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Many people take supplements of zinc to fight colds, and a new study may explain how the mineral that apparently helps fight infections by balancing the response of the immune system.

Researchers believe the results help reduce a significant gap that has existed in understanding how this relatively simple metal helps to defend us from infection. Zinc deficiency affects about two billion people worldwide, including 40 percent of people in the United States. This can have serious consequences on vulnerable people.

Red meat and poultry are rich in zinc. Other foods that contain zinc are beans, nuts, certain seafood, whole grains, fortified cereals and dairy products. The essential mineral works by stopping the action of a protein known to play an important role in the immune response to infection. As a result, generates prevents uncontrolled inflammation. Zinc deficiency, at the time of infection, particularly sepsis – a systemic response to overwhelming infection common among patients in an intensive care unit – may be harmful or even fatal.

Zinc is a critical element to be obtained from the diet, and typically, if gaps are the same, is usually observed other nutritional deficiencies. Most adults may receive 8 mg to 11 mg of zinc day.

The Kiwi is a fruit from which we can benefit, in relation to their properties with respect to health and body care in general. In this article, we explain some properties of the Kiwi, as an alternative form of treatment of some diseases. Take note!

Kiwi Properties

1. Source of Vitamin C 

The kiwi is a fruit that contains higher levels of Vitamin C among its components. Even contain more Vitamin C than lemons and oranges.

Vitamin C is a powerful naturally antioxidant, the effects are very beneficial to maintain the overall health of the body and to prevent aging and wear that produce free radicals, neutralizing them.

Kiwi Eating regularly can help prevent allergies, reduce levels of blood pressure in hypertension, helps prevent the symptoms of colds and other.

 2. Circulation

Another benefit most fundamental Kiwi consumption is high in fatty acids. The Omega-3 and Omega-6 help stimulate the circulation of blood, and to promote the proper care of the arteries. Therefore, those who suffer from cardiovascular problems can be found in the consumption of significant benefit Kiwi.

A regular consumption of Kiwi will help prevent serious problems such as stroke, thrombosis, angina pectoris, etc..

 3. Constipation

Like many other fruits, the Kiwi helps people who have problems with constipation and dry womb, because of its soluble fiber content. Many people have the old habit of using a mixture of yogurt and kiwi smoothies as a way to slow traffic, as it is popularly referred to this problem.

Many of the fruits and vegetables that help fight cancer are at their nutritional peak in the fall and a good time to incorporate into the diet is advice of a nutritionist.

For example, research suggests that eating an apple a day really can keep the doctor away, helping to prevent cancer of the throat, mouth, lungs and possibly breast cancer, said Stacy Kennedy, nutritionist Senior at the Boston Cancer Institute, Dana-Farber.

Apples contain a nutrient called quercetin, which protects cellular DNA against damage that could cause cancer. ”The key is to eat them raw, without removing the skin. That’s where many of the nutrients are, “Kennedy said in a news release from the institute.

Cranberries, another favorite of autumn are in season and at their nutritional peak at that time. Kennedy proposed to stockpile bags of cranberries and freeze them for use throughout the year, because there is evidence that benzoic acid found in these berries can inhibit lung cancer and colon and even some forms of leukemia.

Among the brightly colored vegetables are available fresh at this time of year are beets, carrots and turnips. Kennedy suggests serving generous portions of these. ”The brighter and richer the pigment, the higher level of cancer-fighting nutrients,” said Kennedy.

Dark leafy vegetables like kale, broccoli, cabbage and Brussels sprouts are also important, he said. People who eat lots of these vegetables have lower rates of lung, prostate and stomach. ”Kale is better because it is rich in phytonutrients called indoles, which stimulate liver detoxification and help fight cancer,” said Kennedy.

The orange vegetables such as carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkins and squash are full of nutrients called carotenoids, which have been linked to the prevention of colon cancer, prostate, breast and lung.

Color is key to finding cancer-fighting foods at any time of year, Kennedy said. ”Eating a plant-based diet is the best way to help reduce the risk of cancer every year,” he said.

The supplements containing one of the compounds found in curry spice may help prevent diabetes in people at high risk, according to a Thai study. The researchers found that after nine months, a daily dose of Curcumin appears to prevent new cases of diabetes among those with prediabetes call, ie abnormally high levels of blood sugar that can progress to type 2 diabetes.

Curcumin is a compound of the spice turmeric. Previous research has suggested that can combat inflammation and oxidative damage called body cells. These two processes are believed to feed a variety of diseases, including type 2 diabetes.

The study included 240 adults with prediabetes Thais were randomly assigned to take turmeric capsules or a placebo. Those who took six capsules curcumin supplement ingested per day, each of which contained 250 mg of “curcuminoids”. After nine months, 19 of the 116 placebo-treated patients had developed type 2 diabetes. The figure compares with that none of the 119 patients treated with curcumin.

The researchers found that supplementation appears to improve beta cell function, which are the cells of the pancreas hormone releasing regulating blood sugar, namely insulin. They hope that the anti-inflammatory effects of curcumin help protect beta cells from damage.

However, further testing is necessary to consider the daily calories of each patient, their exercise habits and rhythms. It is also impossible to determine whether the spices containing compound marketed and how much is presented.

It is essential for over 300 different chemical reactions in the body, including the maintenance power level, which helps to relax, and the maintenance of health of the heart and blood vessels. Unfortunately, in most developed countries, magnesium deficiency is probably the most common nutritional deficiency. Because it has many crucial functions, and it seems protects us from serious diseases that more common in the developed world, the magnesium is really the “miracle mineral”.

One of its most common uses is to relieve constipation, you may recognize it as the active ingredient in laxatives common in the market. It is also a natural blocker of calcium channels - many integrative medicine practitioners have used supplement magnesium to help lower blood pressure and maintain a healthy blood pressure.

While we often hear about the importance of calcium for bones, magnesium is another mineral essential for healthy bones. In addition, because many people take calcium without magnesium pills, may actually have a greater need for magnesium to calcium in people who are more vulnerable to osteoporosis. 

Magnesium is probably the most important nutrient for our energy enhancer, heart, and muscle helps the heart work better. Magnesium also helps protect blood vessels, which is where most of what we call heart disease actually happen. Magnesium is also a natural blood thinner, like aspirin, so many doctors and researchers believe it may help prevent heart attacks and strokes.

Perhaps the area in which the magnesium could have the greatest impact in preventing diabetes : Scientists have shown that magnesium levels are low in people with diabetes, people with higher levels of magnesium do not develop diabetes, and magnesium supplementation seems to help reverse pre-diabetes.

As with all minerals in food, the ore has to be present in the soil where food is grown. The best sources of magnesium include beans, especially soybeans, whole grain, including the bran, nuts like almonds and Brazil nuts, and seeds, including flaxseed, sesame and sunflower. The cocoa powder dry, and dark chocolate are also a great (and delicious) source.