Thursday, November 17, 2011
Macam Vitamin B dan Manfaatnya
Kadang kita merasa pegal-pegal sehabis bekerja berat atau berolahraga. Ada pula orang yangmerasa pegal karena tak melakukan aktivitas apa-apa. Bisa jadi pegal yang terakhir tanpa sebabini dikarenakan kekurangan vitamin B1, B6 dan B12. Ketiga vitamin tersebut dibutuhkan tubuh untuk metabolisme karbohidrat, lemak dan protein menjadi energi. Juga untuk memelihara jaringan syaraf. Selain berfungsi untuk metabolisme ketiga vitamin ini juga bermanfaat pada bahan-bahan makanan yang kita temui dalam kehidupan sehari-hari.
Hampir semua suplemen vitamin penambah vitalitas mengandung ketiga unsur ini. Begitu juga dalam susu kemasan baik untuk balita maupun dewasa. Bahkan ketiga vitamin ini jugamempunyai peran penting untuk memulihkan kesehatan bagi orang yang baru sembuh dari sakityang biasanya dikombinasikan dengan vitamin C.
Saat ini banyak produk vitamin yang sudah dikemas sebagai produk olahan pabrik sehinggadapat dikonsumsi secara bebas oleh masyarakat. Akan tetapi rekomendasi utama dari para ahli gizi dan pakar kesehatan ialah tetap mengutamakan konsumsi vitamin secara alami melaluisumber nabati maupun hewani karena dinilai lebih aman. Terlebih lagi jika didapat dari produk organik yang terbebas dari pengaruh zat-zat kimia.
Apa sajakah manfaat dari vitamin B1, B6 dan B12 tersebut?
Vitamin B6, or pyridoxine, is a member of the family of water soluble vitamins. Your body needs vitamin B6 for normal nervous system function, producing normal red blood cells and protein metabolism. Some people with Vitamin B6 Deficiency
Vitamin B12 has many important functions in the body. It works with the B vitamin folate to make our body's genetic material. It helps keep levels of the amino acid homocysteine in check, which may help decrease
Although research on the relationship between Vitamin D Deficiency and Depression
Most people develop night blindness to some degree at some point in their lives. How much it affects a person's life depends on the emotional state and age of said person. Some people develop a mild form of night blindness and can do their activities as usual, but they often can't see objects in the dark. Additionally, this condition might prevent certain persons from enjoying viewing the stars.
The causes of this condition are many and are often divided in two categories, treatable and non-treatable.
Treatable:
- Nearsightedness
- Cataracts
- Use and abuse of certain drugs
- Retina problems
- Vitamin A Deficiency
Unfortunately not all causes of night blindness can be treated.
Non-treatable:
- Birth defects (some people can't see well in the dark because of a birth defect).
- Retinitis pigmentosa
Unfortunately there doesn't exist a direct cure for night blindness. If you want to see better at night, you should visit a doctor, discover the cause of your night blindness, and find a solution.
There are some treatments available online for curing this condition, but I don't recommend any of them. What I do recommend is having a good diet full of fruits, vegetables and water. You can also do what the Romans did. Many Romans used to gase at the moon for 10-15 minutes every night in order to improve their night vision. This will help your night vision improve gradually. It's also an excellent way to relax after a long day.
The main risk associated with this condition is having an accident at night. People who drive during the night and suffer from this condition can put many lives in jeopardy. Avoid any dangerous activities at night if you suffer from night blindness.
Although night blindness is not a sign of a serious medical condition, if you
Rickets, a disorder that becomes apparent during infancy or childhood, is the result of insufficient amounts of vitamin D in the body. The vitamin deficiency may be caused by poor
Megaloblastic anemia (or megaloblastic anaemia) is an anemia (of macrocytic classification) that results from inhibition of DNA synthesis in red blood cell production.[1] When DNA synthesis is impaired, the cell cycle cannot progress from the G2 growth stage to the mitosis (M) stage. This leads to continuing cell growth without division, which presents as macrocytosis.
The defect in red cell DNA synthesis is most often due to hypovitaminosis, specifically a deficiency of vitamin B12 and/or folic acid. Vitamin B12 deficiency alone will not cause the syndrome in the presence of sufficient folate, for the mechanism is loss of B12 dependent folate recycling, followed by folate-deficiency loss of nucleic acid synthesis (specifically thymine), leading to defects in DNA synthesis. Folic acid supplementation in the absence of vitamin B12 prevents this type of anemia (although other vitamin B12-specific pathologies continue).
Megaloblastic anemia not due to hypovitaminosis may be caused by antimetabolites that poison DNA production directly, such as some chemotherapeutic or antimicrobial agents (for example azathioprine or trimethoprim).
