Overfed and Undernourished & Folic Acid, Vitamin B9

This is obviously a B vitamin but I had this information saved alphabetically as Folic Acid, sorry about the out of order appearance. 

To summarize the first article in this series, we continue to be a world of haves and have-nots but in today’s version even the haves are suffering and they are suffering from having too much. This too much is too much food but not enough nutrition. The haves can eat all the time but they are choosing to eat the wrong foods and or the empty foods. Empty foods meaning that they are eating but there is no nutritional value in the food that they are choosing to eat, this is why we are giving you this information on where to find the whole food sources for the majority of your vitamin and mineral needs.

In this supplement we are covering the systems supported, the benefits to be found and the whole food sources for Folic Acid, Folate.

Systems support and Benefits:

Blood and nervous systems. Folic acid transfers single carbon units, which is critical in the metabolism of nucleic acids and amino acids. Because of this role, folate supports overall growth and development and blood cell formation and supports normal growth of the fetus.

Food sources:

Asparagus, black beans, broccoli, carrots, collard greens, citrus fruits, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, lentils, liver, navy beans, nutritional yeast, organ meats, pinto beans, soybeans, spinach.

Overfed and Undernourished & Essential Fatty Acids

To summarize the first article in this series, we continue to be a world of haves and have-nots but in today’s version even the haves are suffering and they are suffering from having too much. This too much is too much food but not enough nutrition. The haves can eat all the time but they are choosing to eat the wrong foods and or the empty foods. Empty foods meaning that they are eating but there is no nutritional value in the food that they are choosing to eat, this is why we are giving you this information on where to find the whole food sources for the majority of your vitamin and mineral needs.

In this supplement we are covering the systems supported, the benefits to be found and the whole food sources for Essential Fatty Acids.

Systems support and Benefits:

Essential Fatty Acids support cardiovascular, endocrine (hormone producing glands), integumentary (skin), and nervous systems. EFAs assist in blood coagulation and circulatory functions, and supports glandular activity required for normal growth, the synthesis of certain hormones, and EFAs are involved in the inflammatory response function.

Food source:

Black currant seed oil, evening primrose oil, flaxseed, lecithin, linseed oil, seafood (halibut, salmon, scallops, shrimp, snapper, tuna), sesame seeds, soybeans, sunflower seeds, tofu, walnuts, wheat germ, winter squash.

Overfed and Undernourished & Vitamin E

To summarize the first article in this series, we continue to be a world of haves and have-nots but in today’s version even the haves are suffering and they are suffering from having too much. This too much is too much food but not enough nutrition. The haves can eat all the time but they are choosing to eat the wrong foods and or the empty foods. Empty foods meaning that they are eating but there is no nutritional value in the food that they are choosing to eat, this is why we are giving you this information on where to find the whole food sources for the majority of your vitamin and mineral needs.

In this supplement we are covering the systems supported, the benefits to be found and the whole food sources for vitamin E.

Systems support and Benefits:

Vitamin E supports blood, cardiovascular, endocrine (hormone producing glands), immune, integumentary (skin), nervous, and respiratory systems. E supports a healthy immune system and proper nerve and muscle function, supports healthy circulation and tissue regeneration, promotes healthy blood clotting, and helps keep skin and hair healthy.

Food sources:

Almonds, collard greens, mustard greens, olives, papaya, spinach, sunflower seeds, Swiss chard, turnip greens, wheat germ, wheat germ oil or bran.

Remember, vitamin D was the vitamin covered in the introductory blog of Overfed and Undernourished posted on April 6.

Overfed and Undernourished & Vitamin C

To summarize the first article in this series, we continue to be a world of haves and have-nots but in today’s version even the haves are suffering and they are suffering from having too much. This too much is too much food but not enough nutrition. The haves can eat all the time but they are choosing to eat the wrong foods and or the empty foods. Empty foods meaning that they are eating but there is no nutritional value in the food that they are choosing to eat, this is why we are giving you this information on where to find the whole food sources for the majority of your vitamin and mineral needs.

In this supplement we are covering the systems supported, the benefits to be found and the whole food sources for vitamin C.

Systems support and Benefits:

Vitamin C supports the blood, cardiovascular, endocrine (hormone producing glands), immune, musculoskeletal, and nervous systems. Vitamin C has antioxidant properties, is involved in collagen formation and, therefore, is important in supporting healthy connective tissue. C also facilitates iron absorption, is a cofactor in the synthesis of certain neuro- transmitters, assists in cholesterol metabolism, and enhances immune cell function.

Food sources:

Acerola berries, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cantaloupe, carrots, cauliflower, kiwi fruit, oranges, papaya, red bell peppers, strawberries.

Overfed and Undernourished & Vitamin B12

To summarize the first article in this series, we continue to be a world of haves and have-nots but in today’s version even the haves are suffering and they are suffering from having too much. This too much is too much food but not enough nutrition. The haves can eat all the time but they are choosing to eat the wrong foods and or the empty foods. Empty foods meaning that they are eating but there is no nutritional value in the food that they are choosing to eat, this is why we are giving you this information on where to find the whole food sources for the majority of your vitamin and mineral needs.

In this supplement we are covering the systems supported, the benefits to be found and the whole food sources for vitamin B12.

Systems support and Benefits:

B12 supports the brain, nervous, blood, digestive, hepatic (liver) systems. B12 is a cofactor for two very important enzymes. One is involved in methionine metabolism and the other in the production of energy from proteins and fats. It supports nervous system function, helps synthesize choline, promotes the maturation of red blood cells and other rapidly growing cells, and supports bone and joint health.

Food sources:

Fish (halibut, salmon, scallops, shrimp, snapper), lamb, lean beef, organ meats, and yogurt.

Overfed and Undernourished & Vitamin B6

To summarize the first article in this series, we continue to be a world of haves and have-nots but in today’s version even the haves are suffering and they are suffering from having too much. This too much is too much food but not enough nutrition. The haves can eat all the time but they are choosing to eat the wrong foods and or the empty foods. Empty foods meaning that they are eating but there is no nutritional value in the food that they are choosing to eat, this is why we are giving you this information on where to find the whole food sources for the majority of your vitamin and mineral needs.

In this supplement we are covering the systems supported, the benefits to be found and the whole food sources for vitamin B6.

Systems support and Benefits:

Vitamin B6 supports the blood, central nervous system, digestive, immune, integumentary (skin), and musculoskeletal systems. B6 is a cofactor in a large number of metabolic reactions includingones involved with amino acid metabolism and glycogen utilization. Enzymes requiring B6 produce certain hormones and neurotransmitters, are involved in nucleic acid synthesis, and contribute to sulfur metabolism.

Food sources:

Bananas, fish (cod, halibut, snapper, tuna), lean beef, mushrooms, nutritional yeast, organ meats, poultry, soybeans, and wheat germ.