Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Vitamin K and blood clotting
Vitamin K's main function is to regulate normal blood clotting (because of its role in the synthesis of prothrombin). Blood clotting is a method that begins routinely when any injury produces a tear in a blood vessel. The process of blood clotting involves a set of molecules, which circulate endlessly through the bloodstream. Vitamin K regulates usual blood clotting by serving the body transport calcium. Protein Z appears to improve the action of thrombin (the activated form of prothrombin) by promoting its connection with phospholipids in cell membranes. Protein C and protein S are anticoagulant proteins that give control and balance in the coagulation cascade. Vitamin K2, not vitamin K1 (phylloquinone; phytonadione), can get better a group of blood disorders known as myelodysplastic syndromes.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Benefits of Wheat Grass
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
METHYLSULFONYLMETHANE
MSM is one of nature's richest sources of sulfur. MSM must not be confused with sulfa-based drugs, sulfates, or sulfites, which are synthetic and have been recognized to cause allergic and other adverse reactions. DMSO2 is one more name for MSM. It is the main metabolite of DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide), a naturally occurring sulfur compound known for its potent pain-reduction and anti-inflammatory properties. Anyone recognizable with DMSO knows is aware of its very unpleasant odor. MSM does not make this odor and is very much preferred over DMSO.
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Vitamin E is very necessary for fertility and reproduction. Deficiency in rats has shown that it causes to absorption in the female and loss of fertility on the male. This potent antioxidant plays vital roles in male sperm production. It is recognized that a lack of vitamin E inhibits the formation of sperm. Low vitamin E levels can reason a decline in the formation of key sex hormones and enzymes responsible for sperm production. Even though potency is not affected, fertility is improved because of its protective effect on sperm cell membranes. Supplementation with Vitamin E may as well aid in improving sperm motility. Dose: 400 IU daily. Talk to your doctor prior to starting Vitamin E, particularly if you are currently taking aspirin or other blood thinners.
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Blusher
Blusher gives your face few color and chiseling. Be careful where you put it. Sweep it outward to enlarge your eyes, and a little under your cheekbones gives you a chiseled impression. A dab on the chin and nose is okay too if it is a light shade. Cream blushes are additional moisturizing so they're idyllic for dry skin (oily skin -types steer clear). Blend onto your cheeks to make a just-took-a-jog flush. Powdered blushes absorb oil so they're ideal for oily and acne-prone skin. In addition, they create a matte end for a shine-free face.