Many individuals do not understand the significant impact the role of diet and nutrition has on the development of neurological disorders. This paper will entail in depth information about specific components relating to vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements; as well as the impact they have on the nervous system. Most of the literature was gathered from various sources such as Ebscohost, The National Health Institute, and Medline Plus (CITE). Vitamins Vitamins are defined as substances individuals need to grow and develop normally. There are 13 major vitamins which are: vitamin A, B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, and vitamin K. Each vitamin is either water soluble or fat soluble, and they are found in different food sources. Water soluble vitamins are capable of dissolving in water, while fat soluble vitamins can be dissolved by fat. Vitamins are not only found in food sources, but they may also be bought as dietary supplements for individuals who may have some sort of deficiency (CITE). …show more content…
There are two sources of vitamin A known as, preformed vitamin A and provitamin A. Preformed vitamin A is found in foods such as chicken, fish, meat, and dairy products. Provitamin A is found in vegetables, fruits, and many other plant-based products. The most common type of provitamin A in both dietary supplements and food products is beta-carotene. Vitamin A deficiency is rare, but it could cause an age-related macular degeneration or loss of central vision within the elderly population (CITE
Vitamin deficiencies are a leading cause of nerves being damaged or weakened. Several vitamins such as B12, B6, and E are essential for keeping humans and their bodies healthy. Without these vitamins, the human body would slowly start to deteriorate with function. Thiamine is greatly needed to keep nerves in a stable state and prevent inflammation of the nerves. Humans must do their part to keep their bodies healthy and safe from spinal damage as caused most commonly by car accidents.
In Areopagitica, Milton talks heavily about the topic of food and eating because it was something that was familiar to all his readers. Not only does everyone eat, but in the Bible that all his good Christian readers would have read there is much said about what foods are right or wrong to eat. Milton uses passages in the Bible to support his analogy that if man is free to choose what is right or wrong to consume in order to nourish his physical body, why should he not be able to judge what books should nourish him mentally?
Vitamin B12 is only found in animal products like eggs, meat, shellfish, and dairy and many groups of people
Dietary supplements are used to add additional nutritional value to the diet. Some common forms of supplements include: vitamins, amino acids, minerals, herbs, and enzymes, and can be found in a multitude of forms such as capsules, liquids, gel caps, powders, and tablets. Dietary supplements are becoming increasingly popular among Americans today. According to the Centers for Disease and Control, “Over half of the adults in the U.S. use at least one type of dietary supplement, the most common being multivitamins.”1 Many use these vitamins because they are believed to present a number of benefits, such as helping or treating diseases, etc. While dietary supplements can be beneficial to your health; Americans should also be cognizant of the health
...d, “The Low-fat Study.” He placed 150 MS & Narcolepsy patients on a low saturated fat diet. They were graded by Prof Swank with a neurological disability scale and during the 34 years, some expressed rapid progression of MS and Narcolepsy. Some were confined to using a wheelchair or being in bed rest as well as many others who died. Lowering saturated fat consumption was enough to cause a change in the progression of MS and Narcolepsy. The death rates of poor dieters were much higher than those of good dieters. It is evident that by eating the proper foods and exercising regularly patients experiencing both of these diseases can improve their health conditions. These diseases can happen to people of different ages and races, but following the right treatment, nutrition, and lifestyle can result in a healthy body at any age even with these life altering conditions.
The research into the effect Vitamin A has on Alzheimer’s disease needs to be furthered. One avenue to further it would be examining retinoic acids in vivo. This would allow the retinoid mechanisms of action and their receptors in Alzheimer’s disease to be better understood. Another method to further research would be to study the affect retinoic acid has on amyloid β in Alzheimer’s disease using different techniques, such as histopathological observation.
Vitamin B12 deficiency is common in the United States and often responsible for anemia and neurologic symptoms, particularly in the elderly.
The 13 well-identified vitamins are classified according to their ability to be absorbed in fat or water. The fat-soluble vitamins-A, D, E, and K-are generally consumed along with fat-containing foods, and because they can be stored in the body's fat, they do not have to be consumed every day. The water-soluble vitamins-the eight B vitamins and vitamin C-cannot be stored and must be consumed frequently, preferably every day (with the exception of some B vitamins, as noted below).
Vitamin E can be found in foods and dietary supplements. Natural vitamin E from food sources is called d-alpha-tocopherol. The dietary supplement for is dl-alpha-tocopherol. Vitamin E can be found in wheat germ, some nuts, seeds and oils and leafy green vegetables. Vitamin E appears in many fortified cereals as well. Wheat germ provides the highest concentration of vitamin E with sunflower seeds taking second place. One tablespoon of wheat germ oil provides one hundred percent of an adult’s RDI for vitamin E. One ounce of sunflower seeds fulfills thirty-seven of an adult’s RDI for vitamin E. Other food sources of vitamin E include sunflower, safflower, soybean and co...
