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The sulfur level in plasma varies from 1.5 to 0.7 milliequivalents (mEq) per liter.
It is found in all organisms, in the arterial walls, in the bile, in cartilage, the adrenal, the insulin, vitamin B1.

The organic sulfur is of two kinds: non-protein and protein. Includes sulfolipids and sulfatides.

Forms protein include sulfur amino acids (methionine and cystine), glycoproteins (sulfate + sulfuric acid + carbohydrate) found in cartilage, tendons and bone matrix, the products from the detoxification intestinal bacterial and other organic compounds such as heparin, insulin, thiamine, bio tub, lipoic acid, coenzymes, proteins of hair and skin keratin. Inorganic forms of sulfur are combined with sodium sulfate, potassium and magnesium. Read the rest of this entry »

The phosphorus in the form of phosphates is widely distributed in nature. Both the mineral kingdom and in vegetable and animal. The match is between 0.8% and 1.1% of total body weight (about 600-900 gr., And 80% of which is in the skeleton, including teeth, in combination with calcium. remaining 20% ​​is in serum and is distributed throughout all cells.

The serum level is 3-4.5 mg per 100 ml in adults. In children is 4-7 mg per 100 ml. In the body, phosphorus exists as organic and inorganic salts. The phosphorus content of soft tissues have metabolic priority over that of the bones. The inorganic phosphorus is ionizable and diffuse through the organic membrane. The bile and pancreatic juice, as well as intestinal juice, containing phosphate ions in proportion and help maintain the balance between phosphorus intake and fecal excretion. Read the rest of this entry »

PHYSIOLOGY The total content of aluminum in the human body is 50 to 150 mg.
The highest concentrations of aluminum observed in the lungs, liver, testicles, ovaries and prostate.

ALUMINUM enzyme has an important role, related to the succinic dehydrogenase which is a carrier of oxygen to the body and indispensable starting point for the oxidation-reduction mechanisms. Cytochrome intensifies reactions. Form chelates with amino acids and is found in liver enzymes. Prevents the absorption of phosphorus from the intestine. Read the rest of this entry »

It is the principal cation of extracellular fluid. Related to the osmotic balance and extracellular fluid volume. Sodium homeostasis is regulated mainly by the kidney.

REQUIREMENTS AND SOURCES Most of the dietary sodium is added to foods as sodium chloride or table salt. ” Other dietary sources are meat and dairy products. The minimum requirements in healthy adults is covered with an intake of 90 to 100 mg. daily, unless increased sweating or vomiting. In the Western diet contains more than 2 to 7 g/day, ie much higher than required. In hot climates, where more sodium lost through sweating or certain diets which do not take any salt, muscle cramps may occur. Read the rest of this entry »

There are 25 gr. magnesium in the adult. The rate increases with altitude.
Magnesium is found primarily combined with calcium and phosphorus in the complex salts of bone (70%).
The rest are distributed in plasma (1.4 to 2.5 mg/mL), primarily in red blood cells. About 80% is ionized and diffusible. The rest is bound to serum proteins.

The muscles contain more magnesium than calcium, in contrast to the blood.
In cells, its concentration is 15 mEq/L (milliequivalents per liter).
Mg level in the cerebrospinal fluid is higher than in serum.
Only 45% of ingested magnesium is absorbed, 55% is excreted in the feces. It is absorbed in the small intestine and to some extent, into the stomach.
The factors that inhibit the absorption of calcium magnesium also disturb: phosphate, calcium, alkalis, excess fat.
Parathyroid hormone increases the absorption of magnesium from the intestine.
Does not accumulate in the body.
Excretion is by kidney, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and gastrointestinal tract.
The urinary excretion is relatively low because the kidney conserves magnesium efficiently. Aldosterone increases renal permeability for magnesium, as it does with the potassium to conserve sodium.
Normally, between 60 and 120 mg. of magnesium per day are excreted in the urine. Read the rest of this entry »

Fluorine is found in the body, teeth, skin, thyroid, bone, plasma, lymph and viscera. Maintains bone enamel of teeth and bones and seems to speak against osteoporosis. Affects the eye shine.
Your metabolism is altered adversely by prolonged taking steroids and tranquilizers.

