Duncan was a subject in a clinical study that was designed to determine the effects of certain diets on health. While participat
ing in the study, he had to live in a special medical unit at the university hospital. He wasn't permitted to eat anything other than the synthetic formula diet provided by the researchers. The formula contained vitamins, choline, minerals, animal protein, purified water, and corn starch. Within a few weeks, Duncan developed patches of scaly skin on his arms and legs and bald spots on his head. When _____ were added to his formula, the signs of the nutritional deficiency disappeared.
Essential fatty acids are the fats that our body can not produce by itself, but that are essential for the function of the body, so we have to consume foods that have these fats, such as fish, oysters, nuts, chia seeds, soybean oil, etc. The deficiency of these fats causes skin problems, alopecia, anxiety, depression, among other things.
Atoms of some elements pull more strongly on shared electrons than do atoms of other elements, as a result, the electrons are pulled more toward one atom, causing the bonded atoms to have a slight electrical charge.
Continue to consume the calcium recommended for non-pregnant
women because calcium absorption increases during pregnancy which will provide
for the fetus. The good news is that most women do not experience bone problems
during pregnancy and breastfeeding. For
the good health of both the mother and her baby she should take care of one’s
bone health is especially need during pregnancy and breastfeeding,
