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From its beginnings as a veterinary pharmaceutical supplier to its current position as a supplier of the highest quality mineral chelates to the human, animal and plant industries, Albion has been at the leading edge of scientific investigations into minerals. 
 
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When Harvey H. Ashmead, ., founded Albion in 1956, the company started experimenting with chelation in an attempt to increase absorption of minerals in animal feed. The company's findings that chelation enhanced mineral absorption and animal performance have served as the bedrock for further investigation and development of new applications, which have resulted in Albion receiving more than 100 patents in the United States and around the world. 
 
 
Albion's research on its patented amino acid chelates was reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration in the 1970s as the agency was concerned that unscrupulous companies were making false claims about bioavailability and chelation. After its review, FDA and Albion signed an agreement acknowledging Albion's chelates were sale and effective. In the ensuing years, Albion has led the effort to clear marketplace confusion about the process of chelation. 
 
Its state of the art production facility in Ogden, Utah, is a human-grade, Kosher (KOF-K) certified spray-drying facility. Albion is prepared for implementation of FDAs good manufacturing practices (GMPs), and has certificates of analysis (C of A) and specification sheets to guide quality control personnel. Albion welcomes audits by its customers and has been audited by leading suppliers in the dietary supplement, food and pharmaceutical industries. The company now offers almost 30 exclusive, scientifically supported mineral products. 
 
With a host of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks and peer-reviewed published research, Albion has positioned itself as the expert in the field of amino acid mineral chelation. It continues to set the standard for companies seeking quality, efficacious mineral amino acid chelates.

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Vitamin B12 Test Report

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As a part of the vitamin B complex, vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin. However, vitamin B12 is unique among all the water-soluble vitamins in that it is not excreted quickly in the urine. Rather, vitamin B12 is accumulated and stored in the liver, kidney, and other body tissues. As a result of this storage factor of vitamin B12, a deficiency in this vitamin may not manifest itself or show its symptoms until after five or six years of diet with inadequate supply of vitamin B12. 
 
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Another reason for the uniqueness of vitamin B12 lies in the fact that only smaller amounts of this vitamin is required and the body already makes full use of it. For instance, ten micrograms of B12 spread over a day seems to be able to provide adequate supply for the body to use. 
 
Vitamin B12 is also called cobalamin owing to the fact that it contains the metal, cobalt. 
 
What are the Health Benefits of Vitamin B12? 
 
 
The main benefit of vitamin B12 in food is to function as a methyl donor. By working with folic acid, it plays an important role in the synthesis of DNA (the genetic material of all cells). It also appears to promote and maintain the normal function of healthy nerve cells and red blood cells. 
 
Vitamin B12 in food is also vitally important in maintaining the health of the insulation sheath or the myelin sheath that surround all nerve cells. Thus, lack of vitamin B12 in the body may sometimes result in neurologically related conditions. 
 
What is Vitamin B12 Deficiency? 
 
A common problem, vitamin B12 deficiency affects the general population, especially the elderly. There are two types of sufferers from vitamin B12 deficiency. The first group is comprised of asymptomatic vitamin B12 deficiency and the other one is composed of hematologic vitamin B12 deficiency. 
 
 
The type of deficiency you have may depend on how your body absorbs the nutrients from foods. The body’s method of absorbing vitamin B12 from foods is complex. And that is why a defect in the absorption process can become a cause of vitamin B12 deficiency. Often, the absorption of vitamin B12 occurs in the stomach where the release of gastric acid and pepsin help release cobalamin from animal proteins. Vitamin B12 absorption may also occur in the mouth where it binds preferentially to salivary R protein. 
 
Pancreatic enzymes and an alkaline pH may also react with vitamin B12 and contribute to its rate of absorption. These two compounds digest the R protein-cobalamin complex but before it is absorbed, vitamin B12 first binds to intrinsic factor (IF) secreted by the intestines to form an IF-cobalamin complex. 
 
