Clinical Blogs — vitamin
Methylcobalamin Form of Vitamin B12 Should be Chosen Over Cyanocobalamin Form
Both methylcobalamin B12 and cyanocobalamin B12 are vitamin b12 form on the market. What are their differences and which one should one choose? Cyanocobalamin is the most commonly supplemented form of vitamin B12 because it is the most air-stable, easiest to crystallize, and simpler to purify. However, it is an inactive form of vitamin B12 which requires conversion by the body to the usable active form - methylcobalamin. Since cyanocobalamin cannot be found naturally in the human body, cyanocobalamin is considered as the more “synthetic” form of B12. Because every person’s body has a different rate and competency of conversion,...
How to keep body hydrated during the dry winter
Studies found that increasing the consumption of plant foods like watermelon could reduce the risk of obesity and overall mortality, diabetes, heart disease and promotes a healthy complexion and hair, increased energy, overall lower weight. It also helps to prevent the risk for developing asthma as it is high in vitamin C. Studies also found that watermelon extract supplementation reduced ankle blood pressure, brachial blood pressure and carotid wave reflection in obese middle-aged adults. Since watermelon has high concentration of vitamin C and other antioxidants, it can combat the farmation of free radicals known to cause cancer. With the high...
Benefits of wheatgrass shots
Did you know that wheatgrass shots is one of the best sources of living chlorophyll available today? To get the best result, the chlorophyll must come fresh from a living plant. What is wheatgrass shots beneficial to the human body? - Becuase it is an effective healer that contains all minerals known to man, and vitamin A, B-complex, C, E, 1 and K. It is also rich in protein, contains 17 amino acids, the building blocks of protein.
Nutrients and Depression: What is The Relation?
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These are some of the vitamins that have been shown to affect our mood: Vitamin B's (especially B1, B2 and B6) 10 times of RDA were used in study shown to improve mood Folic Acid (B9) Study shows that the average level of folic acid is about 25% lower in patients with depression Daily intake of 500 mcg can help improve the effects of anti-depressants Important nutrient for the metabolism of our brain Minerals and our mood also have strong relation: Calcium Antidepressants like SSRI can affect the absorption of calcium into bone Magnesium (Mg) Deficiency of Mg links to...
Benefits of avocado
Avocado oil is deeply hydrating and highly compatible with natural oils in your skin. It is also high in plant steroids, which help to reduce blemishes and age spots. It also helps to regenerate and rejuvenate skin damaged by free radicals.