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Benefits of Vitamin B6 – Pyridoxine

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Chiropractor

Vitamin B6 (also known as pyridoxine) is another of the water-soluble B-complex vitamins, involved in a number of important functions, including the body's metabolic activity. It metabolizes sugars, fats and amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein. Another important function is its role in the synthesis of neurotransmitters, and in the creation of DNA, heme (part of red…

Benefits of Vitamin B5 – Pantothenic Acid

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Chiropractor

Vitamin B5 (also known as pantothenic acid), is used in the conversion of food into energy and in the maintenance of healthy skin, hair and eyes, nervous function and digestive health.Provitamin B5 (Panthenol) is commonly used in a number of health-related products, as it is converted into vitamin B5 by the body's normal metabolic processes. Panthenol is used as a…

What Are the Benefits of Dietary Fiber?

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Chiropractor

Fiber is important in your diet for a number of reasons, the main ones being that it improves digestion and lowers your risk of contracting diabetes, cancer and heart disease. It is recommended that adults get from 25 to 30 grams of fiber in their diet every day. There are two types of dietary fiber: soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber…

Benefits of Vitamin B7 – Biotin

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Chiropractor

Biotin (also known as vitamin B7 or vitamin H), is one of the water-soluble B-vitamins, necessary for a number of functions, including cell growth, keeping skin, hair and nails healthy, as well as maintaining a well-functioning neuromuscular system. It is also involved in the metabolism of amino acids, carbohydrates and fats so they can be converted into energy. One of…

Benefits of Vitamin B12 – Cobalamin

Posted on September 30, 2018 by Chiropractor

Vitamin B12 (also known as cobalamin) is vital to the body's proper functioning. It helps build and maintain healthy red blood cells, is involved in the production of DNA and RNA and is instrumental in maintaining a healthy nervous system and cell metabolism. Because vitamin B12 can be stored in the liver for a number of years and we need…

Raw, Canned, Cooked, or Frozen Vegetables?

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Chiropractor

There can be a major difference in the nutrition of the vegetables you eat, depending on what form you eat them in. The vegetables supplying the most nutrients are generally the ones that are the freshest and least processed. Now what does that mean? The nutrients in any vegetable begin to deteriorate as soon as it's harvested, including those all-important…

Benefits of Vitamin E

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Chiropractor

The importance of vitamin E in a balanced diet is unquestionable given that its deficiency leads to neuromuscular problems, anemia, retinopathy and immune system disorders. Some studies have even shown that a lack of vitamin E may be responsible for male infertility. Vitamin E's effects on human physiology have yet to be fully determined; however, studies have shown that it…

Benefits of Vitamin C

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Chiropractor

Perhaps the most well-known vitamin, and one that is frequently cited as vital to good health, but what is Vitamin C exactly? Vitamin C or L-ascorbic acid is a key nutrient and antioxidant essential to our diet. When our bodies contain more free radicals than antioxidants, our bodies are said to be under oxidative stress. Health issues that can arise…

Is High Fructose Corn Syrup That Bad?

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Chiropractor

High fructose corn syrup is a popular ingredient in sodas, fruit flavored drinks and most processed foods. It has become a staple alternative to cane sugar in many foods and beverages, but is it safe? There has been much controversy and debate over the health effects from long-term usage of high-fructose corn syrup. So far, research has yielded mixed results…

What You Need to Know About Artificial Sweeteners

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Chiropractor

In light of the obesity epidemic of recent decades, it is clear our sugar intake has increased drastically, including our intake of artificial sweeteners. There are many who believe that artificial sweeteners are the solution to our obesity epidemic, but are they really a lesser evil? Did you know that aspartame was initially developed as a medical treatment for stomach…

What are the B Complex Vitamins?

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Chiropractor

The B group of vitamins is probably the most commonly misunderstood of the vitamins, simply because the B vitamins are several distinct vitamins lumped together. Additionally, the fact that the vitamins in this group are known by both letter, number and name is confusing to many people. Here is a quick list of the B vitamins found in the Vitamin…

The Glycemic Index, Explained

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Chiropractor

Do you know the difference between high glycemic foods and low glycemic foods? If you've ever felt light-headed or shaky (and very hungry) a few hours after eating certain foods, then you've experienced the "roller-coaster ride" of high glycemic foods. You've probably noticed that all foods don't have this effect on you, and those that don't are most likely low…