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What role does vitamin D play in immune function?
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National Institute of Health (NIH) states that Vitamin D is considered a fat-soluble prohormone which is involved in many aspects of our wellbeing and regulatory functions just like a hormone. Everyone is aware that calcium absorption and bone health are major part of vitamin D benefits. However, most people may not know that Vitamin D is also involved in control of inflammation and immune response. Research has shown that vitamin D can interact with immune cells, affect genes that regulate inflammation, and alter the response of the immune system. -
What vitamins do older men need?
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Testosterone is a major hormone found mostly in men and also in women. It is well known for its muscle building benefits, sexual power, sexual drive and male puberty. It is the most important hormone for male sexual health. It also has known benefits for bone strenght and female sexual drive. It is naturally produced in our bodies based on cholesterol and its production is affected by many factors including obesity, chronic disease, depression and poor sleep. Its bound to major protein called Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG), which its levels can affect testosterone bioavailablity in our body. SHBG allows testosterone to freely travel to different locations in our body through the blood but excess levels of SHBG can cause lowered levels of bioavailable testosterone in our bodies. Elevated SHBG levels can result from diets low in protein, leading to decreased testosterone bioactivity and deleterious effects on sexual function, fertility and bone density, as well as a higher incidence of certain cancers. -
How to Avoid the Groggy Feeling After Taking a Sleeping Pill
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The circadian rhythm is controlled by the suprachiasmatic nucleus, which sits on top of your optic nerve in your eye. Even if you are blind, your optic nerve is still able to detect the difference between day and night albeit with more difficulty (also referred to as light and dark). You can influence your circadian rhythm with external cues, such as sunlight and temperature. This, for example, is why your body can break the circadian rhythm when you travel to different time zones. On the other hand, this is also why your irregular sleeping patterns (staying up late since you cannot sleep) are further modulating your circadian rhythm. There are ways to improve your sleep and wake cycles with routines or with supplements or medications, which we shall explore further below. -
Is Calcium Supplement Necessary?
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Calcium requirements vary by gender and age. We at Frunutta practice a “food first” philosophy and believe vitamins and supplements should augment a healthy diet. Depending on your gender, age, and how much calcium you consume in your typical diet, you may or may not need to take additional calcium. The amount of calcium you need may be vastly different than that of someone else. Commonly accepted recommendation of daily calcium intake: -
What causes dementia?
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common type of neurodegenerative disease leading to dementia in the elderly. Increasing evidence indicates that folate plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of AD.
The researchers found that those people who got the most folic acid, or folate, from foods and supplements were less likely to develop Alzheimer’s. *
We at Frunutta provide our customers with one of the best cleanest and purest vitamin and supplements so our customers can have a healthy choice. Our under the tongue Micro Quick Absorb tablets will absorb quickly and easily under the tongue
We at Frunutta strive to make your hectic life a little easier and healthier!
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VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY IN KIDS AND TEENS
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Vitamin D receptor (VDR) is present in most tissues and cells in the body. Vitamin D3 has a range of biological actions, such as inhibition of cellular proliferation, inducing terminal differentiation, inhibiting angiogenesis, stimulating insulin production, inhibiting renin production, and stimulating macrophage cathelicidin production. Vitamin D3 may be responsible for regulating up to 200 genes if not more that may facilitate many of the pleiotropic health benefits that have been reported for vitamin D3. -
VITAMIN C AND ITS MULTITUDE OF POSSIBLE BENEFITS
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Vitamin C is a proven powerful antioxidant that can strengthen our body’s natural defenses. Antioxidants are molecules that boost the immune system. They do so by protecting cells from harmful molecules called free radicals. When free radicals accumulate, they can promote a state known as oxidative stress, which has been linked to many chronic diseases. There are many impressive Ways Vitamin C Benefits our Body, Scientists believe that vitamin C is involved in many processes in your body such as the following: -
Can Vitamin D Prevent COVID-19 Infection?
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Nutrition experts have long established that vitamin D is essential for optimal bone health as it helps absorb calcium. However, a low vitamin D status has been associated with a range of autoimmune, cardiovascular, and infectious diseases due to its role as an essential immunologic mediator.* -
Can Anesthesia Cause Vitamin B12 Deficiency?
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General anesthesia is the most common type of anesthesia in both elective and emergency surgeries. Every day, many patients referred to clinics and hospitals are operated on under general anesthesia. Nitrous oxide is an inhalation anesthetic agent, which is commonly used in general anesthesia. Evidence suggests exposure to this anesthetic agent, either during an operation or constantly in the workplace (i.e. staff working in the operating room) can possibly cause various complications such as bone marrow suppression, polyneuropathy, postoperative nausea and vomiting, pulmonary hypertension and hyperhomocysteinemia. It is currently accepted that nitrous oxide inactivates cobalamin also known as vitamin B12, through irreversible oxidation of the cobalt atom of vitamin B12. This can lead to serious issues in individuals with low or borderline B12 levels that are undergoing general anesthesia where nitrous oxide is used. -
Iron Supplements for Kids
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Iron is a mineral that is in all living things such as plants, animals and of course humans. It is a vital component of hemoglobin which is the part of red blood cells that carry oxygen from the lungs to the body. Iron provides hemoglobin the ability to bind oxygen and carry it from the lungs to other organs. Apart from being an essential part of red blood cell formation it is also involved in children’s proper physiological functions and growth. -
Organic Vitamins!
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Everyone has the right to know what is in our vitamins, how they are produced, and where they are sourced. Companies are not required to give us the information we want to know in a way that we can understand. The current rules on food labeling leave a lot of room for vague claims that make it difficult to differentiate between vitamins that are naturally organic or full of preservatives that are bad for you.
As a result, the array of labels found on every vitamin can be overwhelming. You can and should be informed about what current labeling practices really mean and how they affect you – and we hope this article helps.
The term “organic” and “natural” have become so complicated in the vitamin industry that the consumer is left wondering if they even understand the meanings. A natural vitamin means it was made from a component directly from the earth or it can be 'naturally made' in your body through digestion.
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Folic Acid & Folate
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Vitamin B9, more commonly known as folate (naturally occurring form of B9) or folic acid (a synthetic form), is a water-soluble vitamin that is part of the B vitamin family.
From supporting fetal development and growth to preventing cognitive decline and dementia, folate is essential throughout every stage of life.
It is best to get vitamin B9 from top Folate and Folic Acid Foods such as asparagus, avocados, brussels sprouts, and dark green leafy vegetables like spinach and lettuce, or beef liver and fortified rice. Named vegetables are even the namesake of folate; folate has the Latin word “folium” which literally means leaf, and these are healthy green foliage. However, folic acid can also be found in fortified breakfast cereals, flour, pasta, rice, beans, lentils, orange juice, broccoli, beef liver, and strawberries. So, what is the difference?
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