Vitamin A can be defined as a group of unsaturated nutritional compounds. These compounds include retinol (which is an alcohol), retinal (which is an aldehyde), and several carotenoids. History In 1912, a biochemist named F. G. Hopkins was able to demonstrate the presence and essentiality of an “unknown factor” other than carbohydrates, proteins, and fats […]
21st September, World Alzheimer’s Day Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia that affects a person’s memory, thinking, and behavior. Sometimes, the symptoms can go on to worsen and negatively impact tasks that one performs on a day-to-day basis. Though this condition is not a normal or expected side effect due to aging, it […]
Dry fruits and nuts are enriched with nutrients and beneficial bioactive compounds such as high-quality vegetable protein, fiber, minerals, tocopherols, phytosterols, and phenolic compounds. Apart from nutrients, they supply energy and warmth to the body. Studies reveal that the consumption of various tree nuts and dried fruits significantly reduces the risk of gallstones and coronary […]
Diabetes is a condition that is often developed due to lifestyle and dietary habits. Due to this condition, there is a high amount of sugar – glucose – in the bloodstream. In the long term, it has the potential to negatively impact the body’s organs – damage to the blood vessels which can ultimately lead […]
Eating a variety of healthy foods is the best way to get the nutrients you need. However, due to the fact that some people don’t get enough vitamins and minerals from their daily diet, and their doctors may recommend a supplement. Dietary supplements may provide nutrients that might be missing from your daily diet. They […]
Globally, around 300 million people are unaware that they suffer from viral hepatitis. If they do not receive proper diagnosing and care, they are at the risk of continuing to suffer and may ultimately lose their lives. World Hepatitis Day, celebrated on the 28th of July, aims to bring about the much-needed awareness about this […]
Protein is an essential component that acts as a building block in every cell of our body. Our body uses protein for the healing and repairing of tissues, provision of structure, and support, to manufacture enzymes and hormones, to balance bodily fluids as osmoregulators, and to promote growth. It’s super important to know exactly which […]
Enzymes are bio-catalysts that are produced by organisms to break down complex food substances into simple, absorbable ones. Various enzymes found in different organisms are responsible for the conversion of different food groups such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats into their constituents. Enzymes function optimally at a specific temperature and pH level; 32 degree celsius […]
There are several reasons why one can choose to convert to veganism. It could be biological, like having simply being intolerant to certain food groups, or maybe it runs deeper – and has to do with ethics, morals, and compassion for the environment. In a broader sense, veganism is a practice that attempts at doing […]
The method that most people swear by in order to lose weight often includes regulating their intake of food coupled with regular exercise. But due to many reasons such as metabolism, age, medical history, and some physiological processes, these methods might not always prove to be efficient. In such cases, people turn to supplements to […]
