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An essential nutrient is a nutrient required for normal body functioning that either cannot be synthesized by the body at all, or cannot be synthesized in amounts adequate for good health (e.g. niacin, choline), and thus must be obtained from a dietary source. Some categories of essential nutrients include vitamins, dietary minerals, essential fatty acids, and essential amino acids. Different species have very different essential nutrients. For example, most mammals synthesize their own ascorbic acid, and it is therefore not considered an essential nutrient for such species. It is, however, an essential nutrient for human beings, who require external sources of ascorbic acid (known as Vitamin C in the context of nutrition). Many essential nutrients are toxic in large doses (see hypervitaminosis or the nutrient pages themselves below). Some can be taken in amounts larger than required in a typical diet, with no apparent ill effects. Linus Pauling said of vitamin B3, (either niacin or niacinamide), "What astonished me was the very low toxicity of a substance that has such very great physiological power. A little pinch, 5&_160;mg, every day, is enough to keep a person from dying of pellagra, but it is so lacking in toxicity that ten thousand times as much can [sometimes] be taken without harm."[1] The body's requirements vary widely. At one extreme a 70&_160;kg human contains 1.0&_160;kg of calcium but only 3&_160;mg of cobalt.
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1. Learn about Omega 3 Fatty Acids Side Effects
November 19, 2009
What if I told you although you may hear things about the negative effects that omega fatty acids can have, you have to keep in mind that omega 3 fatty acids side effects are all positive ones. The only negative effects that come from having an abundance of omega fatty acids in your diet come from having too many omega-6s as compared to omega-3s. High levels of omega-6s can cause you numerous health problems.
The body needs both forms of these essential nutrients in order to function properly. The immune system utilizes both omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in repairing what are necessa... (read more)
Author: Laurel Cohen
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2. The Truth About Fish Oil Supplements and Brain Fluidity
November 12, 2009
You may have taken a look at the title of this article and thought, “What in the world does fluidity in the brain have to do with my daily health, or life for that matter?” Well, now that you’re here, we should probably discuss why brain fluidity is so essential to your wellbeing, and talk more about how fish oil supplements can help keep your brain working at peak potential.
It might be hard to grasp the idea that one nutrient such as omega 3 can play so many vital roles in everyday bodily functions. These roles range from mood regulation and weigh loss to managing thought disorders an... (read more)
Author: Ken Corley
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3. What do DHA and Brain Development have in Common?
November 10, 2009
Have you heard about this recently? There have been numerous studies concerning Docosahexaenoic acid or DHA and brain development in infants and children. Recent research has focused on the essential natural of the nutrient throughout a person’s life. There is reason to believe that regular intake may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s and other neurological conditions. It is also important to the eyes.
Research has shown that infants whose mothers got enough omega-3s during pregnancy and while breast-feeding develop visual acuity faster than those of mothers with lower intakes. That’s u... (read more)
Author: Laurel Cohen
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4. Fertilizers: Rich Source of Essential Nutrients
November 10, 2009
From time to time, plants need essential nutrients in order to retain soil fertility and increase crop production. Talking about one such essential nutrient-fertilizer, also refer as plant growth regulators, is considered as one of the most important elements that add texture and nutrients to the soil. Depending upon the nature of the soil i.e. sandy, acidic, alkaline, etc different kinds of fertilizers are added to the soil.
Different Types of Fertilizers
Fertilizers are regarded as complex chemical compounds which are added to the soil by two methods-either directly by adding to th... (read more)
Author: Article Expert
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5. Discover why Fish EPA and DHA are Essential to Your Health
November 05, 2009
Did you know in some fish EPA or Eicosapentaenoic acid is an abundant nutrient? In others, but only a few species, DHA or Docosahexaenoic acid is more abundant. The human body needs both.
There has been some debate over the years about how much of each of the specific omega-3s were necessary for human health. Currently, the USRDA says that an “acceptable” intake is 1100mg of total omega-3s for women and 1600mg for men.
But, a growing body of evidence indicates that higher intakes or ALA, EPA and DHA may provide some protection against heart and cardiovascular disease. The human... (read more)
Author: Laurel Cohen
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6. Eat More, Weigh Less
November 05, 2009
Any diet that leaves you feeling hungry will ultimately backfire, you’ll regain what little weight you’ve lost, and more importantly, you will have deprived your body of vital nutrients. Believe it or not, it IS possible to eat enough to feel satisfied, not to mention the fact that you’ll also be doing your body a favor by consuming the essential vitamins and minerals that your body craves. The key here is not only how much you eat, but WHAT you’re eating. What you need to do is fill up on foods with high nutrient density, but low calorie density.
Calorie density, also known as energy den... (read more)
Author: Pete Piranio
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7. Multivitamins Will Help You Build Muscle
November 05, 2009
With all the processed foods inundating our supermarkets, it’s almost impossible to get all your nutritional requirements from food alone. Even if you eat nothing but whole foods, you would have to eat a large amount of food to meet all your nutritional requirements due to the inferior soils used today.
Your body is a complex machine that conducts millions of functions simultaneously. Each nutrient contributes to thousands of essential reactions that make these functions possible such as B12 for healthy red blood cell production, Iodine for thyroid regulation, and B6 for protein metab... (read more)
Author: David Tracy
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8. Omega3 Fats: All Fats are NOT Created Equal
October 27, 2009
Are you aware that you need more fat in your diet? You are probably thinking: that statement has to be a misprint. The truth of the matter is that most people here in the United States DO need more fat in their diets. The problem is that we have been taking in too much of the wrong fats and not consuming enough of the healthy fats.
Omega3 fats are a type of polyunsaturated fatty acids that are vital to our good health. Our bodies do not produce this important nutrient so we need to get it from the foods we eat. The main source of these essential fats is found in cold-water fish includ... (read more)
Author: Elizabeth Ruby
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9. Vemma Builder: Complete Nonsense
October 22, 2009
OK I can tell you right now,Vemma is legit. Should you join them? Well that depends on a lot of factors. Firstly What produce are they marketing and what is the market for that product? Vemma's number one product is called Vemma drink. Vemma is an acronym for Vitamins, Essential Minerals, Mangosteen and Aloe. Mangosteen constitute the major nutrient. They claimed that it has antioxidant properties. It also lowers the risk of diseases. Mangosteen is said to have been used by Asian health practitioners for a long Vemma also market Vemma NEXT. This is for the little kids. An energy drink was ... (read more)
Author: Shola Abitogun
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