The Use of Red Palm Oil as an Intervention Food to Prevent Vitamin A Deficiency Vitamin A is an essential nutrient that supports growth, immune function and vision in humans. Vitamin A deficiency is primarily a public health concern in developing countries where dietary sources of vitamin A are not as available as they are in industrialized countries. Vitamin A can be obtained from carotenoids (primarily beta-carotene) in certain plant products such as dark green, leafy vegetables and dark orange fruits and vegetables such as sweet potato and mango. However, red palm oil is the richest naturally occurring source of beta-carotene. It contains a total of 500-800 mg of pro-vitamin A carotenoids/ kg oil which is 15 times greater than the carotenoid contents of a carrot. Not only is red palm oil a rich source of beta-carotene, but the carotenoids that it contains are easily absorbed because they are already dissolved in oil. For these reasons, red palm oil is a plant food that solves the problem of poor bioavailability (Burns & Rice, 2013). Red palm oil has been an important cooking oil in the diets of populations living near the tropical rain forest because the palm oils originated in the rain forest regions of West Africa (Burns and Rice, 2013). In its natural state, red palm oil has a bright color and strong taste. Its distinctive flavor could diminish its chances of acceptance but because it is highly concentrated, it has authority over other food-based interventions to improve vitamin A deficiency (10 grams of red palm oil can provide over 40 mg of pro-vitamin A carotenoids) (Burri, 2012). This means that it does not need to be consumed in large amounts and that it should not be consumed on a daily basis. Few studies have i... ... middle of paper ... ...e red palm oil is refined, its chances of serving as a nutritional supplement are reduced. Works Cited Brahman, G. N. V., Manorama, R., & Rukmini, C. (1996). Red Palm Oil as a Source of Beta-Carotene for Combating Vitamin A Deficiency. Plant Foods for Human Nutrition, 49, 75-82. Burns, J. B., & Rice, A. L. (2013). Moving from efficacy to effectiveness: Red palm oil. Journal of American College of Nutrition, 29(3), 302-313. doi:10.1080/07315724.2010.1071984 Burri, B. J. (2012). Evaluating Global Barriers to the Use of Red Palm Oil as an Intervention Food to Prevent Vitamin A Deficiency. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 11, 221-232. doi: doi: 10.1111/j.1541-4337.2011.00181.x Manorama, R., & Rukmini, C., Sarita, M., (1997). Red Palm Oil for Combating Vitamin A Deficiency. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 6(1), 56-59.
According to the three-day nutritional report, my RDA intake is not accordingly to a desirable nutrition; I have deficiencies under micronutrients as well as macronutrients. In order to understand this procedure, I decided to break everything down by discussing all of the nutrients that fall below 80%. The goal is to recognize the factors that are affecting a desirable nutrition as well as to identify the food groups that will improve my nutritional health.
Agnes was, “the first to demonstrate that a commonly used food preservative, sulfur dioxide, had a protective effect on vitamin C and a damaging effect on thiamin (King)”. She learned this by studying the vitamin content of many important California-grown foods, wheat, almonds, and walnuts, and the effects of processing them. She also was extremely interested in developing the conclusion of why there were so many low weight (underweight) children, and what the cause was driven from.
Sesame seed oil: This oil is packed with B-complex vitamins, which is essential if you have an autoimmune or chronic disease that could impact the levels of vitamin B in your body. Vitamin B is essential for optimal health. It is also very high in the antioxidant vitamin E, which plays a part in the prevention of heart disease and
The purpose of this report is to explore the controversial dispute between the quality of two different forms of fish oil supplementation; Triglyceride (TG) and Ethyl Ester (EE). Fish oil can be implemented into a diet by eating either fish or taking supplements. Fish oil is extracted from selected fish that contain highly beneficial healthy oils known as omega-3 fatty acids, two of the most important omega-3 fatty acids that are found in fish oil are Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) and Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA). Some of these fish that contain healthy omega-3 fatty acids include Tuna, Salmon, Mackerel, Herring, Anchovy’s etc. Fish oil supplementation also often contains small amounts of vitamin E to prevent spoilage and is can be combined with various other minerals and vitamins. There is an array of benefits that are involved when implementing fish oil into a diet; although it’s most common association is that it has been linked to slightly lowering blood pressure or triglyceride levels (fats linked to cholesterol). Although fish oil is recommended for persons with high blood pressure, it’s extremely important to remember that it is only to be taken at recommended dosages as it can ironically increase the chances of stroke when overdosing on the supplement. The scope of this report includes a general comparison between TG and EE fish oil supplements and how they are chemically differentiated, with a focus on how the quality of the two forms of supplement are processed. This report will not focus on other forms of fish oil sources and the impact it might have on irreversible factors such as age, gender, genetics, race/culture or environmental conditions.