One cause of vitamin B12 deficiency is certain medical conditions that affect vitamin B12 absorption. These conditions include low consumption of vitamin B12 because of eating foods that lack vitamin B12. The cause of this vitamin B12 deficiency is veganism, or those strict vegetarians that eat only plants and vegetables that do not contain any cobalamin. 
 
 
 
The failure to digest food protein is also a leading cause of vitamin B12 deficiency. This may be caused by the decreased release of gastric acid, which is in turn caused by an underlying health condition. 
 
As briefly mentioned earlier, absorption of vitamin B12 by the body is accomplished when all the factors – that is, the compounds necessary are present. Vitamin B12 combined with salivary R protein need to bind with intrinsic factors in the small intestine in order for the vitamin to be properly absorbed. If there are no intrinsic factors, then absorption fails and thus, this shortage of a vital compound can be a cause of vitamin B12 deficiency. Conditions that lead to absence of intrinsic factor include pernicious anemia and gastrectomy. 
 
The most obvious solution to preventing vitamin B12 deficiency is to eat food high in vitamin B12. Countless reports from around the world show that many long-term vegetarians (vegetarians who do not use any eggs, meat, fish, poultry, or dairy products) are especially susceptible to vitamin B12 deficiency. Since they cannot eat the regular food high in vitamin B12 that other people eat, they often resort to supplements. 
 
Besides lack of adequate consumption of food high in vitamin B12, another factor that may lead to a deficiency in this vitamin is lack of adequate absorption. Despite the fact that the body does not need to consume a lot of food high in vitamin B12, the vitamin is actually difficult to absorb. For this reason, even with a diet of food high in vitamin B12, people may still suffer from vitamin B12 deficiency. 
 
Poor absorption of the vitamins found in food high in vitamin B12 can be due to an underlying condition, including a lack of B12 in diet because of poor food selections, a lack of intrinsic factor secretion due to aging, gastritis, or the partial removal of the stomach by surgery (gastrectomy), lack of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, especially in the elderly, or ileal resection or ileitis. 
 
 
Although vitamin B12 is made by bacteria and fungi, they are not normally found in yeasts or higher plants. Most of the friendly bacteria reside in large quantities in the gastrointestinal tracts of animals and humans and because of this, food high in vitamin B12 are mostly meat products. 
 
 
Food rich in vitamin B12 are very important because vitamin B12, along with B6, is a major contributing factor to the promotion of the body’s metabolism of folic acid. In addition, foods rich in vitamin B12 also contain vital nutrients that play a range of important roles in countless activities, including cellular repair, digestion, the immune system and the production of energy. 
 
 
Correction of deficiency simply means increasing the amount of vitamin B12 that you take. Treating underlying disorders that cause vitamin B12 deficiency in conjunction with the intake of vitamin B12 supplements is also another approach to correcting the deficiency. Moreover, vitamin B12 supplementation seems to alleviate the symptoms of folic acid deficiency. This is, of course, granted that folate supplements are also provided to the patient. The reason for this is that there may be unsuspected B12 deficiency along with the lack of folate and the sudden availability of folate may use up the remaining B12, which is known to potentially be harmful to the nerves of the spinal cord. 
 
What is the Normal Dosage of Vitamin B12? 
 
 
The recommended intake of vitamin B12 is actually very low. The body only needs about 2 micrograms of this vitamin in order to make full use of all its benefits. However, despite this, many still suffer from deficiency due mostly to poor absorption of the vitamin. 
 
 
What Foods are Rich in Vitamin B12? 
 
Food containing vitamin B12 are mostly animal-derived foods. A diet of food containing vitamin B12, such as dairy products or eggs provides adequate vitamin B12. For vegetarians, fortified food containing vitamin B12 are also available. These include Nutri-Grain, some brands of nutritional yeast, or some soy analogs. 
 
The best way to discover other food containing vitamin B12 is to read labels of products in the supermarket. Due to an alarming number of vitamin B12 deficient cases, many foods are now fortified with vitamin B12 to counteract the deficiency. 
 
