KếT HợP Bha Vã Vitamin C

KếT HợP Bha Vã Vitamin C

Randomized Controlled Trial

. 2017 Jan;105(1):136-143.

doi: 10.3945/ajcn.116.138594. Epub 2016 Nov 16.

Vitamin C-enriched gelatin supplementation before intermittent activity augments collagen synthesis

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  • DOI: 10.3945/ajcn.116.138594

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Randomized Controlled Trial

Vitamin C-enriched gelatin supplementation before intermittent activity augments collagen synthesis

Gregory Shaw  et al. Am J Clin Nutr. 2017 Jan .

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Abstract

Background: Musculoskeletal injuries are the most common complaint in active populations. More than 50% of all injuries in sports can be classified as sprains, strains, ruptures, or breaks of musculoskeletal tissues. Nutritional and/or exercise interventions that increase collagen synthesis and strengthen these tissues could have an important effect on injury rates.

Objective: This study was designed to determine whether gelatin supplementation could increase collagen synthesis.

Design: Eight healthy male subjects completed a randomized, double-blinded, crossover-design study in which they consumed either 5 or 15 g of vitamin C-enriched gelatin or a placebo control. After the initial drink, blood was taken every 30 min to determine amino acid content in the blood. A larger blood sample was taken before and 1 h after consumption of gelatin for treatment of engineered ligaments. One hour after the initial supplement, the subjects completed 6 min of rope-skipping to stimulate collagen synthesis. This pattern of supplementation was repeated 3 times/d with ≥6 h between exercise bouts for 3 d. Blood was drawn before and 4, 24, 48, and 72 h after the first exercise bout for determination of amino-terminal propeptide of collagen I content.

Results: Supplementation with increasing amounts of gelatin increased circulating glycine, proline, hydroxyproline, and hydroxylysine, peaking 1 h after the supplement was given. Engineered ligaments treated for 6 d with serum from samples collected before or 1 h after subjects consumed a placebo or 5 or 15 g gelatin showed increased collagen content and improved mechanics. Subjects who took 15 g gelatin 1 h before exercise showed double the amino-terminal propeptide of collagen I in their blood, indicating increased collagen synthesis.

Conclusion: These data suggest that adding gelatin to an intermittent exercise program improves collagen synthesis and could play a beneficial role in injury prevention and tissue repair. This trial was registered at the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry as ACTRN12616001092482.

Keywords: bone; exercise; inury prevention; ligament; return to play; tendon.

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FIGURE 1

Schematic timeline of the study. PINP, N-terminal peptide of pro-collagen I.

FIGURE 2
FIGURE 2

Amino acid concentration in the serum after ingestion of 5 or 15 g vitamin C–enriched gelatin or a placebo control. The amount of (A) glycine, (B) proline, (C) HyPro, (D) lysine, (E) HyLys, and (F) leucine in the blood was determined by HPLC by the University of California, Davis Proteomics Core. The data are presented as means ± SEMs for the 8 subjects who completed the crossover study. The 2-factor ANOVA (treatment and time) indicated a significant time effect for all amino acids tested (P < 0.001). The interaction effect is noted on each graph. Treatment effects are noted beside the group as part of the legend. *Significant treatment effect relative to the placebo, P < 0.05.Significant treatment effect relative to the 5-g group, P < 0.01. HyPro, hydroxyproline; HyLys, hydroxylysine.

FIGURE 3
FIGURE 3

Collagen concentration in engineered ligaments treated with PRE or serum isolated 1 h after ingestion of 5 or 15 g vitamin C–enriched gelatin or a placebo control. The (A) content of collagen and the (B) concentration of collagen (percentage of dry mass of the tissue) were determined after 6 d of treatment with media that were supplemented with 10% of the subject-derived serum. The data are presented as means ± SEMs for 6 constructs treated with the serum from a representative subject. These results were consistent with the use of serum from the 4 subjects who were tested by using this bioassay. *Significant difference from PRE, P < 0.05; ΨSignificant difference from placebo, P < 0.05. PRE, blood taken before supplementation.

