Tag: vitamin B12
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Red Meat Consumption in Higher Healthy Eating Index (HEI) Diets Improves Brain Health
New research published on September 29, 2025 in the journal Nature and titled Red meat consumption in higher healthy eating index diets is associated with brain health critical nutritional adequacy, and fecal microbial diversity, showed that red meat consumption in a high HEI (Healthy Eating Index) diet improves the adequacy of micronutrients that support brain…
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Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 (also known as cobalamin) 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…
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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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7 Tips for a Healthy and Balanced Plant-Based Diet
Not all plant-based diets are healthy. Frequent consumption of foods with a high carbohydrate content such as pasta, potatoes, sweets to create a feeling of fullness is definitely unhealthy. Insufficient consumption of natural plant-based protein foods such as legumes and nuts is also something that should concern us as it is certain that we will…
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Vitamin Toxicity Dosage
Usually, excessive intake of vitamins is done from vitamin supplements and not from food and can lead to health complications. The toxicity of most known vitamins when they accumulate in the body is mentioned below. Vitamin A Vitamin A (retinol) toxicity can be acute or chronic. Acute toxicity can be caused by accidental ingestion of…
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Foods to increase White Blood Cells (WBC)
Blood is made up of different types of cells, including white blood cells, or leukocytes. White blood cells are a key part of the immune system, helping to fight disease and infection. Our bodies rely on their immune system to fight off invaders called antigens, which include bacteria, viruses, and allergens. White blood cells attack…
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Nutrition for Senior Athletes
In recent years there has been increased media interest in the nutrition of senior athletes. This is because it was initially observed and then proved that for a fairly large percentage of changes that take place in people’s health, during the fourth decade of their lives and after, the way of life is responsible, an…
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Lentils, 1 of the top legumes
The lentil is one of the first plants that man began to systematically cultivate. It is an annual bushy plant and is known for its fruits and is sold as a dry legume. There are many varieties, the best known are the Brown Spanish pardina, the French green Le Puy, the black beluga, the green…
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Eggs
Eggs are one of the most nutritious foods on the planet. The egg is considered a complete source of protein of high biological value, because it contains all nine essential amino acids in the correct proportions. One egg has about 78 – 83 calories of which 6 – 8 gr. are protein and 5 gr. are…
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