Using the Paleo Diet to Support Recovery from Pancreatitis 1
Pancreatitis can be caused by starches in the diet, and the Paleo diet may therefore be one way to reduce the symptoms.
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Can a Paleo Diet Prolong Survival from Pancreatic Cancer?
Pancreatic cancer has dismal survival rates, but diet may hold the key to longer survival time.
Niacin (vitamin B3) is the vitamin that can cause Pellagra when deficient
Niacin is also known as vitamin B3. Not only has it been used in the treatment of anxiety, depression and other mental disorders, but it may also lower cholesterol.
Magnesium for energy regulation, an enzyme co-factor and involved in muscle contraction
About 50% of the Magnesium in our bodies is found in bone. In the body, it has vital roles in muscle and nerve function, as well as heart rhythm, immune system and bones. It may help reduce blood pressure and may have a role in a whole host of medical problems when we are deficient, and most people probably are.
Sodium Chloride helps nutrient tansport into cells
Sodium chloride is the chemical name for common table salt. Despite being told we eat to much, sodium chloride is essential for our bodies, and is involved in the transport of nutrients into cells.
Iron the oxygen carrier
Iron is essential to our health as an oxygen (and carbon dioxide) carrier in the blood cell protein hemoglobin. Iron is one of those substances that can be dangerous if too much, or if too little.
Aspartame (E951)
Aspartame (E951) is a very common sweetner. If you listen to some people, it’s a major cause of cancer. Read the truth about Aspartame.
Acesulfame-Potassium (E950)
Acesulfame-Potassium (E950) is a sweetner that is the additive of choice for many tart or sour juices.
Biotin (vitamin B7) an enzyme co-factor
Biotin is one of the vitamins most people have not heard of. Even by the common name of B7, people still scratch their heads. Biotin is a necessary to help many of the bodies enzymes carry out their functions. Making, storing and releasing energy are three important uses for this co-enzyme.
Calcium for more than just healthy bones & teeth
Besides the obvious bones and teeth, calcium is essential in other processes in the human body such as muscle contraction, hormonal regulation and blood pressure regulation. Read for full details.
Vitamin B12 – a common problem for vegans
It is really difficult to be deficient in Vitamin B12 unless you are a vegan. A deficiency develops over years and can lead to pernicious anemia. It’s found easily in animal products.