NEEDS daily intake has little meaning, since it depends on water content. No specific requirements.

Where it is in the drinking water is found in varying amounts, usually from one part to 10 million. Water is the main source of supply.
Artificial water fluoridation should be one part per million.
Although fluoride in food represents a small part of the contribution, is found mainly in wheat, barley, rice, apricot, grape, potato, radish, tomato, asparagus, spinach, tea. Read the rest of this entry »

15 minerals are required in the daily diet, six of them in large quantities and nine are called micronutrients and trace minerals are.

- Calcium (Ca)
- Phosphorus (P)
- Magnesium (Mg)
- Sodium (Na)
- Potassium (K)
- Chloride (Cl)

Evidence or trace minerals or micronutrients:

- Iron (Fe)
- Zinc (Zn)
- Iodine (Y)
- Copper (Cu)
- Manganese (Mn)
- Fluorine (F)
- Chromium (Cr)
- Selenium (Se)
- Molybdenum (Mo)
- Sulfur and cobalt, are also essential, but there are recommended amounts. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’ve tried with much cleaner skin, lotion, cream or gel to treat your acne and you still can not get rid of it, maybe this information might be interested in: eat more cereal and whole grains can give you a hand from your interior for keeping your skin healthy and free of impurities.

A group of Australian researchers has found that wheat and other grains can be of great help to reduce acne: in this study found that after 12 weeks those who had chosen diets rich in whole grain products manifestation of pimples and pustules had dropped to 20 percent.

Such foods are considered low glycemic index, so it helps to balance glucose. Surely you’re wondering what this has to do with acne: for refined carbohydrates can cause increases in blood insulin, which in turn promotes the production of certain hormones, including androgens, which in high amounts can enhance the appearance granite.

So when it comes to choose what kind of muffins or cookies take it to your mouth, you have another good reason to do so by the integrated alternatives. Remember that the range of possibilities is wide: brown rice, quinoa, barley, oats, and all baked goods and other products made from them and other whole grains.

Who has not ever had bone pain? Of course, the bones do not hurt, what hurts, a lot is the inflammation of the surrounding structures (muscles, tendons, tissues, etc.). And that force us to go to the doctor to resolve it.

Phytotherapy level using a scientific name bush, Ribes nigrum, although everyone knows him as black currant. Spontaneous growth in several areas, is grown in European countries for its fruit (currants).

Although the cuisine uses the fruit, more interested in phytoremediation leaves, rich in flavonoids with anti-inflammatory properties and are used since ancient times by simply rubbing the painful area or where a mosquito has bitten to reduce pain and inflammation.

The chemical composition varies according to the bush analyzed. The sheet contains, among others, amino acids, ascorbic acid, phenolic acids, essential oil, anthocyanins, tannins and flavonoids (rutoside, hiperósido, etc.). In the result, in addition, there are many minerals and vitamin C, because seeds are rich in y-linolenic acid.

The anti-inflammatory action is attributed to flavonoids and anthocyanins that act on inflammatory mediators by inhibiting the formation of prostaglandins. Furthermore, by its diuretic effect, helps in the disposal of the body, which improves conditions such as gout. The tannins are useful in treating diarrhea.

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The plants continue to show their properties against cancer, and it seems that there are more new answers to this in Mexico, where a group of scientists has developed a herbal medicinal native plants that could have a major influence in inhibiting cancer.

Plants that have been used to develop these drugs are black beans, agave and corn, three plants native to Mexico, where inhibitory properties were discovered in the development of cancer cells.

The investigation is carried out by the Center of Biotechnology, Technological Institute of Monterrey, and even though the drugs are not for sale, is in process to get it.

The permit authorization to market these drugs are expected to arrive later this year or early next.

Apparently the usefulness of these drugs would be related to colon cancer, breast, prostate and liver, but also could be used in people with diabetes or cholesterol.