In 2011, the University Of Minnesota took women who take vitamins daily and studied them(Offit, Paul., 2013). The result was the same in that there was no supporting evidence that favors Pauling’s claims and statements. In conclusion, the general public believed the words of a man who had no specific evidence to support his own claims over researches done by trusted establishments who had evidence towards their own claims against Linus Pauling. Vitamin D is essential in many aspects especially during growth periods such as adolescents and infancy as indicated by Winston Koo and Nitin Walyat who are the respective authors of “Vitamin D and Skeletal Growth and Development”. Vitamin D is essential for the body as it helps development organ cells; without the development of organ cells, the body cannot fight against harsh diseases and it will eventually cause severe diseases which can lead to delayed growth rate(Koo, Winston ., 2013, p.188).. Children who drink breast milk are more prone to vitamin D deficiency because breast milk does not contain as many vitamins as mineral (Koo,
Holistic nutrition is increasingly becoming popular in healthcare practice due to the growing detoxification culture amongst the people with the aim of improving individual health. Consumption of toxic elements toxifies the body, the consumption of processed food products is the primary cause of diseases amongst the people. There is increased use of Holistic Nutrition by both healthy people and people with health conditions with the aim of achieving optimum body function and health. The increased use of holistic nutrition in the community improves health outcomes and reduces poor health outcomes that are caused by poor lifestyle choices of using processed food products. Holistic nutrition provides a natural approach of ensuring positive health
Lycopene is a member of the carotenoids pigment family that conveys bright red color to many plants. Its name is obtained primarily from tomato. Lycopene is currently considered one of the most efficient antioxidants, protecting against free radicals that accelerate aging and damage critical parts of the cell (Liu, 2008). Recent studies have shown an inverse relationship between intake of tomatoes along with tissue lycopene levels and the incidence of coronary heart disease (CHD).
I newly found out that every “One ounce of chile contains as much as 20,000 units of Vitamin A, which is twice the minimum daily requirement” (19). Which is surprising for me because ever since I was a child, my thoughts about chiles is that it only gives spiciness to a food. I didn’t know that a chile has something more to give. I also discovered about the jalapeño that “One hundred grams of Texas green chile contains 235 mg. of vitamin C while a California orange has but 49 mg” (19). Its an astounding and shocking because of the revealing information that jalapeños gives more vitamins than the oranges. Now, I know that not only oranges are good supplier of vitamins, but jalapeños also are a good source of vitamin C and also vitamin A which essential part of our body. In addition to that, Burciaga mentioned that “Calcium content in chiles is also high”(19) which gives me an additional information that chiles are also rich in minerals that is very important for our bone
After persistent research, Augusto and Michaela discover a study that used long chain fatty acids on rats, and they decide to incorporate this oil into Lorenzo’s diet. They believe that this fatty acid manipulation would change the composition of fatty acids, and reduce Lorenzo’s C24 and C26 levels to normal. Despite the consumption of oleic acid,
Vitamin A and B1 through B6, which are found in most red meats, can cause harmful effects in the body. Vitamin A helps the development of healthy skin, bones, and eyes. If too much vitamin A is ingested, there is an increased risk of liver cancer and high cholesterol. Vitamins B1 through B6 helps the body produce energy and maintain heart health. However, an over abundance of these vitamins can cause high numbers of red blood cells and anemia. Vitamin B12 also helps with energy; however, when too much is ingested in the body an individual can develop a rare eye disease that causes blindness and severe amounts of blood clots throughout the body. Vita...
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Cosmetics, soap, chocolate, and frozen meals. These general products all have something in common; they include palm oil, a resource found in oil palm trees located primarily in Indonesia and Malaysia. Palm oil is a valuable resource that is contained in many everyday products. However, the mass consumption of this ingredient caused wide deforestation in wildlife’s natural habitat and is leading to the endangerment of several animal species. Sustainable palm oil is grown and harvested by companies on private land to avoid deforestation and harm to wildlife, so people should consider purchasing products that include sustainable palm oil rather than palm oil taken from natural forests.
Nowadays, healthy is the number one individual and also governmental concern. As the saying goes, ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’ is clearly show that eat nutritious food such as fruits and vegetables can provide a good health and can prevent us from harmful diseases. As we know, vegetables provided various types of vitamins needed by the body for instance pumpkin contains a lot of vitamin A, tomatoes contain vitamin C and spinach contains folate. Pumpkin is one of nature’s riches sources of alpha-carotene, a carotenoid that converts to retinol which is a form of vitamin A. The amount of vitamin A that contain in the pumpkin per serving (116g) is 171%, vitamin C 17%, calcium 2% and iron 5% (Pumpkin raw, 2014). There are a lot of benefits when consuming vitamin A, for example this vitamin promotes healthy vision, bone growth, reproduction and help boosts our immune system. Apart from that, a diet high in vitamin A may lower the risk of many types of cancer. Besides, some vegetables also contain a lot of vitamin C such as tomatoes, bell peppers and broccoli. The function of vitamin C is it helps heal the wounds and keep away the body from bacterial infection. According to researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, they discovered that vitamin C can kill drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) bacteria (Libov, 2013, para. 3). Besides that, vitamin C
We must concern the importance of vitamin to stay healthy. The blood sugar level and the amount of insulin must be stable. Nevertheless, food intake according to the food pyramid does not guarantee good health. For example, large portion of vegetables and fruits should be included in our diet, butif they are not product of organic farming, the comestible might show sight effects due to the usage of artificial fertilizers for crop production. Thus, human health will be affected also even if they practice their food intake according to the food