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Vitamin B1: Thiamin
Thiamin is also known as vitamin B1. It is among the first compounds known as a water-soluble vitamin. Another names for this water-soluble vitamin is Thiamine. For children and teenagers (until 13-years old), the recommended daily intake of Thiamin is at a maximum of 0.9 mg. For people who are 19-years old and above, the…
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Molybdenum – A Micronutrient
Molybdenum is among the less known minerals that are actually considered as good for the body. As a trace element, this mineral is considered as a micronutrient. In adults older than 18, it is recommended to have at least 45 mg of molybdenum everyday. Foods that are Rich in Molybdenum Foods that are good sources…
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Diet and Alzheimer ’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a form of dementia that most commonly happens in elderly people. Dementia is a kind of disorder in the brain that has serious effects in the person’s ability to perform his normal activities. Studies have suggested that food may have a positive contribution in reducing the risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease.…
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Functional Foods and Their Potential Problems
Functional foods include supplements, herbs, phytochemicals, or nutraceuticals. Several claims have been postulated regarding functional foods. While some claims are backed by research studies, some have not yet been proven. Certain functional foods are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. However, this regulatory control and oversight is somewhat limited because of the wide range…
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The Industrial Food System is the Problem and Not GMOs
The initiative by Washington state to label GMOs seems to have failed, although final outcome is still uncertain with majority of the votes still uncounted. Critics have often branded the GMO foods as “frankenfoods,” which has evoked sinister scientists’ images cobbling vegetable monsters in labs. To make matters worse, Monsanto, which was recent dubbed the…
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The Link Between Dairy Foods and Huntington’s Disease
A study investigating the relationship between the types of food consumed and Huntington’s disease symptom onset led to unexpected findings that people who experienced the symptoms at an earlier stage tended to eat high amounts of dairy products. Some of the details related to the study will be presented below. First of all, it is…
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