The pathological state of megaloblastosis is characterized by many large immature and dysfunctional red blood cells (megaloblasts) in the bone marrow[2] and also by hypersegmented neutrophils (those exhibiting five or more nuclear lobes ("segments"), with up to four lobes being normal). These hypersegmented neutrophils are found in the "peripheral blood" (i.e., a diagnostic smear of a blood-sample taken from the circulation).
Beriberi is a disease in which the body does not have enough
Hampir semua suplemen vitamin penambah vitalitas mengandung ketiga unsur ini. Begitu juga dalam susu kemasan baik untuk balita maupun dewasa. Bahkan ketiga vitamin ini jugamempunyai peran penting untuk memulihkan kesehatan bagi orang yang baru sembuh dari sakityang biasanya dikombinasikan dengan vitamin C.
Saat ini banyak produk vitamin yang sudah dikemas sebagai produk olahan pabrik sehinggadapat dikonsumsi secara bebas oleh masyarakat. Akan tetapi rekomendasi utama dari para ahli gizi dan pakar kesehatan ialah tetap mengutamakan konsumsi vitamin secara alami melaluisumber nabati maupun hewani karena dinilai lebih aman. Terlebih lagi jika didapat dari produk organik yang terbebas dari pengaruh zat-zat kimia.
Apa sajakah manfaat dari vitamin B1, B6 dan B12 tersebut?
Vitamin B1
Sumber : beras merah, kuning telur, ikan, kacang-kacangan dan gandum
Manfaat Vitamin B1
- memperlancar metabolisme
- memperlancar sirkulasi darah
- mengoptimalkan aktivitas kognitif dan fungsi otak
- mencegah terjadinya kerusakan syaraf
- memulihkan gangguan syaraf pusat dan tepi
Vitamin B6
Sumber : Ragi kering, daging, hati, ginjal, ikan, lemak, kacang-kacangan, beras tumbuk
Manfaat Vitamin B6
- memperlancar metabolisme
- membantu transmisi impuls syaraf
- meningkatkan kekebalan tubuh
- menjaga keseimbangan garam-garam mineral
- membantu sintetis RNA dan DNA
Vitamin B12
Sumber : hati, ikan, susu dan olahannya, daging, telur dan rumput laut
Manfaat Vitamin B12
- mencegah kerusakan syaraf
- membentu pembentukan sel darah merah
- memperlancar metabolisme sistem tubuh
- mengubah karbohidrat, protein dan lemak menjadi energi
Yang jelas, mengkonsumsi makanan bergizi yang mengandung ketiga unsur di atas akan lebihnikmat dan mantap. Apalagi jika disantap bersama keluarga, rekan maupun sahabat dalamsebuah perjamuan makan.
Pada musim pancaroba ini alangkah baiknya kalau kita bisa menjaga dan mempertahankankesehatan kita sehingga terhindar dari penyakit yang kerap menyerang akibat stamina yangmenurun.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Vitamin B6 Deficiency Symptoms
Vitamin B6, or pyridoxine, is a member of the family of water soluble vitamins. Your body needs vitamin B6 for normal nervous system function, producing normal red blood cells and protein metabolism. Some people with Vitamin B6 Deficiency
Friday, October 28, 2011
What is Vitamin Deficiency that Causes a Hair Loss?
The hair loss. What can make it happen? Hair loss can be attributed to many factors, including stress, operational delivery, and subsequent hormonal changes, disease and pollution, as well vitamin deficiencies. As we age, every part of our body, including hair, need more attention. If we eat well and dispose of a daily supplement for good as they are more likely to experience thinning hair and / or hair loss.
Being iron deficient (anemic) or low on Vitamin B or folic acid can cause your hair to fall out. Protein deficiency can also cause hair loss. Protein is acquired through eating dairy, whey and lean meats. Calcium pantothenate, also known as pantothenic acid or Vitamin B 5, has actually been proven help prevent hair loss. You can get this vitamin by eating potatoes, vegetables, whole grain foods, whole milk and egg yolks. Vitamin B 5 plays a role in maintaining the pigmentation of hair and prevents our hair from turning gray earlier than it should. Ask your physician what type of supplements you should take and how much.
Biotin is a B vitamin
Basic Vitamin Requirements
Being iron deficient (anemic) or low on Vitamin B or folic acid can cause your hair to fall out. Protein deficiency can also cause hair loss. Protein is acquired through eating dairy, whey and lean meats. Calcium pantothenate, also known as pantothenic acid or Vitamin B 5, has actually been proven help prevent hair loss. You can get this vitamin by eating potatoes, vegetables, whole grain foods, whole milk and egg yolks. Vitamin B 5 plays a role in maintaining the pigmentation of hair and prevents our hair from turning gray earlier than it should. Ask your physician what type of supplements you should take and how much.
