The Encyclopedia Of Nutrition And Good Health - M doc

... per- cent water. The fat content depends on the type of meat, the nutritional state of the animal, the degree of trimming, and the method of preparation. Meat and dairy products supply half of the ... magnesium, and sometimes iron and fluoride, and “soft” water con- tains more sodium and potassium and less calcium, magnesium, and iron. Drinking water can...

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... sex to mini- mize transmission of viruses that injure the immune system; reducing stress to bolster the immune system; avoiding sun exposure to mini- mize the risk of skin cancer; and minimizing ... A variety of muskmelon with orange pulp and a fra- grant smell. Most melons originated in the ancient Middle East, then spread to the Egyptian and Roman empires. Cantaloupe i...

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... integration of these two systems is accomplished by the PITUITARY GLAND, the HYPO- THALAMUS, and the ADRENAL GLANDS. The hypothal- amus is the region of the brain that controls the autonomic nervous ... system, nerves that regulate the pituitary gland, the “master gland” of the endocrine system, smooth muscles such as those around blood vessels, and cardiac musc...

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... some consumer groups have raised concerns about the labeling and safety of quorn. Critics say that state- ments on quorn products that claim it is derived from the “mushroom family” are false and ... in large fermentation vats, producing a microprotein. The substance is then spun at high velocity in a centrifuge to remove water. The remaining material (quorn) is then mixed with...

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... amounts of many TRACE MINER- ALS are low in plant products, and the body’s abil- ity to absorb them from plant sources is often low. Milk and milk products provides the most of the calcium and meat ... one of the most important B vitamins in maintaining a robust IMMUNE SYSTEM. Vitamin B 6 supplements can boost immunity in older people who may not consume enough of this...

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... 21 700 The Encyclopedia of Nutrition and Good Health beta blockers and 70 cadmium and 104 calcium and 105, 413 as cardiovascular dis- ease 122 and coronary artery disease 173 dementia and 190 diastolic ... 321, 482, 537 chondroitin and 150–151, 482 MSM (methyl- sulfinylmethane) and 446 niacin and 458 omega-3 fatty acids and 256, 395–396 turmeric and 632 infla...

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... excessive aluminum impairs the body’s immunity. Aluminum seems to accumulate in the brain with age, and high levels of aluminum are found in the brains of victims of ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE. Whether this ... Regarding aluminum-containing antacids, there are indica- tions that aluminum intake should be minimized because aluminum may cause calcium and phos- phorus depletion. Alumin...

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... water. Important members of this class are serum albumin and ovalbumin. The LIVER pro- duces serum albumin, the most plentiful protein in serum. Serum albumin transports ions like CAL- CIUM, free ... antioxidants and several types may stimulate the immune system. GLUTA- THIONE supports the immune system and functions as a major antioxidant. N-acetylcysteine, a deriva- tive...

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... cavities and the ends of some long bones and most flat bones. In adults, red marrow is the site of synthesis of red blood cells and certain white blood cells (lympho- cytes of the immune system and ... body of chromium. High levels of biotin seem to assist the liver with carbohydrate and fat metabolism. NIACINAMIDE, NIACIN, VITAMIN C, VITA- MIN B 6 , MANGANESE,...

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... CHROMIUM, VANA- DIUM, COPPER, MANGANESE, MAGNESIUM, and SELE- NIUM. Chromium supports the action of insulin and biotin supports glucose and fatty acid metabolism by the liver. Magnesium, vitamin ... re- cent set of dietary recommendations established by the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine. They update and expand the RECOM- MENDED DIETARY AL...

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