Tag: fatigue
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Tips on Nutrients Affected in Perimenopausal Women and Leading to Menopausal Symptoms
Perimenopause is the natural transition period towards menopause, where the ovaries begin to reduce the production of hormones (mainly estrogen), causing changes in the menstrual cycle (less frequent or irregular periods) and symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances, fatigue, vaginal and bladder problems, changes in sexual function, decreased fertility, possible changes in cholesterol levels,…
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B12 Deficiency during Pregnancy and in the Breastfeeding Mother also creates B12 Deficiency in the Newborn
Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin involved in the metabolism of every cell in the human body, especially in the formation of red blood cells, the functioning of the nervous system, and the synthesis of DNA. Vitamin B12 is found ONLY in foods of animal origin and its absorption depends on the gastric intrinsic factor,…
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5 Heavy Metals in Our Diet
Metals are naturally present in the soil and from the soil they pass into food, whether they are essential trace elements for the body or toxic heavy metals. Plants absorb metals from the soil and pass them into food, while humans absorb metals through the consumption of plants and animals. The presence of metals in…
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Does Dementia Affect Appetite? YES it does!
Many people with dementia lose interest in food, some may eat too much, others eat too often and others may forget that they have eaten recently or may worry about when their next meal will be. Stopping eating It is quite common in dementia to lose interest in food resulting in refusing to eat or…
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5 Main Reasons Why We Don’t Follow a Diet Plan
Our psychology is very important in order to be able to follow a diet plan correctly and long-term to lose weight.Our thoughts, emotional state and behavior affect the way we deal with a diet plan.Failure to follow or maintain a specific diet plan is not always due to a lack of willpower, but also to…
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4 Symptoms of a Nutrient Deficiency
A deficiency in the body of micronutrients (i.e. vitamins, minerals and trace elements) is not always as noticeable as a deficiency in macronutrients (i.e. proteins, carbohydrates, fat and water). Usually, a period of time has passed since the body has been deficient in micronutrients before we realize it with certain symptoms that appear. Macronutrients and…
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Truth or False about Foods and Nutrition
1. We can only eat vegetables or only fruits (or vice versa) because they are the same foods. False Vegetables have nutrients that fruits do not have, such as high fiber content and several vitamins and minerals. They help in the proper functioning of the digestive system and help in better weight management. Fruits also…
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Sugar and Headaches. Is there a connection?
Too much sugar or too little sugar in our diet can cause headaches. Blood sugar levels (from too much or too little sugar) and hormonal changes can be responsible for the presence of headaches, and sugar can affect both. Excessive intake of sugar or processed carbohydrates in meals can lead to hyperglycemia, i.e. high blood…
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7 Water Intake Advice in Elderly
Water is essential in all biochemical processes that take place in our body. Water helps transport nutrients to the body’s tissues, eliminates harmful metabolic products, maintains healthy joints, controls body temperature. Older adults have a reduced sense of thirst. Also, when our bodies don’t have enough fluids, we become even less thirsty and drink less…
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B-Alanine
B-alanine is a non-essential amino acid. It can be synthesized by the body but is also found in foods. Taking a b-alanine supplement increases carnosine levels in muscle cells (preventing the decrease in pH in them) improving exercise efficiency, muscle stimulation and contraction by delaying the production of lactic acid and consequently muscle fatigue. The…
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