HEalth Topics – Nutrition
Potassium
Potassium is an essential mineral and electrolyte that plays a crucial role in various physiological processes in the human body. It is represented by the chemical symbol โKโ and is one of the most abundant intracellular cations (positively charged ions). Potassium is…
Phosphorus
Phosphorus is a chemical element with the symbol โPโ and atomic number 15. It is an essential mineral that plays several important roles in the human body. Phosphorus is primarily found in the form of phosphate (PO4) compounds, and it is the second most abundant…
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for various important functions in the human body. It exists in several forms, with the two most important ones being vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). Vitamin D can be obtained from…
Molybdenum
Molybdenum is an essential trace mineral that the body requires in small amounts for several important physiological processes. Although molybdenum is needed in very minute quantities, it plays a crucial role in various enzymatic reactions. While molybdenum deficiency…
Vitamin C
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a vital role in various aspects of human health. It is a micro-nutrient, meaning it is needed by the body in relatively small amounts, but it plays a critical role in various physiological…
Nutrition and Blood Cancer Prevention: Understanding the Role of Diet
Blood cancer, encompassing leukaemia, lymphoma, and myeloma, disrupts the production and function of blood cells, often originating in the bone marrow or lymphatic system. While medical treatments like chemotherapy and immunotherapy remain central to management,…
Mental Wellbeing and Nutrition for Sepsis: Foods That Help and Strategies to Overcome Stress
Sepsis, a life-threatening condition caused by the body’s extreme response to infection, can have profound effects on both physical and mental health. Recovery from sepsis often involves addressing not only the physical symptoms but also the psychological…
Facts about Water
โWater is essential! in your diet. It flushes toxins out of your body (via sweat and urine), it keeps your respiratory system moist and plays a role in EVERY metabolic process in your body. On a โgood dayโ your body by weight is at least 60 โ 70% water! Roughly…
Food for Mood
HOW FOOD CAN AFFECT YOUR MOOD When youโre feeling down, it can be tempting to turn to food to lift your spirits. However, the sugary, high calorie treats that many people resort to have negative consequences of their own. You may wonder if there are any healthy foods…
A Vegetarian Diet
โThe vegetarian diet has gained popularity in recent years with estimates that vegetarians now account for 18% of the global population. Apart from the ethical and environmental benefits of cutting meat from your diet, a well-planned vegetarian diet may also reduce…
Probiotics and Prebiotics
โProbiotics and prebiotics are both big topics in nutrition these days. Yet even though they sound similar, the two play different roles in your health. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria, and prebiotics are food for these bacteria. WHAT ARE PROBIOTICS AND…
A Vegan Diet
WHAT IS A VEGAN DIET? The vegan diet is an eating plan that eliminates all animal products, including meat, fish, eggs, dairy, and honey. People decide to adopt veganism for different reasons, such as ethical concerns, health reasons or religious principles. Others…