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THE ESSENCE OF MICRONUTRIENTS
Post Views: 1,284 Poshan Maah (Nutrition Month) is celebrated in India in the month of September. As part of celebrating nutrition month and spreading the awareness of holistic nutrition, detailed and in-depth information on the necessary micronutrients was covered throughout the month (September 2021). The list of vitamins and minerals below can give an understanding of how these micronutrients work in your body. The daily requirement and the food sources of each nutrient have been mentioned. The recommended dietary intake as per the guidelines of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has also been given. Click on a nutrient below and find out detailed information on each one of…
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POTASSIUM
Post Views: 948 Thousands of years ago, when man roamed the earth gathering and hunting, potassium was abundant in the diet, while sodium was scarce. The so-called Paleolithic diet provided about 16 times more potassium than sodium. Today, most Indians barely get half of the recommended amount of potassium in their diets. The increase in sodium to potassium ratio is due to the majority of salt hidden in processed or fast foods. Most of these foods are poor sources of potassium. This imbalance, which conflicts with human evolution, is thought to be a major contributor to high blood pressure and has affected more than 1/4th of the population globally. What…
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SODIUM
Post Views: 577 Sodium is one of the three macro-minerals present in the human body. Sodium, potassium, and chloride together are known as electrolytes that are essential for maintaining the water balance in the body. What is the role of sodium in the body? Sodium (Na) is an important constituent of the fluid present outside and inside the cell. Proper concentration of sodium is necessary to maintain osmotic balance and keep the cell in proper shape. Maintains blood volume: The total amount of sodium in the body affects the amount of fluid in the blood (blood volume) and around the cells. Transport: Sodium helps in the transport of glucose and amino…
