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Other Nutrients
OTHER NUTRIENTS LIST
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Acesulfame potassium is a calorie-free artificial sweetener, also known as Acesulfame K or Ace K (K being the symbol for potassium),
and marketed under the trade names Sunett and Sweet One. In the European Union, it is known under the E number (additive code) E950. Acesulfame K is
180-200 times sweeter than sucrose (table sugar), as sweet as aspartame, about half as sweet as saccharin, and one-quarter as sweet as sucralose.
Return to TopAspartame (or APM) is the name for an artificial, non-saccharide sweetener,
aspartyl-phenylalanine-1-methyl ester; i.e., a methyl ester of the dipeptide of the amino acids aspartic acid and phenylalanine. This sweetener is
marketed under a number of trademark names, including Tropicana Slim, Equal, NutraSweet, and Canderel, and is an ingredient of approximately 6,000
consumer foods and beverages sold worldwide. It is commonly used in diet soft drinks, and is often provided as a table condiment. It is also used in
some brands of chewable vitamin supplements and common in many sugar-free chewing gums. Aspartame is a subject of a public controversy due to
possible health risks, and has consequently lost market share in recent years to sucralose (Splenda). Look at this Wikipedia site for the
Aspartame controversy.
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Caffeine is a diuretic (speeds up urination) and as such can contribute to dehydration. In humans, caffeine is a central nervous
system (CNS) stimulant and tends to ward off drowsiness. In large doses or extended use,
caffeine can cause numerous problems.
Return to TopCOENZYME Q10 Wikipedia Page
This vitamin-like substance is, by nature, present in most human cells except red blood cells and eye
lens cells (no mitochondria) and is responsible for the production of the body’s own energy. In each human cell,
food energy is converted into energy in the mitochondria with the aid of CoQ10. Ninety-five percent of all the human
body’s energy requirements (ATP) is converted with the aid of CoQ10. Therefore, those organs with the highest energy
requirements – such as the heart and the liver – have the highest CoQ10 concentrations. Because of its ability to
transfer electrons and therefore act as an antioxidant, Coenzyme Q is also used as a dietary supplement. When you are
younger the body can synthesize Q10 from the lower-numbered ubiquinones such as Q6 or Q8. The
sick and elderly may not be able to make enough, thus Q10 becomes a vitamin later in life and in illness.
Recent studies have shown that the antioxidant properties of Coenzyme Q10 benefit the body and the brain in
animal models. Some of these studies indicate that Coenzyme Q10 protects the brain from neurodegenerative disease such
as Parkinson's, although it does not relieve the symptoms. Dosage was 300 mg per day.
Studies have shown that low dosages of Coenzyme Q10 reduce oxidation and DNA double-strand breaks, and a
combination of a diet rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids and Coenzyme Q10 supplementation leads
to a longer lifespan in rats.
Return to TopSELENIUM Wikipedia Page
Although it is toxic in large doses, selenium is an essential micronutrient for animals. It is a
component of the unusual amino acids selenocysteine and selenomethionine. In humans, selenium is a trace element nutrient
which functions as cofactor for reduction of antioxidant enzymes. Selenium also plays a role in the functioning of the
thyroid gland. Dietary selenium comes from nuts, cereals, meat, fish, and eggs. Brazil nuts are the richest ordinary
dietary source High levels are found in meats such as kidney, crab and lobster, in that order. Although selenium is an
essential trace element, it is toxic if taken in excess. Exceeding the Tolerable Upper Intake Level of 400 micrograms per
day can lead to selenosis. In the USA, the Dietary Reference Intake for adults is 55 µg/day. In the UK it is 75 µg/day
for adult males and 60 µg/day for adult females. Several studies have suggested a link between cancer and selenium
deficiency. A well-controlled study showed that selenium intake is positively correlated with the risk of developing type
II diabetes. Because high serum selenium levels are positively associated with the prevalence of diabetes. Because selenium
deficiency is rare, supplementation is not recommended in well-nourished populations such as the U.S. Return to TopSugar Alcohols are neither sugar nor alcohol, but carbohydrates with a chemical structure that partially resembles sugar and
partially resembles alcohol, but they don’t contain ethanol as alcoholic beverages do. As a group of sweetners, are not as sweet as sucrose, and they
are also less caloric than sucrose. Their flavor is like sucrose, and they can be used to mask the unpleasant aftertastes of some high intensity
sweeteners. Sugar alcohols are not metabolized by oral bacteria, and so they do not contribute to tooth decay. Overconsumption of sugar alcohols can
lead to bloating, diarrhea and flatulence because they are not absorbed in the small intestine. Because they stimulate the bowel, they should be avoided
for at one day before engaging in strenuous activity, such as running or other athletic events. They may contribute to so called "runner's diarrhea."
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