FIGURE 4
FIGURE 4

Mechanics from engineered ligaments treated with PRE or serum isolated 1 h after ingestion of 5 or 15 g vitamin C–enriched gelatin or a placebo control. The (A) CSA of the engineered ligament as well as the (B) MTL, (C) modulus, and (D) UTS of the engineered ligaments were determined after 6 d of treatment with media that were supplemented with 10% of the subject-derived serum. The data are presented as means ± SEMs for 6 constructs treated with the serum from a representative subject. These results were consistent with the use of serum from the 4 subjects who were tested by using this bioassay. *Significant difference from blood before exercise, P < 0.05. CSA, cross-sectional area; MTL, maximal tensile load; PRE, blood taken before supplementation; UTS, ultimate tensile strength.

FIGURE 5
FIGURE 5

Collagen synthesis after exercise and ingestion of placebo or 5 or 15 g gelatin. (A) PINP concentration in the blood of subjects 4, 24, 48, and 72 h after the first exercise bout together with (B) the AUC for PINP concentrations from the placebo or 5- or 15-g gelatin groups. The data are presented as means ± SEMs for the 8 subjects who completed the crossover study. *Significant difference from placebo group, P < 0.05. Significant treatment effect relative to the 5-g group, P < 0.01. PINP, N-terminal peptide of pro-collagen I.

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Nearly 2 million American adults each year are diagnosed with cancer. If you receive a diagnosis, your schedule can quickly start to fill up with doctor's appointments, medical procedures and pharmacy visits. Creating a checklist of things to do can help keep you busy and feeling more in control. But acknowledging the effects a cancer diagnosis can have on your emotions — and healthily managing those emotions — is almost as important.

Doctors and psychologists now recognize that healing improves after a diagnosis when both our physical and emotional needs are met, says Niki Barr, Ph.D., a psychotherapist at the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders in Texas, who consults with medical doctors, extended families and caregivers about emotionally coping with a cancer diagnosis.

Learning you have cancer is a stressful experience, and it's important to acknowledge and cope with that stress. Fully understanding how your emotional needs can change after you receive a cancer diagnosis can go a long way in helping you and your family heal. The tips here can help you support your mental health as you navigate your diagnosis and treatment.

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Upon hearing your diagnosis, you might experience grief, fear or even a feeling of denial until some time has passed. "These are all normal and emotionally healthy responses, but it's all too easy to spiral out of control with fear in the beginning," says Barr. Fortunately, these tips can help you manage the anxiety and fear that come along with learning about a cancer diagnosis.

Lessen the Impact of Anxious Thoughts

Start by writing your thoughts down on note cards or in a journal. Identify the first one that's leading you to feel uneasy. For example, you might write down something like "I'm afraid of my hair falling out." Then, move onto the subsequent fear and write it down. That might be something like "People will treat me differently if they see I have cancer."

When you've identified most of your anxious thoughts, go back to the first one and write something new on the card that can help ease your stress. It should be a thought that's confident and empowering. For example, suppose you're worried about your hair falling out. In that case, a positive view could be: "I've been looking forward to getting a new hairstyle anyway." When you're feeling nervous, read the more positive strategies, says Barr.

Work On Your Internal Dialogue

It can also help to defuse all those "What if?" questions you might ask yourself, such as "What if my cancer has spread?" or "What if the treatment doesn't work?" One scary question tends to lead to another and often turns into full-fledged anxiety. Try to focus on those things you have the power to improve on your own. The next time you start asking yourself the what-ifs, substitute the upsetting ideas with this one: "Is this thought helping me or hurting me?" You can also ask, "Is this thought moving me forward or backward?" Your answers might surprise you, and they can help you move away from the thoughts that are holding you back.

Get Grounded

Interrupting periods of anxiety by focusing on small details around you can help you shift your perspective away from negativity and towards the present moment. "Look at the beautiful color of the walls in the room you're in; look at the person you're talking to, the clothes [they're] wearing," Barr suggests. Becoming very present and focused on physical details nearby helps soothe sudden anxious thoughts. Turn your focus towards absorbing the colors, smells, people and each new sound around you. Build those sensations up very clearly in your mind. You can use this technique as a distraction tool the next time you're waiting for a medical procedure or want a diversion from your thoughts.

