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General Category / General Discussion / Does Vitamin B6 Help in the Treatment With Autism?
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on: May 17, 2010, 06:36:57 PM
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There have been numerous studies completed with curious questions of asking if vitamin B6, helps with the treatment of autism. That is a good question. There have been strong reports from sources stating that vitamin B6 in high dosages, may benefit children with autism. Of course this should be taken with other normal supplements.
To this date, there has been no report of the effects associated with taking oral or large dosages of vitamin B6, that would help with the treatment of autism.
The studies reveal some side effects such as tingling in the hands and feet, which is comparable to what you would feel, when your hand or foot fall asleep. These individuals were not taking magnesium with B6.
Taking magnesium with B6 vitamin is not a cure, but is does make a difference. Magnesium is found in many foods, but mostly in green vegetables. It is an imperative mineral that is necessary for all the body cells and brain cells.
I have viewed many studies, read many articles on the subject of this vitamin and asked the question, is it suppose to help with the treatment of autism? I have discovered that a child with autism might improve with high dosages of B6 vitamin, if that individual has the body or system, that requires the vitamin.
It appears, that some individuals are extremely sensitive to larger than normal amounts of this vitamin, which means, it is not wise to give the vitamin to them.
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General Category / General Discussion / Recommended Dosages of Vitamin B12
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on: May 17, 2010, 06:36:19 PM
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Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin that is not produced in the human body and has to be ingested from external sources. However, it plays a number of very important roles in the body, including taking an active role in the creation and regulation of cells, the replication of DNA, the metabolizing of fatty acids as well as the production of energy. Although the vitamin itself, as well as the body's method of absorbing it is extremely complex, the body only needs a small amount of Vitamin B12 to meets its basic needs. Further, the liver also stores excess B12, often enough to keep the body healthy for several years, so going without daily intake rarely results in a deficiency or other problems.
According to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the standard Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of B12 is 2.4 micrograms per day for a person over the age of fourteen years old. This number is slightly increased to 2.6 mcg and 2.8 mcg for pregnant women and lactating women respectively. Most well nourished people receive this minimum dosage of Vitamin B12 naturally through the consumption of animal products (meat, fish, eggs, dairy) on a regular basis. Other people that have medical conditions that prevent their bodies from properly absorbing B12 are able to take it as a supplement in several different ways in order to avoid having a deficiency.
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General Category / General Discussion / The Best Acne Vitamin
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on: May 17, 2010, 06:36:01 PM
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It is easy enough to rush out and buy an acne treatment from the pharmacy, but you should look into some alternatives.
Taking certain vitamins or following a certain diet can be a good way to treat acne and keep it at bay. Also, this can be used whilst taking medication for acne whether moderate or severe.
So what is a good acne vitamin? Studies have shown that vitamin A is one of the best acne vitamins as it can be effective in many ways.
Vitamin A is an acne vitamin that is fat soluble. What this means is that the body will break it down better because of the natural body fat. Improvements in night vision and hormone production are other main effects of this acne vitamin. It will also help to control the digestive, respiratory function and urinary tracts. The quality of the teeth, skin and bones are also boosted by vitamin A. Not having any or little vitamin A can cause a weak immune system.
Since this vitamin can also cure sever forms of acne, vitamin A is looked on as a very good acne vitamin. To be effective, a dosage is needed in the region of 300,000 to 500,000 IU every day. You must be aware that this is a very high dosage and that is why this level is for severe acne sufferers and monitored by a medical professional such as your doctor or GP.
You must also be aware that taking high levels of this acne vitamin over a long period of time can be harmful. This is due to the fact any excess is not eliminated from the body. When too much is stored in the body for too long, it can be directly linked to liver damage and nerve damage.
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General Category / General Discussion / Vitamin D - How Much Sunlight Does it Take to Get Enough?
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on: May 17, 2010, 06:35:44 PM
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Vitamin D deficiency is possibly one of the most recognized forms of vitamin deficiencies in the world. This is largely as a result of sedentary lifestyles in which we see individuals either working primarily indoors or so infused with paranoia regarding skin cancer that any time they go into the sun they wear protective layers of clothing. These could be the contributing factors to why the list of diseases and conditions associated with vitamin D deficiency are growing daily. While taking care to avoid excess sun exposure, some exposure to the sun is of utmost importance. With more individuals living in fear of the sun, when in fact they should be embracing it, collective mindsets must be changed to consider sun exposure a vital element of a healthy life.
Guidelines for Consumption
Most guidelines are fairly vague when it comes to recommending a specific amount of sunlight required for healthy living, and the problem with vague guidelines is exactly that: the recommendations are too general to be useful and considering each individual has a distinctly different requirement, the levels of vitamin D necessary depend upon several factors; these range from where one lives, skin type, time of year and even items as mundane as atmospheric conditions.
A recent study put forth by scientists at the Norwegian Institute for Air Research demonstrated the creation of a calculator that takes into consideration the various factors and estimates the number of minutes of exposure each individual requires on a daily basis to produce sufficient vitamin D for optimal health: roughly 25 mcg. Unfortunately, while it does provide a general idea, the criteria for determining how much specific individuals require is extremely complex and US cities are not listed in the calculator.
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General Category / General Discussion / Does Vitamin Deficiency Cause Hair Loss? Find Out Here
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on: May 17, 2010, 06:35:29 PM
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Did you know on an average day every person out there can lose around 100 hairs? When your hair doesn't grow back it can create a problem. Hair loss women vitamin deficiency is something that many women need to know about. If they are lacking certain vitamins from their diet they could suffer from the problem.
Though if you were to name the main cause of thinning hair in women it would be stress. When it comes to vitamins and minerals though they are up there as a main cause too. So you need to pay a bit of attention and decide when you may have a problem or not.
When you are missing iron, such as suffering from anemia you could see more hair falling out. Though it is something that can be fixed by adding in some iron pills to your diet. You should really see the doctor to make sure there are not more problems in your body.
Hormones that become out of balance will also cause a problem with hair loss. In fact if your thyroid is either overactive or underactive your hair could be suffering. That's why it's not always just an iron deficiency that you should consider as the cause to your thinning hair.
There may be many diseases that can cause the hair to fall out and not grow back. Polycystic ovary syndrome is a perfect example. Manifesting itself sometimes through the symptom of a woman's hair falling out. But you could also have too many fatty acids in your diet.
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