 
Besides animal products and yeast extracts, there are other sources as well that can be considered as food rich in vitamin B12. These are: asparagus, bananas, broccoli, brown rice, cheese, dried apricots, died dates and figs, eggs, fish, milk, nuts, potatoes, poultry, pulses, red meat, spinach, wheat germ, wholegrain cereals, yeast extract (e.g. marmite), and yogurt. 
 
 
Vegetables and plants are not one of the food rich in vitamin B12, with very little exception. As a result, many vegetarians and especially vegans stand the risk of deficiency in this vitamin. Vegetarians who consume eggs and dairy produce will obtain sufficient B12 since these foods contain enough vitamin B12 to prevent deficiency. However, if neither is consumed, especially with regards to strict vegetarians or vegans, B12 supplements need to be considered. 
 
Tempeh and sea vegetables, such as spirulina and nori, may also be food containing vitamin B12. However, their B12 content often varies so do not rely on them as good sources of vitamin B12. After analysis, it has been found that the B12 content in sea vegetables appear to be caused by the presence of compounds that are structurally similar to B12, known as B12 analogues. 
 
Supplementation is also recommended for those who do not consume dairy products, eggs, or fortified foods regularly. However, some researchers have found that B12 supplements such as spirulina may in fact increase the risk of B12 deficiency disease than alleviate it. This is because the B12 analogues in spirulina often compete with B12 and inhibit metabolism. 
 
 
Specific examples of vitamin B12 food sources include animal foods such as fish, meat, poultry, eggs, milk, and milk products. Another good vitamin B12 food source is fortified breakfast cereals, which is a particularly valuable source of vitamin B12 for vegetarians. Because plants and vegetables can never be considered as vitamin B12 food sources, vegetarians stand more chance of suffering from deficiency of this vitamin. To compensate for the loss, vitamin B12 food sources fortified with the vitamin are made available for them. 
 
Other vitamin B12 food sources are mollusks and clams (mixed species, cooked). Three ounces of these contain as much as 84.1 micrograms of vitamin B12, equivalent to 1400 Daily Value (DV). 
 
 
One slice of braised liver or beef is also a good vitamin B12 food source, containing as much as 47.9 micrograms of vitamin B12, equivalent to 780 DV. Trout, rainbow, salmon, sockeye, and fortified breakfast cereals have vitamin B12 ranging from 6.0 to 2.4 micrograms. 
 
Even fast food, such as cheeseburger and taco, contains a good amount of vitamin B12. And yogurt, haddock, tuna, milk, pork, egg, American pasteurized cheese food, and chicken contain vitamin B12 as well. 
 
 
What about Vitamin B1 and B6 in relation to Vitamin B12? 
 
Originally thought to be one single vitamin, Vitamin B is actually a complex of several chemically distinct vitamins. The name arises from the fact that these vitamins happen to often coexist in the same foods. Later research, however, found otherwise. 
 
The B Vitamins often include B1 B12 B6 Vitamins, B2 B3 B4 B5 B7 B8 and B9. B1 B12 B6 vitamins are sometimes called thiamine, pyridoxine and pyridocamine, and cyanocobalamin, respectively. Each of these vitamins has distinctive effects on the body, especially on the process called metabolism. B1 B12 B6 vitamins specifically bolster the metabolic rate of the body, maintain healthy skin and muscle tone, and enhance the immune and nervous system. B vitamins also help promote cell growth and division, including that of red blood cells that help prevent anemia. 
 
B1 B12 B6 vitamins are water soluble, just as all B vitamins are. They are dispersed throughout the body and an essential nutritional requirement to help the body perform its normal functions. B1 B12 B6 vitamins must be replenished daily and any excess is excreted in the urine. So far, no study has yet to show of any adverse side effect due to over-consumption of B1 B12 B6 vitamins. 
 
The combinations of B1 B12 B16 vitamins often help combat the symptoms of behavioral diseases. That is why the B1 B12 B6 vitamin combination is often used to treat stress, depression, and even cardiovascular diseases. 
 
