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Vitamins

Vitamins help our bodies grow and develop normally. The best way to get enough vitamins is to eat a balanced diet with a variety of foods. Knowing about the different types and what they do can help to make sure the body gets enough for overall wellness. They are nutrients that the human body needs to function and fight off disease. The body cannot produce vitamins on its own, so they must be acquired through food or supplements. There are 13 that are essential to the human body in order to work well. They are used in many different ways inside your body. While they do not directly serve as a source of energy, they do help the enzymes that generate energy from nutrients such as carbohydrates and fats. Knowledge of the different types and understanding the purpose of these are important for optimal health. For Answers to any questions you may have please call Dr. Jimenez at 915-850-0900

Vitamin Pills Stop Working With Coffee Scientists Claim

Vitamin Pills Stop Working With Coffee Scientists Claim

by | Mar 29, 2017 | Nutrition, Vitamins, Wellness

  • The heat in the drinks can dramatically reduce the effects of tablets
  • It can even kill the ‘friendly’ bacteria in probiotic foods such as yoghurts
  • Around 46 per cent of British adults take daily vitamin supplements

 

In these health-conscious times, millions of us wash down a vitamin pill as part of our breakfast routine.

But it seems we may be wasting our time. Researchers claim swallowing vitamin supplements with tea or coffee can wipe out all the good they do.

The heat in the drinks can dramatically reduce the effects of tablets, and even kill the ‘friendly’ bacteria in probiotic foods such as yoghurts, experts said.

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