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Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin . Retinoids is the active form of vitamin A while carotenoids are the compounds that are converted to the active form. Daily requirement Well the daily requirement varies from male to female . Men require around 900 Micro-gram of Vitamin A and Females require around 700 Micro-grams daily . The average daily value is around 1000 Micro-grams Functions of Vitamin A The following are the functions of Vitamin A Growth and Development  For the proper growth and development of the body , an adequate amount of vitamin A is necessary Proper Vision For the proper working of rods and cones in our eyes , Vitamin A is required . Proper functioning of cornea is also related with vitamin A Skin It causes the proper development of skin and can cause smooth skin Immunity Infant development Deficiency and it's Effects Vitamin A deficiency can cause several problems which are given as Night Blindness Vitamin A deficiency causes ...

 o ften we come across the word " Vitamin" . So what are vitamins ? In this article , I am going to give you an introduction to vitamins . What are Vitamins? Vitamins are the organic compounds that we require in a small amount in our diet . Organic compounds are those in which carbon is bonded with hydrogen. Although vitamins are not a source of energy but they do play a role in growth and development. How much amount is needed? It is usually thought that little amount is essential , so more amount would be better , here I am breaking this so called stereotype . As told earlier , vitamins are micro nutrients , therefore they are required in a little amount . Lets suppose a person has eaten 1 kg of food then that person would require 2.5 gm of vitamin . Humans can't make all the vitamins in their bodies , therefore vitamins need to be supplied in food. Types of vitamins Well there are about 13 vitamins , categorized into water soluble and fat soluble vitamins. ...

I n the previous article , I discussed about diarrhea , it causes and the foods that should be taken ,in case of diarrhea (You may visit the previous article to recall it). Now in this article , my concern would be with the food that should be taken in case of constipation. What is constipation? Constipation is a condition in which an individual finds it's difficult to eliminate the stool or feces . What causes constipation? Generally speaking , a bunch of things or factors may cause constipation . The following can be considered one of the common causes of constipation Imbalanced diet  Dehydration Depression , stress  Not drinking enough water Overuse of laxatives Inactivity or physical inactivity Dehydration may be caused by drinking a lot of tea , coffee , black coffee etc . Depression and stress are related with the release of a hormone called cortisol that can be the cause of changes in peristalsis and cause constipation . A diet which is imbalanced is th...

What is Diarrhea ? Diarrhea is a condition in which feces comes in form of liquid or more liquidy and eliminated more often . Three or more watery or liquidy bowels a day can be considered as diarrhea. Causes The following can cause diarrhea Bacterial Infection caused by Campylobacter and E.Coli ( Found in contaminated food) Viral Infections caused by Norovirus and Notavirus Food Intolerance for example lactose intolerance Surgery Bowel Health Movements   For proper treatment you should know the cause of the disease . Most of the time , the disease is related with diet and as I am running a blog related to Nutrition and Dietetics would be with diet. So you may consult your dietitian or nutritionist if you suffer from diarrhea , but take proper advice with your physician if condition is severe Foods that should be taken during diarrhea You should take the following food if you suffer from diarrhea. Grains such as white rice , white pasta , cornflak...

 Eid-ul-Adha , a religious festival of Muslims has just arrived . No doubt it is a source of joy and happiness for everyone , but consuming too much meat may cause serious problems . Consuming excess meat without knowing the possible consequences can be a problem . So here I'm gonna tell you about the effects of Overeating meat. Dehydration and Constipation Over consuming meat can cause the kidney to produce concentrated Urine , this can cause dehydration and cause several other effects. This can lead to constipation and it becomes difficult to eliminate feces Headache No doubt overeating can cause headaches more frequent , might be due to dehydration.  Fatigue and Tiredness Over eating of meat can cause tiredness . Now the question is how? The reason is that improper digestion can cause tiredness. Problems of gut Over eating meat the effect the gut bacteria causing gut issues , but it may be prevented by taking adequate amount of carbs Overeatin...

Water is one of the necessity of life ,70 % of the earth is covered with water and human body consists of 60 % water too .It is a macro nutrient, daily water intake should be around 2 Liter . But those people who do a lot of exercise may require more than this . Race ,culture and gender main also cause difference in it's amount . Well, water is an extremely important part of our diet . Signs of water deficiency in our body Besides dry mouth and dry eyes ,the following might indicate the deficiency of water in our body Urine color is an indication , if urine color is yellow or dark yellow , it indicates that urine is concentrated and water deficiency in body is there Benefits of Water Some of the benefits are given below. Keeps  mucous membranes moist Necessary for lubrication of joints Prevents dryness of skin Prevents dizziness Is necessary for bowel movement that can cause regular removal of toxins from our body Clear the skin and removes toxins from it Helps ...