Otherwise known as Vitamin B1, thiamine is a colorless compound that is soluble in water and insoluble in alcohol. It is the essential component of the coenzyme Thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP) for pyruvate dehydrogenase, g-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase and transketolase. These enzymes help in the metabolism of compounds, such as carbohydrates, synthesis of NADPH and the pentose sugars, deoxyribose and ribose. 
Vitamin B6 is made up of two major forms ? pyridoxine and pyridoxamine. When these two compounds are found in the liver, they take on the form of phyridoxal 5’-phosphate or PLP which is a cofactor in many reactions of amino acid metabolism. The release of glucose from glycogen is also made possible with the presence of PLP. In addition to that, Vitamin B6 is needed for more than 100 enzymes involved in protein metabolism, as well as red blood cell metabolism. 
 
Cyanocobalamin is the principal Vitamin B12 form found in foods and nutritional supplements. Out of all the B Vitamins, B12 is the most chemically complex. Its structure is based on a corrin ring, which, although similar to the porphyrin ring found in haem, chlorophyll, and cytochroms, has two of the pyrrole rings directly bonded to it. 
 
 
Conclusion 
 
A shortage in the supply of vitamin B12 in food that you eat will lead to deficiency. And a deficiency in this vitamin often leads to countless diseases, such as asthma, anemia, and various neurological disturbances, including senile dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. 
 
Often, the best way to stop the onset of a disease is to prevent it from happening in the first place. The same applies to vitamin B12 deficiency. Because symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency rarely show themselves during the early stages, it is difficult for doctors to diagnose the deficiency. That is why it is all the more important for you to pay attention to your own consumption of the vitamin. Foods rich in vitamin B12 should always be a part of your diet, no matter if you are a meat-eater or a vegetarian.

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Vitamin B12 Deficiency Symptom

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The Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences is the one who set the recommendations for vitamin B12 intake, which they provide in the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs). Two national surveys, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III-1998-94) and the Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals (CSFII 1994-96) have been conducted to find out how many children and adults in the United States are taking the recommended amount of vitamin B12 and are exhibiting vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms. The results show that most children and adults consume the recommended amount; however, vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms may still occur. 
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Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms are manifest not because people are taking less vitamin B12 than recommended. Rather, the reason lies in the fact some individuals showing vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms are unable to absorb vitamin B12 from food. Strict vegetarians are also at risk of displaying vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms since they do not consume any animal foods which are rich sources of the vitamin. 
 
 
It is the constant observation of scientists and researchers alike that most people who develop vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms are those who have an underlying stomach or intestinal disorder. These two conditions seem to limit the absorption of vitamin B12, leading to a deficiency. 
 
Vitamin B12 is often released from foods and supplements through stomach acid secretion. If there is a problem with this bodily function, then it naturally results to lower rate of vitamin B12 absorption. Sometimes, the only symptom of these intestinal disorders is subtly reduced functioning of the cognitive part of the brain, resulting from early B12 deficiency. Anemia and dementia follow later. 
 
The Character Signs, Symptoms, and Health Problems 
 
Vitamin B12 deficiency can be detected by the following signs, symptoms, and health problems: 
 
 Anemia, fatigue, weakness, constipation, loss of appetite, and weight loss 
 
 
 There may also be neurological changes associated with the deficiency, such as numbness and tingling in the hands and feet 
 
 Additional vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms are difficulty in maintaining balance, depression, confusion, dementia, poor memory, and soreness of the mouth or tongue 
 
 For infants, the signs of vitamin B12 deficiency include failure to thrive, movement disorders, delayed development, and megaloblastic anemia. 
 
 
A good number of these vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms are general and, therefore, may only be results of a variety of medical conditions, not just vitamin B12 deficiency. Thus, it is important to have a doctor evaluate these symptoms first before jumping to conclusions. Appropriate medical care should be followed.

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How Does Vitamin A Benefit The Body

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Vitamin A is known for its capacity to enhance vision.  It was first isolated in 1930.  The body gets its supply of vitamin A through animal fats.  The rest is synthesized in the intestines form beta-carotene and other carotenoids which can be found in a number of fruits and vegetables.  Vitamin A is stored in the liver.  Small amounts can be found in human tissues called retinoids coming from the vitamin’s effect on vision especially retina. 
 
