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COVID 19 AND VITAMIN DEFICIENCY WHAT IS THE VERDICT?
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Frunutta cares about our customers in the same way we would our own family. As we move forward in these uncertain times, we at Frunutta remain committed to trying to bring you up to date news in how to protect yourself and your family against COVID 19. As you know there is a lot of information out there regarding anti-Malarial drug Plaquenil better known as Hydroxychloroquine.
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Methylcobalamin vs Cyanocobalamin, B12!
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Vitamin B-12, also known as cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin involved in metabolism.
B12 is required by humans to use as a cofactor in DNA synthesis in both fatty acid and amino acid metabolism. B12 assists in maintaining a healthy nervous system, circulatory system, red blood cell formation, cell metabolism and immunity. Most people get enough vitamin B-12 from a balanced diet such as eggs and red meat. However, older adults, vegetarians, vegans, and people who have conditions that affect their ability to absorb vitamin B-12 from foods, might benefit from the use of oral supplements or shots. Vitamin B-12 supplements also are recommended for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding exclusively and follow vegetarian or vegan diets.
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What does GABA do in the brain?
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Amino acids are the building blocks that make up all proteins and human cells. However, there are some amino acids that are used by cells only for the purposes of communication between each other and not to build structures. One of those amino acids that is gaining recognition is gamma amino butyric acid or better known as GABA. -
Why Dissolvable Vitamins?
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This is a detailed evaluation of why dissolvable vitamins are overall a better choice over swallowed vitamins with unnecessary additives, preservatives, and coatings. The vitamin industry is forming a TANK around the vitamin to protect it against the stomach acids and not to protect or benefit you. The concept of bypassing the stomach by changing the route of absorption from swallowing the vitamin to under the tongue placement is the main advantage that we present in today’s blog. -
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. -
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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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. -
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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HOW ARE VITAMIN TABLETS COATED IN THE INDUSTRY?
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The industrial scale production of vitamins has been evolving over the century and it is extremely complex and difficult process. We shall touch upon the different tablet coating processes in this blog and the advantage we feel Frunutta Micro Quick Soft Molded tablets offer over the more traditional vitamin coatings. There are two principal methods of coating tablet: sugar coating and film coating. Both have advantages and disadvantages, and both coatings consist of a sugar or cellulose based binder, plasticizer, film forming agent and colorant.
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Do we need vitamin B12?
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We at Frunutta provide our customers with two forms of vitamin B-12 so our customers can have a choice in their vitamins, Cyanocobalamin & Methylcobalamin (inactive and active).
Methylcobalamin is slightly more biologically active than cyanocobalamin.
Both methylcobalamin and cyanocobalamin can treat vitamin B12 deficiency, and both will work for you*.
Cyano B12 is a cheap, synthetic, inactive form of B12 that is made with a cyanide donor and is used commercially. It is the most stable form, because the cyanide molecule has the greatest attraction to the cobalamin, so it protects it from conditions like very high temperatures. In fact, the average person in good health will not go wrong with either, remember getting more B12 can never be a bad thing. Methylcobalamin is one of the two active forms of vitamin B12.
Bottom line, in most case it is personal preference.
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What Is Vitamin B12 Good For?
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Now, whether you chew, drink, or swallow your vitamin the biggest issue is that the vitamin must survive the stomach acids and then the pancreatic fluids introduced in the small intestine, get absorbed by the intestine, and finally survive the liver-bypass metabolism that all food must go through when swallowed. -
Is Monk Fruit Good for You?
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Most of us probably couldn’t pick out a monk fruit in the produce aisle, and truth be told, it’s not likely to catch your attention amidst luscious lemons, colorful apples, and vibrant oranges. But the monk fruit is getting a great deal of attention these days from health-conscious foodies, sugar-free devotees, and those in the diabetes community. Also known as luo han guo or siraitia grosvenorii, monk fruit is a gourd native to southern China and northern Thailand. Small and green, it looks a bit like a tiny melon. It's very sweet, and while the fruit can be used to make jam or jelly, it's mainly used as a sweetener. The fresh fruit is rarely available outside of the regions where it is grown. Dried monk fruit can be found in the U.S. at some Asian supermarkets.
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