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COVID 19 AND VITAMIN DEFICIENCY WHAT IS THE VERDICT?
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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What does GABA do in the brain?
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?
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. -
IS YOUR PRENATAL VITAMIN ENOUGH?
We can all agree that vitamins are meant to help our body improve its day-to-day functions. Different vitamins are meant to improve every separate organ system in our body from immunity to mental function, to energy, to blood count and the list goes on and on.
However, when it comes to pregnancy there is a strict guideline to follow regarding your vitamin supplements and that is solidified in the prenatal vitamins found at every store. However, are these guidelines enough since they assume that the consumer already is healthy and normal regarding their vitamin levels. But is that really the case in the population?
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Hair Loss and Your Nutritional Status
Hair loss in both men and women can have major psychological and social issues; however, the reasons behind hair loss in all genders could be quite different. The losses of hair in both groups could be related to hormonal changes, environmental, stress or surgical issues. We will try to answer most of your questions about this important and times stressful topic. -
Vitamin D3 Supplements: Lanolin vs Lichen
Since vitamin D3 is naturally found in the human body, it is generally considered the preferred form of vitamin D supplementation, which is obtained (mostly) from lanolin that is sourced from sheep’s wool (lanolin).
The effect and safety of animal-based Vitamin D3 is proven.
There is another type of Vitamin D3 which is 100% vegan and vegetarian and sourced from lichen extract.
While, D3 sourced from Lanolin serves as a smart way to maintain optimal levels of Vitamin D3, the safety of utilizing the other supplement which is sourced from lichen is still unknown.
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Melatonin for Kids
Melatonin is a hormone secreted by your pineal gland (located just above the center of your brain). During the day, the pineal gland is inactive. In the evening, melatonin levels rise sharply as your brain starts to recognize light reduction. The elevated levels continue for about 12 hours. The following morning, after a night of sleep, melatonin levels return to low daytime levels – barely detectable.The body’s production of melatonin declines gradually with age. Many doctors believe that the loss in melatonin is associated with several age-related diseases, lowered sleep efficacy, and deterioration of the circadian rhythm.