Posts Tagged ‘fatty acids’
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- A vitamin is an organic compound whose molecules contain carbon. There are two types: water soluble vitamins and fat soluble vitamins
- Vitamin overdose is possible. The symptoms include itchy skin, bone pain and fatigue
- Dietary minerals like amino acids and essential fatty acids don’t count as vitamins
- Fat soluble vitamins can be found in vitamin A and vitamin D supplements
- Water soluble vitamins can be found in vitamin C and vitamin B-12
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Lipids are molecules that act as a reserve for energy. They help with the metabolic process and cell communication.
There are four basic types of lipids: fatty acids, nonglycerides, glycerides and complex lipid derivatives. They all do different, important things throughout the body.
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Healthy, unsaturated fats, are healthy. Saturated fats should be avoided.
Unsaturated fats are needed to maintain healthy cells and a well-working metabolism.
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Plants are the best sources of energy available.
Energy is essential to the metabolic process.
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