Meditate to Music

Research shows that 15 to 30 minutes of both guided imagery and soothing tunes can alleviate deep feelings of stress about a cancer diagnosis. The Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) reviewed 30 clinical cancer trials that analyzed more than 1,890 cancer patients. They found that music therapy can have a beneficial effect on anxiety, pain, mood, quality of life, heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure.

The CTCA also offers many classes and therapies to help people relax, reduce stress and improve their quality of life as part of an extensive mind-body medicine program. Many centers provide calming background music during healing therapies.

What Are Your Next Steps?

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You have a cancer diagnosis: Now what? Learning how to clear your mind and focus on positive thoughts is a helpful step in the right direction. Here are other soul-soothing strategies you can try.

Start Journaling and Reflecting

Research published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology has shown that expressing your innermost feelings can reduce stress and have a range of other emotional and social benefits. Researchers aren't sure why putting thoughts down on paper is effective. Still, it allows you to process complex emotions and help you chart a way forward, whether you've been diagnosed with cancer or are taking care of someone who has.

Exercise When Possible

Exercising for 2.5 hours per week can help you beat symptoms of depression and fatigue. Among the nation's millions of cancer survivors, there are hints — but not proof yet — that active exercisers may lower their risk of their cancer coming back.

The American College of Sports Medicine hosted a medical panel of cancer specialists to evaluate this exercise evidence. It issued guidelines suggesting that cancer patients and survivors should exercise for about 30 minutes most days of the week. This exercise should be enjoyable to you but also build up a sweat. When patients and their family caregivers exercised together, research found, everyone was more likely to stick with the fitness regimen, boost their physical stamina and experience less emotional strain.

Strengthen Your Social Support System

Connecting with others who've been through this kind of emotional diagnosis already can be a source of comfort and support. Learn more about online communities and your local chapters and support groups that meet up. The American Cancer Society also suggests attending one-on-one professional therapy or its "I Can Cope" online support groups to learn more.

Resource Links:

Find Local Cancer Support Programs | Cancer Support Groups

Strategies Used in Coping With a Cancer Diagnosis Predict Meaning in Life for Survivors

Coping Well with Advanced Cancer: A Serial Qualitative Interview Study with Patients and Family Carers

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Coping Attitudes of Cancer Patients and Their Caregivers and Quality of Life of Caregivers

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How Many Vitamin C Pills Can I Take

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Hepatitis is a condition that causes inflammation of your liver. Currently, there are an estimated 6 million people living with hepatitis in the United States, and more than 50,000 people are diagnosed with this disease every year. There are three primary types of hepatitis, and while their symptoms can be similar, they vary largely in the ways they're transmitted. Learning more about each type of hepatitis can help you better understand the condition as a whole.

Hepatitis A is the most easily transmitted of the three viruses. It affects approximately 2,500 people every year in the United States. It typically spreads through feces-contaminated food or water and is found in the feces of people who have the virus. Hepatitis A causes a short-term, acute sickness that most people heal from without treatment. However, it can cause serious illness in some people. This virus is more common in places with underdeveloped sanitation systems.

While doctors can't treat hepatitis A with medication, people who get this virus can manage its symptoms with fluids, rest and good nutrition. There's also a safe and effective vaccine available to protect you against hepatitis A.

What Is Hepatitis B?

Hepatitis B can occur both acutely (meaning it develops quickly and lasts a short time) and chronically (meaning it develops slowly over time and worsens over months or years). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up to 2 million people in the United States are chronically affected with hepatitis B. Hepatitis B can be transmitted through sexual activity and exposure to infected blood. It can also be passed from a parent to their newborn child during birth.

Hepatitis B usually causes short-term discomfort that many people recover from completely after about four to eight weeks. However, it can turn into a chronic condition that lasts for years; this is more likely in older adults. Doctors can treat severe chronic hepatitis B with antiviral medications. However, in most cases, treatments focus on proper hydration and nutrition. There's a safe vaccine available to protect you against hepatitis B, too.

What Is Hepatitis C?

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Approximately 4 million people in the United States are affected with hepatitis C. This form of hepatitis causes a chronic illness in over 50% of people who get this type of the virus. It's the least transmissible of the three viruses and can spread through contact with infected blood.

