Vitamin B1 We completed the assessment of fat-soluble vitamins. In this post, we will introduce water-soluble vitamins –particularly vitamin B1. Vitamin B1 is also referred to as thiamine. Unlike its fat-soluble counterparts, Vitamin B1 and other water-soluble vitamins can dissolve…
Vitamin K In this blog post, we will evaluate another fat-soluble vitamin –Vitamin K. We will identify its types, sources, and functions. There are 3 types of Vitamin K comprising : Natural forms Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone) – obtained from plants.…
Vitamin E In this post, we will focus on Vitamin E – a fat-soluble vitamin.It is an important vitamin as it serves various vital functions.The vitamin has various forms though its most utilized form in the body is alpha-tocopherol. Functions…
Vitamin D In the last post, we examined Vitamin A. In this post, we will look at yet another fat-soluble vitamin –Vitamin D. There are two main forms of Vitamin D consisting: Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol ) –mainly includes Vitamin D added…
Vitamin A We introduced the types of micro-nutrients in our last post . They were classified as either vitamins or minerals. We’ll explore a vitamin –vitamin A in this post, and determine its functions and sources. Vitamin A is a…
Micro-Nutrients These are essential nutrients or dietary components required in our diets even though in small quantities. They perform vital functions in our bodies. In this blog post, a classification of micro-nutrients will be done.What we’ll do is list them…
Does water have calories? And if not, how then does it contribute to weight? Water has no calories but usually when you lose weight (at least the initial weight loss within a few days), it usually is water being lost,…
Water Water is another important macro-nutrient, necessary for the proper functioning of your body. It serves various roles in the body. Also, taking into account that water constitutes approximately ½ of your body weight already guarantees its significance. In this…
Do some foods contain more than 1 macro-nutrient? Are there foods with the 3 macro-nutrients (fats, carbohydrates, and proteins)? Yes, food can contain a variety of nutrients-macro-nutrients in specific. In this post, we’ll look at the different foods with different…
What Are Plant Sterols, Plant Stanols And Their Esters? Plant sterols and plant stanols (also referred to as phytosterols and phytostanols) occur naturally. They contain the same chemical structure and perform similar cellular functions as cholesterol. They are recommended as…