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Vitamin A offers a number of health benefits of the body. Among them are: 
 
 Undoubtedly it is the best nutrient for healthy eyesight.  It helps in the proper functioning of retina of the eye.  And is vital for the mucus membrane surrounding the eyes.  It is essential in preventing night blindness. 
 
  
 It prevents infections such as colds, flu and bronchitis.  Since it maintains healthy mucous membranes, Vitamin A helps in fighting colds and other common infections.  It also helps in healing the damaged lung tissue in chronic bronchitis and prevents recurrences. 
 
 It fights cancer.  Since Vitamin A boosts the immune system then it is valuable in treating breast and lung cancer. And in increasing survival of leukemia patients.  Also, protects from melanoma. 
 
 It treats skin disorders such as acne, eczema, psoriasis and rosacea. This is due to the fact that Vitamin A is essential for healthy skin. 
 
 It controls cold sores because of its anti-viral properties. 
  
 
 It corrects hair and scalp problems which is often a sign of Vitamin A deficiency. 
 
 It encourages healing of minor burns, cuts and scrapes. 
 
  
 It protects against certain gastrointestinal problems because it protects the lining of the digestive tract thus relieving inflammatory bowel disease and ulcers. 
 
Vitamin A is available in various formulations: tablet, suppository, softgel, ointment, liquid, cream and capsule.  The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for Vitamin A is 5000 IU daily for men and 4000 IU daily for women. For those who have vitamin A deficiency symptoms include lesser resistance to infection, flaky scalp, heavy or prolonged menstrual periods, night blindness or even complete blindness. For those that have more than enough, this can cause serious health problems. It is impossible though to get excessive Vitamin A because the body only makes what it needs. Caution should be exercised when taking ‘performed’ vitamin A because it has been synthesized already. Symptoms due to toxicity of Vitamin A include: dry skin, brittle nails, excessive hair loss, bleeding gums, weight loss, irritability, nausea and fatigue. 
 
As a special reminder when buying vitamin A products, keep in mind that some manufacturers use retinol equivalents (RE) instead of international units (IU). To get the recommended daily allowance, one RE is equivalent to 3.3 IU.  Vitamin E and zinc helps the body in using Vitamin A. So take a daily dose of both vitamin and mineral in order to get the desired RDA. 
 
 
To improve resistance to colds, flu and other viral infections, take 50,000 IU twice daily for five days. Reduce it to 25,000 IU a day for not more than 10 days.  Do not take vitamin A with isotretinoin or other acne drugs as they can cause high blood levels of vitamin A which leads to side effects.  Do not use more than the recommended dosage. And if pregnant, do not take more than 5,000 IU of vitamin A daily. Higher dosage than that could cause birth defects.

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what is herbal antioxidants?

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It all starts with oxidation. Every time you take a breath and your body processes the oxygen into energy, the first step has been taken in the development of disease and the slow aging process. 
 
It is a normal, natural part of life that can't be totally altered. But it can be somewhat controlled. Of course, we don't mean that the oxidation process can be controlled but its outcome can be. 
 
When an apple is cut, it turns brown because of oxidation. Oxidation also causes butter to become a darker yellow. We will always have a vulnerability to oxidation; it is not something we can control. Some very reactive, unstable chemical substances are produced during oxidation called free radicals. These are a natural result of oxidation that is going to happen no matter what. 
 
If there are too many free radicals, they can cause damage to the body. Cell membranes are damaged and then weakened be them. Since they are unstable, they will steal electrons from stable molecules in an effort to become stable themselves. This causes those molecules to become unstable free radicals and continue the cycle. The resulting chain reaction can only be halted by the introduction of antioxidants. 
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The body can defend itself against these harmful free radicals with herbal antioxidants. Stopping the free radicals from taking electrons from stable molecules and starting a chain reaction is their function. Because of this, herbal antioxidants are believed to help prevent and possibly help cure a variety of degenerative diseases like cancer, heart disease, atherosclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, Alzheimer's and many more. 
 