When one hears the three words: vitamins, nutrients, and minerals, they think of one thing-being healthy and noticing what your intake is daily. Nutrition is all about vitamins and nutrients. Firstly, vitamins are an organic compound required by the body in small amounts of metabolism, to protect health, and for proper growth of children. Vitamins also assist in the formation of hormones, blood cells, nervous systems chemicals, and genetic material. There are 13 well-identified vitamins. Some examples of the 13 well-identified vitamins are: A, D, E, and K-fat contained foods, B, C-consumed immediately. A well known and commonly used in commercials for orange juice vitamin is vitamin C. Vitamin C or ascorbic acid is important in the synthesis and maintenance of connective tissues. The lack of vitamin C will result in a sickness called scurvy. Scurvy harms the gums, mucous membranes, and the skin. Another well-known vitamin and is also used to commercial to give more information about this beverage is the vitamin in milk. The vitamin in milk is vitamin D. If you do not drink milk and obtain this vitamin, your bones and teeth will become soft and weak. Lacking one or more of the 13 well-identified vitamins will cause sickness and weakness to your body. Secondly, nutrients are how the body assimilates certain compounds. Nutrients are classified in 5 major groups: proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals. One of the five nutrients is carbohydrate. The carbohydrate group principally consists of sugar, starch, dextrin, cellulose, and glycogen. In more basic terms, carbohydrates are sugars needed by human and other living organisms. Some types of foods that contain carbohydrates would be candies, ice cream, fruit juice, soda, chocolate bars etc. Lastly, vitamins are connected to minerals. Minerals are also a very important part of a healthy person. There are 11 major groups of minerals. They are: calcium, chromium, copper, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, potassium, selenium, and zinc. All these terms look very familiar if one has taken chemistry. These are the elements of our world. One of the more common minerals that most people have heard of is calcium. Calcium also helps with the structure and strength of teeth and bones. Vitamins and minerals work together to help humans maintain a healthy body. For example, vitamin D works with calcium to help for and maintain the strength of teeth and bones.
Bryan, J., Osendarp, S., Hughes, D., Calvaresi, E., Baghurst, K., & Van Klinken, J. (2004). Nutrients for Cognitive Development in School-aged Children. Nutrition Reviews, 62(8), 295-306. doi:10.1301/nr.2004.aug.295-306
Vitamin D can often be obtained with two different methods. The main method is the conversion of 7-dehydrocholesterol in the skin into Vitamin D3 via sun exposure to absorb ultraviolet B radiation with a wavelength of 290-315nm (Holick 2007). The other method, is through consumption in diets through plants in the form of Vitamin D2; or fatty fishes, supplements or fortified vitamin D products in the form of Vitamin D3 (Lavie, Lee & Milani 2011). Vitamin D undergoes hydroxylation twice; first with the enzyme 25-hydroxylase to form 25-hydroxyvitamin D (Calcidiol) (Al Mheid et al. 2013). Then, Calcidiol is converted to the most active form of Vitamin D, 1,25-dihidroxyvitamin D Hormone (Calcitriol) with the help of renal 1--hydroxylase in the kidney (Al Mheid et al. 2013). Vitamin D2 and D3 are relatively similar since share the same hydroxylation pathway to produce Calcitriol (Tripkovic 2013), however, D3 has shown to have a greater influence on Calcidiol levels and thus more effective in maintaining Vitamin D health (Heaney et al. 2011).
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) occurs naturally as organic compounds. They may appear as white solids or impurely as yellowish samples. They dissolve well in water to form mildly acid solutions. Making them water-soluble.
Although there are wide varieties of options as to what a vegetarian can eat and how they can incorporate those nutrients into their diet, some do not choose to incorporate all of those necessary nutrients, and as a result, are deficient in some of the health guidelines and daily essential needs required for optimal health. B12 and vitamin D are two nutrients that many vegetarians are deficient in (Pros and Cons of Vegetarianism). B12 is attained from consuming meat, but some studies have shown that certain plants are able to provide some of the B vitamins but it is not a proven fact. For the B Vitamins, meat is the most convenient source in which to find these nutrients. By having a plant based diet, it usually more than one serving to attain all the necessary and essential amino acids, whereas meat can provide all the nutrients in a smaller quantity.(Vegetarian
Vitamins are essential aids in many body processes, converting food the energy, building and maintaining cells, and other functions.