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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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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. -
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: -
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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IS YOUR PRENATAL VITAMIN ENOUGH?
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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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Can You Take Too Much Zinc?
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The main issue with zinc absorption is that it can be blocked by supplements such as Calcium, Iron, or Magnesium and it can interact with other medications such as antibiotics.
What is the best way to take my zinc supplements and are there certain supplements that should be avoided? Finally, how much zinc is too much?
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What is GABA?
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What Does GABA Do for Your Health?
So far, we have learned that GABA is an amino acid, and it is used for communication in the body between cells. However, we still do not know why we should take it and how does it help our bodies? Scientists summarize that GABA’s role in the body is to reduce overall neuronal excitation in the brain and central nervous system, so your body and mind get some needed R&R.