Hepatitis C occurs more commonly in people who engage in intravenous drug use. If you received a blood transfusion before 1992, you should also get tested for hepatitis C if you haven't previously. Hepatitis C can spread through unprotected sexual intercourse, but this is a less common way to transmit it. While there's no vaccine for chronic hepatitis C, treatments that are available today offer a 95% cure rate.

Chronic hepatitis C can significantly affect how your liver works. It can cause cirrhosis, which means that your normal liver tissue is replaced with scar tissue. It can also cause liver cancer. However, there are medications that can help keep this disease in check. Making lifestyle changes, such as reducing or eliminating alcohol from your diet, can also decrease your chances of experiencing complications. In severe cases, hepatitis C may require a liver transplant.

The varying forms of viral hepatitis affect millions of people in the United States. Chronic hepatitis often has few symptoms in its early stages, so recognizing the associated dangers and getting tested if you've been exposed may save your life. Although there are five types of viral hepatitis, only A, B and C are the forms commonly found in the United States.

Resource Links:

"Hepatitis A, B, and C: Learn the Differences," Immunization Action Coalition

"What's the Difference Between Hepatitis A, B and C?," UNC Health Talk

"The ABCs of Hepatitis," Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

"What's the Difference: Hepatitis B vs Hepatitis C?," Hepatitis B Foundation

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Gravida Pode Usar Vitamina C No Rosto

Gravida Pode Usar Vitamina C No Rosto

Marcela cuida de sua beleza desde o começo da gravidez. No sétimo mês, se acha mais bonita do que antes

Grávida tem de comer bem e fazer atividades físicas. São atitudes insubstituíveis para uma gestação saudável, dizem os especialistas. Mas também tem de cuidar da beleza. Não é porque o abdome cresce, a cintura desaparece, seus pés e o nariz incham que você precisa ficar se sentindo feia. Nossa boa notícia: existe vida estética durante a gestação, após o parto e no período de amamentação, para você conviver melhor com todas as mudanças geradas pela gravidez. Com alguns cuidados e conhecimento do que é possível fazer a cada etapa, além de saudável, você pode ficar linda todo o tempo. Basta ter o consentimento do seu obstetra e o cuidado de checar se é alérgica a substâncias que poderá usar pela primeira vez.

Para ativar a circulação e combater celulite, estrias e o inchaço
NA GRAVIDEZ

Drenagem linfática é o tratamento estético mais indicado para a gestante. É uma massagem suave e lenta, que ajuda a reduzir a retenção de líquido no corpo e diminui os inchaços típicos da gravidez, que aparecem principalmente no primeiro e no último trimestre, segundo Zsuzsanna Jármy Di Bella, ginecologista e obstetra da Universidade Federal de São Paulo – ela própria no quarto mês da segunda gravidez e em busca de uma brecha na sua agenda para a drenagem. 'É o que me permitirá calçar sapatos no nono mês', brinca.

A drenagem deve ser feita por fisioterapeuta. O profissional pressiona e desliza a mão por todo o corpo, direcionando o excesso de líquido para os gânglios linfáticos, que trabalham para eliminá-lo pela urina. Academias, clínicas, spas, hotéis e até cabeleireiros oferecem o serviço. Para não correr riscos, verifique se o local ou o profissional são cadastrados na Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Estética (www.sbme.org.br).

Lisa Wajsbrot, 29 anos, psicóloga, no quarto mês de gestação, experimentou a drenagem, ao receber sinal verde de seu obstetra. 'Senti logo a diferença. Meu corpo desinchou, e me sinto mais disposta', conta. A drenagem ativa a circulação, que fica mais lenta por causa do aumento de sangue no corpo da gestante. 'E combate a celulite, pois diminui a retenção de líquidos, responsável pelos furinhos que se formam na pele', explica Carla Góes Sallet, cirurgiã plástica especializada em medicina estética e autora do livro Grávida e bela: um guia prático de saúde e beleza para gestantes (Editora Senac, 2001).

Para a gestante que não gosta de massagem manual, a dermotonia, uma técnica francesa, pode ser a alternativa. É aplicada por profissional treinado, com um aparelho que faz uma levíssima sucção na pele, com os mesmos efeitos da drenagem manual. É a única técnica com aparelho que pode ser usada pela gestante. Se é a opção para você, cuidado: não a confunda com a endermologia, método semelhante, mas feito com sucção bem mais forte, imprópria para o período de gravidez. A aspiração pode causar varizes. Na gestação, os vasos ficam mais frágeis, devido ao aumento de volume sanguíneo.

