Vitamin B12 is an essential water-soluble vitamin since it dissolves in water and leaves the body through the urine. Like the other B vitamins, vitamin B12 is necessary for the nervous system’s maintenance, red blood cell formation, and protein metabolism. Therefore, having a vitamin B12 deficiency can negatively impact health. The human body does produce […]
Dietary fibre is a plant-based, non-digestible carbohydrate in vegetables and whole grains. It is also known as roughage. Usually, the small intestine breaks down the food one eats, but this is not the case with fibre. Instead, the bacteria in the large intestine partially or completely ferment the plant fibres. Therefore, fibre serves as a […]
The digestive system is the most essential yet sensitive part of the human body. It consists of the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, and gallbladder. It is essentially responsible for breaking down foods and liquids into chemical components such as protein, fats, and carbohydrates. Furthermore, it helps the body absorb these nutrients, utilising them as energy for […]
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) refers to a disorder that creates an imbalance of hormones in the female body. Subsequently, women with PCOS go through excessive male sex hormone production. Excess androgen leads to acne, hair loss, excessive hair growth, weight gain etc. In addition, PCOS results in insulin resistance, further resulting in weight gain. Even […]