Biotin protect the Hair Loss
Biotin is a B vitamin
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Vitamin B12 has many important functions in the body. It works with the B vitamin folate to make our body's genetic material. It helps keep levels of the amino acid homocysteine in check, which may help decrease
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Vitamin D Deficiency and Depression
Although research on the relationship between Vitamin D Deficiency and Depression
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Night Blindness - Description, Causes and Treatment
Most people develop night blindness to some degree at some point in their lives. How much it affects a person's life depends on the emotional state and age of said person. Some people develop a mild form of night blindness and can do their activities as usual, but they often can't see objects in the dark. Additionally, this condition might prevent certain persons from enjoying viewing the stars.
What Causes Night Blindness?
The causes of this condition are many and are often divided in two categories, treatable and non-treatable.
Treatable:
- Nearsightedness
- Cataracts
- Use and abuse of certain drugs
- Retina problems
- Vitamin A Deficiency
Unfortunately not all causes of night blindness can be treated.
Non-treatable:
- Birth defects (some people can't see well in the dark because of a birth defect).
- Retinitis pigmentosa
How to Cure Night Blindness
Unfortunately there doesn't exist a direct cure for night blindness. If you want to see better at night, you should visit a doctor, discover the cause of your night blindness, and find a solution.
There are some treatments available online for curing this condition, but I don't recommend any of them. What I do recommend is having a good diet full of fruits, vegetables and water. You can also do what the Romans did. Many Romans used to gase at the moon for 10-15 minutes every night in order to improve their night vision. This will help your night vision improve gradually. It's also an excellent way to relax after a long day.
Risks of Night Blindness
The main risk associated with this condition is having an accident at night. People who drive during the night and suffer from this condition can put many lives in jeopardy. Avoid any dangerous activities at night if you suffer from night blindness.
Although night blindness is not a sign of a serious medical condition, if you
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Rickets, Vitamin D Deficiency
Rickets, a disorder that becomes apparent during infancy or childhood, is the result of insufficient amounts of vitamin D in the body. The vitamin deficiency may be caused by poor
Megaloblastic anemia, vitamin B12 or folate deficiency
Megaloblastic anemia (or megaloblastic anaemia) is an anemia (of macrocytic classification) that results from inhibition of DNA synthesis in red blood cell production.[1] When DNA synthesis is impaired, the cell cycle cannot progress from the G2 growth stage to the mitosis (M) stage. This leads to continuing cell growth without division, which presents as macrocytosis.
The defect in red cell DNA synthesis is most often due to hypovitaminosis, specifically a deficiency of vitamin B12 and/or folic acid. Vitamin B12 deficiency alone will not cause the syndrome in the presence of sufficient folate, for the mechanism is loss of B12 dependent folate recycling, followed by folate-deficiency loss of nucleic acid synthesis (specifically thymine), leading to defects in DNA synthesis. Folic acid supplementation in the absence of vitamin B12 prevents this type of anemia (although other vitamin B12-specific pathologies continue).
Megaloblastic anemia not due to hypovitaminosis may be caused by antimetabolites that poison DNA production directly, such as some chemotherapeutic or antimicrobial agents (for example azathioprine or trimethoprim).
The pathological state of megaloblastosis is characterized by many large immature and dysfunctional red blood cells (megaloblasts) in the bone marrow[2] and also by hypersegmented neutrophils (those exhibiting five or more nuclear lobes ("segments"), with up to four lobes being normal). These hypersegmented neutrophils are found in the "peripheral blood" (i.e., a diagnostic smear of a blood-sample taken from the circulation).
Megaloblastic Anemia Causes
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
Friday, September 30, 2011
Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms
Vitamin D is the vitamin that the skin produces when it is exposed to ultraviolet rays from the sun. Vitamin D actually functions as a steroid hormone that can influence gene expression in human cells. I have written quite a few posts about Vitamin D before, here I will go in to more detail on Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms.
I would like to divide Vitamin D deficiency symptoms into two categories: short-term symptoms and long-term symptoms. Short term symptoms would be something that you might experience right now, while long term symptoms would be something you might not experience until in old age.
Rickets:
I would like to divide Vitamin D deficiency symptoms into two categories: short-term symptoms and long-term symptoms. Short term symptoms would be something that you might experience right now, while long term symptoms would be something you might not experience until in old age.
Short term Vitamin D deficiency symptoms
Rickets:
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Beriberi or Thiamine Deficiency
Definition of Beriberi:
Beriberi is a disease in which the body does not have enough
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