 
Something else you should know about herbal antioxidants is that the body does not cantina them naturally. Of all living things, only humans lack the ability to produce herbal antioxidants within their own bodies. For this reason, we have to rely on our diets to get the antioxidants we need to be healthy. 
 
Fresh produce, such as fruits and vegetables, has the herbal antioxidants we need. Some very excellent sources of herbal antioxidants are in the berry family, which has quite a few members that are great sources. This is so true that most of the herbal antioxidants available in health food stores are made mostly from berry extracts. Studies show that certain herbal antioxidants contained in berries aid in the reduction of atherosclerosis by combating the causes of clogged, hardening arteries.

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Proper PH Balance In Body

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Many people do not realize that their body has a Ph, or “Potential for Hydrogen”, level. However, we all have this in our bodies. A proper PH is essential to maintain health. When a person refers to PH in the body, they are referring to the overall level of alkalinity or acid throughout the body. All of the major functions of our body, including the organs, depend heavily on a proper level of PH throughout the body. In this article, we will review the importance of proper PH balance in the body. 
 
When a person experiences an issue with the PH in their body, many situations may occur. The average PH level is usually interpreted as normal when it is 7.3. If the PH level in the blood exceeds this number, or falls below this average, an individual may start to experience numerous health conditions, diseases, and issues. There are enzymes throughout the body that help to kick the cells throughout the body into action. Enzymes are basically proteins that help to produce the proper functioning and healing of various aspects of the body. If an individual has an improper PH throughout the body, the enzymes may start to exhibit destructiveness. This can be potentially dangerous on the body, and the overall health of an individual. 
There are many other issues that can occur when a person experiences issues with the PH levels in their body. One of these issues that can occur is that the Microbes in the blood start to experience changes. Microbes are various types of organisms that are considered living throughout the body. People require microbes throughout the body in order to ensure that we can properly digest the food that we consume, and strengthen our immune systems. If the microbes in the body are off in any way, they may begin to change and mutate in various ways. This can result in issues in the gastrointestinal tract, immune system, and various other areas of the body. Microbes can be an assortment of viruses, bacteria, and other similar items. 
 
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The next issue that may occur when a person does not maintain a normal PH level is that a lack of oxygen to important cells is drastically reduced or eliminated completely. If a cell does not receive the proper amount of oxygen, that cell can die. This damage is not reversible. Just as we require oxygen to breath, the cells throughout the body depend heavily on oxygen in order to maintain a healthy level of functioning and to live. However, if there is a proper PH level maintained in the body, the cells are sure to receive the proper amount of oxygen. 
The next common problem that an improper PH in the body may cause is the improper functioning of the organs throughout the body. A prime example of an organ that may suffer as a result of an improper PH level in the body is the heart. A person who has a heart that is affected by an imbalance of the PH in the body may experience a disease of the heart, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, and similar issues. However, the heart is not the only organ that can be affected in this manner. The brain, the kidneys, the liver, and more can receive damage as a result of this issue within the body. 
When a person does not have a proper PH level in the body, they may experience numerous difficulties as far as the minerals of the body are concerned. When the minerals are affected throughout the body, a person may suffer in many tremendous ways. One of the first issues that may become apparent has to do with the thyroid. When a person experiences difficulties with the thyroid, they are prone to issues such as heart attacks, experiencing a stroke, developing various forms of cancer, becoming overweight quickly, developing autoimmune disorders, such as arthritis, and more. 
If the PH of the body is affected, an individual may start to experience issues with their metabolism. When this occurs, one may start to feel exhausted. Many suffer with issues such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and similar conditions. A person may feel as if they have been deprived of all the energy that they have. They may not be able to sleep well, or will sleep too much. Therefore, putting their body into a state of exhaustion constantly. 
 