Creme com vitamina C clareia manchas

As alterações hormonais na gravidez aumentam a chance de surgirem manchas e acnes no rosto. As primeiras, porque as células responsáveis pela pigmentação da pele são mais estimuladas. O ideal é ficar longe do sol e usar filtros solares com fator de proteção 15, no mínimo. Quem trabalha na rua ou se expõe à luz fluorescente deve aumentar a proteção para 20. Segundo a dermatologista Denise Steiner, cremes com vitamina C não interferem na gravidez e podem ser usados à noite, para ajudar a clarear a pele. 'Depois do desmame, é possível fazer um tratamento com ácido retinóico para melhorar as manchas', explica a dermatologista Lígia Kogos.

Na gravidez e na amamentação, o retinóico é proibido: passa pelo leite, causa malformação no feto e pode afetar o desenvolvimento do bebê.

Isso também vale para os peelings – descamações feitas com ácidos. 'Cheque com o médico os produtos que usava, pois até mesmo alguns vendidos em drogarias podem conter ácidos', alerta Denise Steiner. Para cuidar de possíveis acnes, a receita é lavar o rosto com sabonete à base de enxofre, fazer limpezas de pele (os cremes usados não contêm ácidos) e utilizar produtos indicados para peles oleosas, geralmente na forma de gel.

Plásticas e lifting envolvem os mesmos riscos de uma cirurgia e só devem ser feitos após o desmame. O mesmo é aconselhado para produtos que mexem com os músculos. 'Como ainda não temos conhecimento científico dos efeitos do botox e dos cremes que contêm DMAE, o melhor é não usá-los até parar de amamentar', explica a coordenadora do setor de Cosmiatria e Laser da Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Alessandra Haddad de Lima, grávida de sete meses.

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Fenugreek Vitamin C

Fenugreek Vitamin C

Fenugreek seeds Nutrition facts

Fenugreek seeds are tiny, bitter, dicotyledonous seeds of the fenugreek herb. They exhibit a strongly aromatic and pungent flavor when toasted gently.

Traditionally, fenugreeks have been used to cure digestive problems and to improve breast milk secretion in nursing mothers.

In the botany, fenugreek is a small annual leguminous herb belonging in the Fabaceae family, genus: Trigonella. Scientific name: Trigonella foenum-graecum. Some of the common names of herb fenugreek include greek-hay, methi seeds, bird's foot, greek-clover, etc.

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Fenugreek seeds (Trigonella foenum-graecum). Note for yellow-brown seeds.

Fenugreek is native to the sub-Himalayan plains of the Indian subcontinent, and today, it is widely grown all over Southern and Mediterranean Europe, Middle-East Asia, and northern African regions.

Fenugreek grows up to about 1-2 feet in height with light green color trifoliate leaves and white flowers. It bears long, slender, yellow-brown pods containing about 10-20 golden-yellow color seeds. Its seeds are small, hard, and resemble tiny, multi-faceted stone-pieces. Raw seeds have maple flavor and bitter taste; however, their taste becomes more acceptable once they gently roasted under a low flame.

Health benefits of Fenugreek seeds

  1. Fenugreek seeds are a rich source of minerals, vitamins, and phytonutrients. 100 g seeds carry 323 calories.

  2. The seeds compose ample amounts of soluble dietary fiber. Soaking them in water softens their outer coat and turns it slimy (mucilaginous). 100 g of seeds provide am 24.6 g or over 65% of dietary fiber.

  3. Non-starch polysaccharides (NSP) constitute a significant portion of this fiber content in the fenugreek seeds. Some of major NSP's include saponins, hemicellulose, mucilage, tannin, and pectin. These compounds help lower blood LDL-cholesterol levels by inhibiting bile salts re-absorption in the colon. They also bind to toxins in the food and contribute to protecting the colon mucosa from cancers.

  4. NSPs (non-starch polysaccharides) increase the bulk of the food and speed up bowel movements. Altogether, NSPs assist in smooth digestion and help relieve constipation ailments.

