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May 25, 2020May 27, 2020 Tracy On Nutrition Tips

Back to Basics: Vitamin K

What is vitamin K? Vitamin K is the generic name for a family of compounds which contain a common chemical structure. It is a fat-soluble vitamin naturally present in some foods and available as a dietary supplement. The main form of dietary vitamin K is known as phylloquinone (vitamin K1) and is present primarily in … Continue reading Back to Basics: Vitamin K

May 18, 2020 Tracy On Nutrition Tips

Back to Basics: Magnesium

What is magnesium? Magnesium is a mineral found in abundance in the body, naturally in many foods, and added to other food products. Magnesium is a cofactor for many enzyme systems that regulate protein synthesis, muscle and nerve function, blood glucose control, and blood pressure regulation. It is also required for energy production, oxidative phosphorylation … Continue reading Back to Basics: Magnesium

May 17, 2020May 18, 2020 Tracy On Nutrition Tips

Back to Basics: Protein

What is protein? Protein is an essential macronutrient found in many foods. Protein is made from amino acids. Your body can make some amino acids but not all of them, making it necessary to obtain amino acids from food. Protein is used by your body to provide building blocks for growth for repairing cells such … Continue reading Back to Basics: Protein

May 17, 2020May 18, 2020 Tracy On Nutrition Tips

Back to Basics: Calcium

What is calcium? Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. It is required for vascular contraction and vasodilation, muscle function, nerve transmission, intracellular signalling and hormonal secretion. However, less than 1% of total body calcium is used to support these functions. The calcium in our blood is very tightly regulation and doesn’t fluctuate … Continue reading Back to Basics: Calcium

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