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Fascinating and Surprising Facts
This "Did You Know?" page presents fascinating and surprising facts about health, nutrition, and Parkinson's disease. Designed to spark curiosity, it delivers quick, easy-to-read insights to inform and engage readers.
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Foods that are rich in probiotics are typically fermented foods, which include:
Kefir Cottage cheese Kimchi Kombucha Buttermilk Sauerkraut
High fiber foods tend to be the best source of prebiotics. Some examples of prebiotic-rich foods include:
Barley Garlic Oats Seaweed Flax seed Onions
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The human growth hormone (HGH) is a hormone naturally produced in the pituitary gland and it is one of the key elements of muscle repair.
The body produces and releases more HGH at night, with sleep significantly boosting its levels.
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t’s important to know how to pair your vitamins.
Why? Aren’t all alike?
Nope! There are two types of vitamins:
Water-soluble, and
Fat-soluble
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Water-Soluble Vitamins
They are water-soluble, you will consume them with a glass of water, and they will be dissolved and absorbed by the body very easily.
Exemple: Vitamin C and the group of B vitamins – referred to as ‘B-complex’ are water-soluble vitamins.
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
A, D, E, and K are the four fat-soluble vitamins.
These vitamins will be consumed with a meal containing some healthy fats like avocado and cheese, or some fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, herring, and sardines.
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Serotonin is a natural neurotransmitter that helps keep us happy, but too much can cause restlessness and poor sleep. Tryptophan controls serotonin levels, and vitamin B6 is needed to produce tryptophan.
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Eating B6-rich foods like salmon, pistachios, and chickpeas can improve sleep and boost your mood by keeping serotonin levels balanced.
Vitamin B12, or cobalamin, helps with DNA synthesis and the metabolism of fats and amino acids. It is crucial for a healthy nevous system. B12 is naturally found in fish, dairy products like curd and cheese, eggs, and fortified foods. Vegans often lack B12 in their diet, so supplements are recommended.
Two informative quotes about the importance of vitamins:
1914...Dr. Joseph Goldberger had proven that (pellagra (pellagra) was related to diet, and later showed that it could be prevented by simply eating liver or yeast. But it wasn't until the 1940's... that the 'modern' medical world fully accepted pellagra as a vitamin B deficiency.
What do we actually seek from food? It's not calories, nor is it volume or mass. It is, in fact, nutrition: micronutrients, which include vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytochemicals. These are components by which food can be assessed a value, and therefore, a decision can be objectively made as to whether it's worth eating.
Brendan Brazier
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Vitamin K and Blood Clotting:
Vitamin K is essential for blood clotting, a critical process for wound healing and preventing excessive bleeding. Newborns are often given a vitamin K injection shortly after birth to protect against a rare but potentially life-threatening condition known as Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding (VKDB).
This highlights the vital roles vitamins and minerals play in maintaining overall health and well-being.
Magnesium and Energy Production:
Magnesium plays a vital role in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body, including energy metabolism, protein synthesis, and muscle function. Despite its significance, research indicates that many people fail to consume sufficient amounts of magnesium-rich foods, such as nuts, seeds, whole grains, and leafy green vegetables.
Zinc and Sense of Taste:
Zinc is crucial for maintaining a healthy sense of taste and smell. A deficiency in zinc can lead to taste alterations or even a loss of taste sensation, which may negatively impact appetite and overall nutritional health.