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20Feb, 2018
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PHOSPHORUS (P)

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Phosphorus is an oligoelement found in all cells of the body. It has an important role on formation of bones and teeth, it is essential to the smooth functioning of the kidneys and helps growth by producing energy, relieves arthritic pain, promotes healthy gums, and has many other benefits for the the whole human body. Phosphorus main sources are dairy products, eggs, canned fish, chicken, beer yeast, walnuts, wheat germ, asparagus, legumes, garlic and artichokes. So don’t forget to include […]
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19Feb, 2018
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OXIDATION

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Oxidation – the reunion of oxygen with another element – is a natural phenomenon that also occurs with every cell in our body, and consequently causes the production of free radicals that damage and can even destroy the cells, leading to ageing. A diet high in antioxidants improves our body’s capacity to counteract these free radicals, a toxic garbage responsible for external signs, as ageing skin, and internal that may be the source of different cancer types. In what concerns biochemistry and orthomolecular nutrition, oxidation takes place in fat acids, […]
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