Cart is empty Omega-6 fatty acids are an essential component of your diet. They are called essential fatty acids because your body can’t make them on its own, and you must get them from foods. Before that, let’s take a look at what omegas in general mean. What
A Layman’s Guide to Vitamin C Deficiency
Vitamin C deficiency can occur due to poor diet, smoking, alcoholism, dialysis or type 1 diabetes. But what is vitamin C and why is it important for your body? Let’s take a look at it. Vitamin C, otherwise known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble
A Layman’s Guide to Vitamin A Deficiency
Vitamin A deficiency can become a serious health issue, but like many of the vitamin-related deficiencies, it can be treated and effectively managed, if diagnosed early. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble micronutrient, essential for your physiological func
A Layman’s Guide to Triglycerides
Triglyceride is important for your body. Period. Simply put, they are the fats in your blood. When your triglyceride levels become high, that’s the time you have to be cautious. Now, let’ see what triglycerides mean and do for your body. A trigly
The Missing Mineral: Magnesium Deficiency and Well-being
Before we go into discussing magnesium deficiency, a little about magnesium first. Magnesium is a mineral essential for the function of your muscles, nerves and immune system. It also keeps your heart and bones strong. Magnesium works in every cell
How to Determine a Suitable BMR for Your Age
During the day, the body burns several calories while performing its daily functions. The BMR calculates the number of calories you need every day. Knowing your ideal BMR can help you stay healthy as you grow old. But how do you know if your BMR is
How to Indulge in Diwali Celebration Sweets Healthily
The holiday of Diwali is quickly coming, and preparations for the joyous celebration are in full swing. Our daily activities—from making home upgrades and holiday decorations to scheduling get-togethers with friends and throwing Diwali parties—have
A Layman’s Guide to Hemochromatosis (Iron Overload)
Hemochromatosis, also known as iron overload, is an inherited condition in which your body accumulates too much iron. This abnormal accumulation of iron in your liver, skin, heart, pancreas, joints and pituitary gland often leads to organ toxicity.
A Layman’s Guide to Iron Deficiency Anemia
Iron deficiency anemia is the most common cause of anemia worldwide, a blood disorder that affects your red blood cells. It is a condition in which your blood has low red blood cell count (RBC). Iron deficiency anemia is due to insufficient iron in y
Telltale Signs Your Body Needs More Vitamin C
Do you think you're getting enough vitamin C from your daily diet? If you're unsure, chances are, you're deficient in this vitamin. But how do you know that you're not getting enough vitamin C? Here, NuGenomics shares some telltale signs to watch out