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Vitamin B Vitamin bWhen speak, we actually refer to the group B vitamins. Group B consists of vitamins related to metabolism. Metabolism is the set of biochemical reactions that help our bodies to “seize” foods.

The B vitamins are:

* Vitamin B-1 (Thiamin)
* Vitamin B-2 (Riboflavin)
* Vitamin B-3 (Niacin)
* Vitamin B-5 (pantothenic acid)
* Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine)
* Vitamin B-8 (Biotin)
* Vitamin B-9 (folic acid)
* Vitamin B-12 (Cyanocobalamin)

Vitamin B1 or Thiamine

* Features: conversion of sugars, nerve impulse conduction, oxygen metabolism
* Foods rich in thiamine, yeast, wheat germ, pork.

Vitamin B2 or Riboflavin

* Functions: absorption of proteins, fats and carbohydrates
* Foods rich in riboflavin, dry yeast, liver, cheese, eggs

Vitamin B3 or Niacin

* Functions: Cell energy metabolism, DNA repair
* Foods rich in niacin, dairy products, poultry, fish.

Vitamin B5 or pantothenic acid

* Functions: metabolism and synthesis of carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
* Foods rich in pantothenic acid, legumes, yeast, royal jelly.

Vitamin B6 or pyridoxine

* Functions: conservation of all body cells
* Foods rich in pyridoxine, dry yeast, wheat germ, liver

Vitamin B8 or Biotin

* Functions: metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, amino acids and purines
* Foods rich in biotin, eggs, liver, cereals.

Vitamin B9 or folic acid

* Functions: fundamental to the proper functioning of the nervous system
* Foods rich in folic acid: spinach, watercress, fruit

Read more about folic acid during pregnancy and how it helps prevent spina bifida.
Vitamin B12 or Cyanocobalamin

* Functions: essential for the proper development of bone marrow and nervous system
* Foods rich in Vitamin B12: eggs, dairy, liver.

What is Borage?
Borage, Borago officinalis L. is native to North Africa.
In Spain it is very typical in the kitchen, in some areas of Aragon and Navarre.
The word comes from the Arabic borage bu-ARAG “sudorific”, by ownership of the plant to produce sweat.
It is a plant with oval leaves, which usually measures about 50 inches and is known as much for its medicinal use as for its culinary use.
Where does the expression “peter out”?

When something gets watered down to say that was not important or did not get anywhere. The origin of this saying we are concerned that if an infusion of borage is just tasteless.
Nutritional information (per 100 g.)

The plant is particularly rich in mucilage, mineral salts, tannins and salicylic acid.
Borage brings a lot of provitamin A and vitamin C, and its minerals include iron, calcium and potassium. The minerals are abundant (especially potassium), particularly potassium nitrate being primarily responsible for its diuretic activity, cardiac tonic and sudorific.

For its mucilage content, it has emollient, antitussive and anti-inflammatory, so is used to treat infections of the upper airway.

* Kcal 25.
* Water 90 ml.
* Carbohydrates 3.5 g.
* Fiber 0.10 g.
* Iron 3.5 mg.
* Vitamin C 40 mg.
* Magnesium 50 mg.
* Potassium 470 mg.
* Calcium 95 mg.

Healing Properties

* Borage has anti-inflammatory which makes it indicated in the form of local poultices for the cure of skin rashes, acne, boils and abscesses.
* It can be used in cases of flu and fever to induce perspiration. It also helps to remove the urea, uric acid and other waste. Therefore, it will benefit those with rheumatic diseases, gout and nephritis.
* Similarly, borage seed oil is rich in linoleic acid which has the effect of lowering the rate of cholesterol in the blood and improves skin hydration.
* It is also a hormone regulator that normalizes the ovarian and menstrual disorders.

Nutritional Information Guava (per 100 g.)
* Energy: 44.3 kcal.
* Protein: 0.88 g.
* Carbohydrates: 5.8 g.
* Fiber: 5.2 g.
* Fat: 0.5 g.
* Cholesterol: 0 mg.
* AGP (polyunsaturated fatty acids): 0.21 g.
* SFA (saturated fatty acids): 0.14 g.
* AGM (monounsaturated fatty acids): 0.045 g.
* Vitamin A: 122 ug.
* Vitamin B1: 0.03 mg.
* Vitamin B2: 0.04 mg.
* Vitamin B6: 0.14 mg.
* Vitamin C: 273 mg.
* Vitamin D: 0 mg.
* Calcium: 17 mg.
* Sodium: 4 mg.
* Folic acid: 14 mg.
* Potassium: 290 mg.
* Phosphorus: 31 mg.

