You know that nutrients are important and may even know some of them, but you know what are their functions effectively? Folic Acid: helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. It is a variant of vitamin B. Anthocyanin antioxidant that fights cell damage and helps reduce cholesterol. Beta carotene antioxidant that protects [...]
Zinc is an essential micronutrient, is one of the minerals that the body performs many functions such as converting proteins into energy, stimulation of enzyme activity (over 100 enzymes), immune system function, wound healing, intervention in perceptions taste and smell and DNA synthesis. Zinc is also noted [...]
Sodium is a nutrient which, together with the chlorite, form the salt. These minerals are noted for being among the main micronutrients present in the extracellular fluid. These micro-nutrients are important for the maintenance of membrane potential, which is kept in particular the base sodium / potassium / ATPase. This uses energy to release sodium to [...]
Selenium is a nutrient with multiple roles in the body, including most importantly the participation in the synthesis of thyroid hormones, the antioxidant activity and aid the enzymes that depend on it to have a smooth operation. Selenium deficiency is rare but has been observed in conditions where there is no provision [...]
Of all the mineral salts, the functioning of organism depends on the regulation of potassium in and out of cells. Potassium is the main nutrient present in the cells, while the sodium is the main external fluid. The concentration levels of potassium and sodium create a potential difference electrochemical known as [...]
Manganese is a trace element is essential for life, exists in animal and plant tissues. It has antioxidant functions, besides being essential in the development of healthy bone and wound healing. Among ouras actions, manganese acts as antioxidant active enzymes involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, amino acids and cholesterol, cooperating [...]