 
 
When a person does not maintain the right level of PH in their bodies, they may develop issues with the sugar levels of their body. The body may start to malfunction in the proper digestion and production of sugar in the body. When this happens, issues with glucose tolerance may develop and lead into serious health conditions, such as diabetes. However, if a proper level of PH is maintained in the body, it can usually properly handle the glucose levels and the individual is at a less risk of developing issues such as diabetes, hyperglycemia, and hypoglycemia. 
 
If the proper PH level is not maintained in the body, the hormones of an individual may malfunction. The most common hormones that are affected by an imbalance of PH are progesterone, testosterone, and estrogen. In females, this can lead to issues such as premature menopause, and other difficulties. In order for our bodies to properly function, it is essential to ensure that we keep a well balanced level of PH throughout our bodies. Issues that concern the hormones can lead to serious issues with the internal organs, as well as the bones of the body. 
 
In addition to all the physical advantages of maintaining a proper PH level in the body, there are also many advantages to our mental health. If we have a proper PH level, we are less likely to suffer from conditions such as depression and anxiety. Many people who have a healthy PH also tend to handle stress and other issues quite well. It is important that you work carefully with your doctor to ensure that you maintain a healthy PH level.

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antioxidant vitamins for skin

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Scientific research in recent years has identified several antioxidant vitamins - an added bonus for nutrients already known to be essential to good health, and a partial explanation for how they interact with other molecules in the body to produce beneficial effects. A textbook discussion of Vitamin A 15 years ago would have described the nutrient’s role in vision, health of skin and other body linings, bone growth, cancer prevention, and immunity. Today, it would also mention that Vitamin A is an antioxidant, a molecule that protects body tissues from damage by free radicals (oxygen-containing molecules that can react with healthy tissues and cause damage and disease). 
 
 
The vitamins most often added to antioxidant supplements typically include Vitamins A, C, and E. In addition to being crucial to specific body processes and to the health of certain tissues, these vitamins protect us against cardiovascular diseases, cancer, vision problems, infections, nervous disorders, and some of the physical effects of aging by virtue of their antioxidant activity. Antioxidant vitamins are often combined with other antioxidant nutrients to provide a broad range of protection. 
 
 
As mentioned above, vitamin A has many important roles in good health. It is one of the fat soluble antioxidant vitamins, obtained in yellow, orange and green vegetables and in fortified milk. Vitamin A deficiency is serious and life threatening in the malnourished. It is readily available; however, when it is included in an antioxidant dietary supplement, only moderate amounts are used because too much Vitamin A is dangerously toxic. Creams and lotions containing Vitamin A may be beneficial to skin health, a theory that has lead to topical antioxidant supplements containing this vitamin. 
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Vitamin E is the second of the prominent antioxidant vitamins, and its antioxidant benefits have been known for some time. In the body, Vitamin E prevents damage to linings and cell membranes, and blocks oxidation of fats, particularly in the lungs where oxygen is present in copious amounts. It has been suggested that it may protect against heart disease, cancer, cataracts, age related macular degeneration, Alzheimer?s, and Parkinson’s, although studies have been somewhat inconclusive and some have used an antioxidant dietary supplement while others have studied food sources. Toxicity from too much Vitamin E is rare and it is safely included in many antioxidant supplements as well as skin creams and lotions. In the diet, Vitamin E is found in green plants, nuts, whole grains and wheat germ. 
 
Of the three best known antioxidant vitamins, Vitamin C is the only one that is water soluble. Where Vitamin E prevents oxidation of fats, Vitamin C prevents oxidation of water soluble substances in the body. Vitamin C plays a role in health of connective tissues, particularly collagen, strengthens immunity, assists with iron absorption, and functions in the release of stress hormones. Vitamin C is abundant in citrus fruits and in other fresh fruits and vegetables. Research suggests that most people get enough Vitamin C from the diet and do not require antioxidant supplements that contain it; however, large doses of Vitamin C are well tolerated and toxic effects are rare at daily intakes under 1000mg. A typical antioxidant dietary supplement will contain an amount of Vitamin C well above the recommended daily allowance.

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Scientific research in recent years has identified several antioxidant vitamins - an added bonus for nutrients already known to be essential...