The large amount of vitamin C in guava makes its consumption is very beneficial for the eyes, skin, ear and respiratory system also becomes more important vitamin for menopause to reduce hot flashes and other symptoms this.

Its high fiber content makes it very suitable for improving intestinal transit, constipation, and preventing diseases of the digestive tract such as colon cancer.

Guava is also rich in potassium. This trace element is key to controlling blood pressure in hypertensive patients.
Did you know…?

Guava has been since pre-Columbian times a favored food in America, was offered to Christopher Columbus when he landed first in the West Indies as a symbol of diversity and natural wealth of the land.

The natives attributed aphrodisiac and healing properties, and its use was widespread among the population, which could explain why winter illnesses were virtually nonexistent among the native’s antillenses.

Guava is more than just a delicious fruit because it is a veritable cocktail of natural health that puts us all in our power.
What is cool?

Guava is a tropical fruit belonging to the family of Myrtaceae, the trees of the genus Psidium produce, grown in tropical America, Asia and Oceania. In other countries it is also known as guava, guar, myrtle, and luma.

Some are sweet and sour, generally are round, not very large. When ripe off a deep aroma that makes it very suggestive and tantalizing.

Usually consumed as fresh tropical fruit during the European summer, but is mostly used in jams, jellies, pastries, preserves and marmalades. The taste is surprising because reminiscent of walnut or hazelnut.
Properties of the guava

* Stimulates intestinal motility, does increase the volume of the stool because of its high fiber content.
* Helps reduce cholesterol and triglycerides.
* Improved blood pressure, decreasing it to be a rich source of potassium.
* Guava is ideal for controlling diabetes, because it does not cause high blood sugar spikes and other sweet fruits.
* It has a satiating effect, since much time remains in the stomach due to its high fiber and water.
* Can be used to treat anxiety disorders or nervousness, and even for the treatment of insomnia, because it has sedative properties. Guava juice is ideal for treating these disorders.
* Expectorant properties. Its use is highly recommended for the treatment of common diseases like colds, bronchitis, pharyngitis, and to reduce coughing.
* Helps strengthen the body’s defenses and is involved in the formation of collagen, a protein necessary for wound healing and strengthening of bones and teeth, among other functions.

Cancer is one of the scourges that hit most societies around the world. However, recently conducted a massive investigation in which thousands of professionals around the world, by which it concluded that those who eat lots of vitamin B6 have less risk of cancer disease.

The most shocking thing about this discovery is that the consumption of the vitamin above helps smokers to be free from lung cancer. The low probability of contracting the disease is up to 50 percent, a truly shocking number.

Vitamin B6 can be taken as tablets by different multivitamins, however, is present in regular diet of people that were seen in meat, fish, nuts and other similar foods.

In addition it should be noted that consumption of vitamin B6 is not only important to lower the likelihood of any cancer disease, but also serves to maintain strong and undamaged DNA.

With regard to lung cancer, specialists claimed that, despite taking vitamins help to lower risk, then the best option to escape suffering is to quit. Snuff consumption is the main cause of lung cancer deaths, and there is no doubt that vitamin is strong enough to stop the damage caused by snuff and nicotine.

If you have withered skin, weak hair, dull eyes, brittle bones or sleeping problems, are some symptoms that indicate a lack of Vitamins and Minerals.

Read this article carefully and discover the benefits of vitamins and minerals can make to your body.

Is a diverse group of chemicals, especially very small molecules that are involved in numerous biochemical processes of cellular metabolism. With few exceptions, the body can not manufacture them itself and must take the food you eat.

Vitamin A:

The effects of this vitamin, also called retinol or antixeroftalmica, is felt mainly in the vision and growth. Ingestion may be insufficient cause of blindness, one of the first symptoms of decreased vision in the dark. Among the foods higher in vitamin A include: butter, carrots, green leafy vegetables, fruits and cod liver oil. Read the rest of this entry »