Vitamin B-6 is a water-soluble vitamin that must be obtained through dietary sources, according to the Linus Pauling Institute. Recommendations are made for vitamin B-6 and other vitamins to ensure adequate intake. Seek a registered dietitian for the best food sources that contain adequate amounts of vitamin B-6.
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Simple sugars are carbohydrates that are quickly absorbed by the body to produce energy. They are also classified as “simple” because they contain only one or two units of sugar or saccharides. Also referred to as simple carbohydrates, these sugars are found naturally in a variety of foods that we consume daily.
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Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin that is necessary for many functions in the body including red blood cell formation, DNA synthesis and nervous system function. It is found naturally in many different foods and also added to others. Your need for vital nutrients may increase as you get older.
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Calcium is an essential mineral that plays significant roles in the development and maintenance of many areas of the body. After the age of 50, women's risk for osteoporosis increases along with their need for calcium. Osteoporosis occurs as a result of low bone density and deterioration of bone mass.
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Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a chronic disorder that affects the large intestine. Common IBS symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating, constipation and diarrhea. There is no currently no cure for IBS, but it remains a non life-threatening disorder.
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Esophagitis is characterized by inflammation or irritation of the lining of the esophagus. If you are diagnosed with esophagitis, consume soft foods that are easier to swallow, notes The Cleveland Clinic. Paying attention to the foods you eat can help ease pain or discomfort associated with esophagitis.
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Your body requires sodium for a variety of important functions and processes. However, too much sodium in your diet can result in high blood pressure and other health problems. The Recommended Dietary Allowance, or RDA, for sodium is the average intake level of what you should be getting from your diet daily.
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Nearly all biological functions are dependent upon the acidity or alkalinity of the liquid environment. pH is a measure of the relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution where a pH of 7 is neutral, less than 7 is acidic and greater than 7 is alkaline or basic.
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Vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, is a naturally occurring vitamin that you need for a number of bodily functions. Vitamin C is important for bone, muscle, cartilage and vascular health.
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Vitamins are biological nutrients that are required for a number of cellular and tissue-specific processes in your body. Vitamins are primarily attained from your dietary intake, with different vitamins originating from different types of food sources.
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Excessive alcohol consumption is associated with an increased risk in a number of health complications including high blood pressure, and heart and liver disease. However, when alcohol is consumed in moderation, especially red wine, there may be some health-related protective benefits.
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Palm kernel oil, which is extracted from the nut, or kernel, of a species of African palm tree, is commonly referred to as tropical oil. Palm kernel oil is primarily composed of fatty triglycerides, with approximately 80 percent saturated fats and 20 percent unsaturated fats.
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Fish are a nutritious source of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to promote a healthy cardiovascular system and reduce the risk of heart disease. As an alternative to fish consumption, omega-3 fatty acids and other fish oils can be extracted from fish products and offered as fish oil supplements.
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Coconut oil is extracted from the fruit of coconut palm trees. The oil has many different applications, including medicinal, industrial and food preparation. People use coconut oil for cooking and nutritional fat in tropical climates where palm trees and coconuts are indigenous.
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Peripheral neuropathy is damage that occurs to your peripheral nerves, resulting in pain, tingling numbness or a burning sensation. Neuropathy usually begins at the end of your longest nerves, which are in your feet and hands.
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Potassium benzoate (PB), also known as benzoic acid (reference 2), is a food preservative often used as a substitute for Sodium benzoate in diabetic and low-sodium foods (reference 1).
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Heartburn, also known as acid reflux, is the result of the reverse flow of acidic stomach contents back into your esophagus. Heartburn causes a mild to severe burning sensation in your throat or your chest.
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Whatever you call the ball -- stability, Swiss, therapy or exercise ball – most gyms have at least a few. They’re also a common feature of home workout areas. Versatile and portable, this piece of exercise equipment poses hazards when improperly inflated.
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Recumbent bikes and recumbent trikes are both good choices for people who need the back support that an upright bike doesn’t offer. Recumbent trikes outsell recumbent bikes, especially with the older crowd.
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While bird dog exercises don't look exactly like a real bird dog -- humans lack tails to point with -- the exercise replicates the look of a pointer as best a human can. From a hands-and-knees position, one leg extends back while the opposite arm extends forward.
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