by Lauren Alston | Feb 27, 2020 | Uncategorized, Vitamins and Minerals
Selenium Overview Selenium is an important and essential micronutrient – that plays a role in a number of functions in the body. Roles Selenium is involved in: Reproduction Brain function and thyroid hormone production DNA production Immunity Protection against...
by Lauren Alston | Feb 19, 2020 | Vitamins and Minerals
Overview Vitamin E requires fat to be absorbed, and once absorbed acts an antioxidant in the body. Food Sources Vitamin E can be found in a number of foods including: Nuts Green leafy vegetables Avocado Seeds Tomatoes Apples Carrots Whole grains Vegetable Oils –...
by Lauren Alston | Feb 17, 2020 | Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamin C Vitamin C – also known as ascorbic acid, can be found in: broccoli, cauliflower, kale, kiwi, bell peppers, sweet potato, strawberries, tomatoes, oranges & orange juice. It is important that w get enough in our diet because it is required for :...
by Lauren Alston | Jan 20, 2020 | Uncategorized, Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamin E Overview Vitamin E is a fat-sobuble vitamin (requires fat to be absorbed into the body), and acts an antioxidant (a substance that helps to protect against oxidising agents which can cause harm to the body). Food Sources Vitamin E can be found in a number of...
by Lauren Alston | Jan 8, 2020 | Vitamins and Minerals
This is my second post on B-Vitamins – the last 4 of the 8 in total. This post will cover information about Pyridoxine (B6), Biotin (B7), Folate (B9) and Cobalamin (B12). All are involved in converting the food that we eat (carbohydrate, protein & fat) into...
by Lauren Alston | Jan 2, 2020 | Disease, Nutrients, Vitamins and Minerals
Do you know all your B-Vitamins? There are 8 in total. Thiamine (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), Pantothenic Acid (B5), Pyridoxine (B6), Biotin (B7), Folate (B9) and Cobalamin (B12). All are involved in converting the food that we eat (carbohydrate, protein &...
