Health,Foods,Nutrition

Antioxidants are molecules that fight free radicals, which the body produces in response to environmental and other stressors. On this page:  What are antioxidants?   What is oxidative stress?  Types of Antioxidants   Food sources   Should you take antioxidant supplements? Summary Free radicals have been linked to chronic health conditions such as diabetes, cancer, and a variety of other health problems. Antioxidants can prevent or slow cell damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals can increase the risk of inflammation and a variety of health problems. Antioxidants are found in many plant foods and can also be synthetic. Vitamin E and vitamin C are examples. You’ve probably heard a lot of talk about antioxidants. However, few people know what they are. What are antioxidants?  Antioxidants are components that fight free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can damage your body’s cells. Free radicals are compounds that can cause harm if their leve...

Potassium is an essential mineral in the body and is found in the foods you eat.   Designed by NazihPharmacy On this page:   What is potassium? Why do we need potassium? Recommended Daily Intake What are the sources of potassium? Potassium deficiency Hyperkalemia Supplements Treating unbalanced potassium levels Drug interactions Summary Changes in potassium in the body may not be a concern if you do not have certain risk factors, and they may occur without symptoms, because healthy kidneys are often sufficient to regulate potassium in the body and excrete excess in urine.  In this article we explain potassium, the benefits of potassium, and the deficiency or excess of potassium in the blood. What is potassium?  Potassium is the third most abundant mineral in the body.  Potassium helps the body regulate fluids, send nerve signals, and regulate muscle contractions. About 98% of the potassium in your body is found in your cells(1) . Of this, 80% is found in muscle ...

  Magnesium is important due to its many functions in the body. Magnesium is an important mineral for body functions. Image by NazihPharmacy In this bage:  What is magnesium?   Why do we need magnesium?   Bone health   Heart health    Plood sugar Migraine attacks    PMS   Cancer depression exercise sleep better daily intake Sources of magnesium Magnesium deficiency Risks of excess magnesium   Drug interaction FAQ Summary The adult body contains about 25 grams(1) of magnesium, 50-60% of which is stored by the skeletal system.    The rest is found in muscles, soft tissues and body fluids. What is magnesium?  Magnesium, a mineral abundant in the body, is found naturally in many foods, added to other food products.   Available as a dietary supplement, and found in some medications (such as antacids and laxatives).   Many people in the United States and around the world do not get(2) enough magnesium in th...