Vitamin B6
Introduction: Vitamin B6 or pyridoxine is an essential, water soluble nutrient which is required for protein metabolism and body immunity. It has shown potential to reduce risk for cardiovascular events and seizures. Required Daily amount: Age Male Female Pregnancy Lactation 0 – 6 months 0.1 mg 0.1 mg 7 – 12 months 0.3 mg o.3 mg 1 […]
Vitamin B12
Introduction: Vitamin B12 is one of the eight B vitamins and plays an important role in cell metabolism. It is a water-soluble vitamin (i.e. it dissolves in water and after the body utilises it, the leftover amounts leave the body through urine). Vitamin B12 contains the mineral cobalt in its chemical structure, thus it is […]
Folic Acid
Introduction: Folates or Vitamin B9 are water soluble vitamins that are present in a variety of foods . They are components of multi-vitamins and pre-natal vitamins as they are incredibly important for the development of babies during pregnancy, responsible for cell division and growth and the generation of red blood cells. There are two forms of […]
Vitamin E
Introduction: Vitamin E is fat soluble nutrient and is utilized by the body for protection against free radicals, which are harmful by products formed when our bodies convert food into energy. Free radicals are also found in our surroundings, in cigarette smoke, ultraviolet light, smoke and air pollution and can damage our bodies through increased exposure. Vitamin […]
L Carnosine
Introduction: L Carnosine is a naturally occurring protein that may be found all over the body, but is seen in heavier concentrations in the brain, heart and in muscles when they are active. Carnosine synthetase is an enzyme that helps with carnosine production. It is broken up into its constituent amino acid elements by an enzyme […]
Folinic Acid
Folinic acid is a medication also commonly known as leucovorin. Although it is similar to folic acid (vitamin b9) in action, its chemical structure is different. Unlike folic acid, Folinic acid does not require to be activated by an enzyme (dihydrofolate reductase) in order to be used by the body and is therefore a biologically active folate. […]
Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Introduction: Omega 3 oils are essential fatty acids that cannot be synthesised in the human body, therefore it is important to acquire them through diet or supplementation. These are considered to be the building blocks of the brain as studies have shown their role in neurological and visual development, during infancy and childhood. There is evidence that […]
What is an MRI
MRI or Magnetic Resonance Imaging is a diagnostic tool that uses a large magnet and radio waves to take scans of the body that are able to visualise internal organs and structures. It is useful in picking up signs of various diseases or ailments , from torn ligaments to tumours and has proven to be helpful […]
The First 5yrs of Life – The Importance of Brain Stimulation and Neuroplasticity
The human brain has often been referred to as the most complex supercomputer we know of, operating at rapid fire speeds. However, perhaps the most unique feature of the brain is its ability to re-wire or re-shape itself. Neurons or brain cells that transmit impulses through connections or synapses, are able to disconnect and reconnect […]