  5. It has been established that amino acid 4-hydroxy isoleucine in the fenugreek seeds has facilitator action on insulin secretion. Besides, fiber in them slow down the rate of glucose absorption in the intestines and thus help better regulate blood sugar levels. Fenugreek seeds are therefore one of the recommended food ingredients in the diabetic diet.

  6. The seeds contain many phytochemical compounds such as choline, trigonelline diosgenin, yamogenin, gitogenin, tigogenin, and neotigogens. Together, these compounds attribute for the medicinal properties of fenugreek.

  7. This prized spice is an excellent source of minerals like copper, potassium, calcium, iron, selenium, zinc, manganese, and magnesium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps control heart rate and blood pressure by countering action on sodium. Iron is essential for red blood cell production and as a co-factor for cytochrome-oxidases enzymes.

  8. It is also rich in many vital vitamins that are essential nutrients for optimum health, including thiamin, pyridoxine (vitamin B6), folic acid, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin-A, and vitamin-C.

See the table below for in depth analysis of nutrients: Fenugreek seeds (Trigonella foenum-graecum),

Nutritional value per 100 g. (Source: USDA National Nutrient data base)
Principle Nutrient Value % of RDA
Energy 323 Kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 58.35 g 45%
Protein 23 g 41%
Total Fat 6.41 g 21%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Dietary Fiber 24.6 g 65%
Vitamins
Folates 57 µg 14%
Niacin 1.640 mg 7%
Pyridoxine 0.600 mg 46%
Riboflavin 0.366 mg 28%
Thiamin 0.322 mg 27%
Vitamin A 60 IU 2%
Vitamin C 3 mg 5%
Electrolytes
Sodium 67 mg 4.5%
Potassium 770 mg 16%
Minerals
Calcium 176 mg 18%
Copper 1.110 mg 123%
Iron 33.53 mg 419%
Magnesium 191 mg 48%
Manganese 1.228 mg 53%
Phosphorus 296 mg 42%
Selenium 6.3 µg 11%
Zinc 2.50 mg 23%

Medicinal uses of Fenugreek seed

  • Its seeds have been in use in many traditional medicines as a laxative, digestive, and as a remedy for a cough and bronchitis.

  • If used regularly; fenugreeks may help control cholesterol, triglyceride as well as high blood sugar (glycemic) levels in people with diabetes.

  • Fenugreek seeds added to cereals and wheat flour (bread) or made into gruel, given to the nursing mothers may increase breast milk production.


Selection and storage

Fenugreek seeds are readily available in spice stores all around the year. One may find different forms of seeds such as whole seeds, powdered or vacuum-packed paste in these stores.

Choose whole seeds from authentic brands. The seeds should feature bright golden-yellow color, hard and exude delicate maple flavor. Avoid old stocks as they may infect by fungal mold and out of flavor.

Store whole seeds in an airtight glass container and place them in a cool, dark place where they can stay fresh for several months. Powdered or paste form of fenugreek, however, should be kept in the air-sealed packets and placed inside the refrigerator.


Culinary uses

Traditionally, fenugreek seeds are being used in a wide range of culinary recipes, especially in the spice mix. The seeds, either whole, sprouted, ground, sauce, or as paste used in a variety of savory dishes in many parts of the Middle-East, India, Mediterranean, and Central Asian regions.

Since fenugreek seeds possess a strong aroma and bitter taste, they should be added in small quantities to food to enjoy! Just toast under a low flame to mellow their flavor.

Here are some serving tips:

  • Fenugreek is one of the chief ingredients in Indian curry and masala powders.

  • Small quantity of sprouted seeds added to vegetables and lentil dishes.

  • Fenugreek leaves, known as kasoori methi , either fresh or dried, is one of the prominent leafy-greens featuring in India, Pakistan, and Persian cooking with spinach, potato (aaloo-methi), carrots, etc.

  • Sprouted fenugreek seeds used in salads, paste, dips, fillings, etc.


Safety profile

Excess intake of fenugreek seeds by pregnant mothers would pose premature childbirth risk in them.

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  1. USDA National Nutrient Database.

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Dr Humphries Vitamin C Protocol For Flu

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These Are The 6 Best Vitamin C Serums For Brighter, Clearer Skin

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There's never a bad time to amp up your skin care regimen's sun protection defenses. Whether you're looking to keep your skin safe from future signs of sun damage or help reduce the appearance of damage that's already been done (aka sun spots), incorporating one of the best vitamin C serums into your beauty routine can help.

In an ingredients list, you'll most likely find vitamin C listed as l-ascorbic acid, which experts agree is the most effective form of vitamin C, along with tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate. You'll also want to pay attention to the concentration level of the vitamin C, as something between 10 and 20 percent is said to be the most stable, and therefore, the most effective when it comes to protecting the skin and improving its overall tone and texture.

While you can certainly apply your vitamin C serum at night, to reap its full sun-protecting benefits, apply it in the morning after cleansing, and before you moisturize and layer on your SPF (which, yes, you still need to wear). You'll also want to be careful about using your vitamin C serum after any cleansers, treatments, or moisturizers that contain salicylic acid, glycolic acid, or retinol, as this can heighten common side effects that come with these ingredients, like burning and redness (especially if you have sensitive skin).

It's also worth noting that vitamin C is a delicate ingredient because it degrades from sun exposure. Because of this, you'll want to store your serum away from the sunlight and be on the lookout for any changes in its color, texture, or smell. A serum packaged in a darker bottle is also ideal, as it helps minimize the product's exposure to sunlight.

Ahead, you'll find six of the best vitamin C serums that are all Amazon user-approved to brighten, protect, and firm your skin.

1

The Best Serum For Vitamin C Newbies

This K-beauty favorite serum contains a mild dose of 5 percent vitamin C to allow your skin to accustom itself with the active ingredient. While that's still enough to notice the brightening and skin tone-evening benefits, the smaller percentage means its also gentler and less likely to irritate skin. Reviewers love its lightweight texture and say a little goes a long way, so you only need a couple of drops. Some have even had luck with using it on their bodies to help fade unwanted scars.

Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin C Serum is also an Amazon-user favorite with hundreds of five-star reviews. "I used this product for a few months and then switched to one with a higher percentage of Vitamin C only to find that it didn't work nearly as well," writes one reviewer. "I'm back to using Klairs and am so impressed by the positive change I see in my skin when I use it — it's brighter, smoother, and more even — even though it's a mild product."

The only downside with this serum is that, since it comes in a clear bottle, you'll want to be extra careful with storing it somewhere away from the sun.

2

The Best Vitamin C Serum For Sensitive Skin

If you have sensitive skin, you might have luck with the low-concentration Klairs option, above. But it does contain a few ingredients that some particularly sensitive skin types negatively react to, like propylene glycol. For a super safe, all natural pick, try this all-natural pick from Mad Hippie. It uses vitamin C in the form of sodium ascorbyl phosphate, which is said to cause less irritation and reduce the risk of oxidation. Mad Hippie formulated this serum with other complementary ingredients, like vitamin E and ferulic acid, which both improve and protect the skin from damaging free radicals. And ferulic acid also helps stabilize both vitamins C and E, so that they're even more effective. To keep skin moisturized, hyaluronic acid is included in the formula, while konjac root and chamomile extract work to protect and soothe the skin. There's also a dose of clary sage, which acts as a natural toner and astringent.

"I have very sensitive skin and normally I cannot use vitamin C serums at all," writes a reviewer. "This one does not sting or burn at all." Another user notes, "Within a week or so, I saw a smoother texture to my skin. By the end of the bottle, my skin looked smoother, brighter, and three darker spots on my face [from sun damage] were at least 80 percent lighter."

3

A Vitamin C Serum That Produces An Instant Glow

Yes, all vitamin C serums brighten the skin with continued use, but The Body Shop Vitamin C Skin Boost Instant Smoother also leaves skin glowing directly after you apply it, thanks to the tiny mineral glowing particles it contains. Long-term brightening, protecting, and collagen-boosting effects come from ascorbic acid and the vitamin C-packed camu camu berries that The Body Shop has hand harvested by local collectors on the riverbanks of the Amazon River. Vitamin E provides the skin with more protection against environmental aggressors as it softens, and Community Fair Trade Brazil nut oil further moisturizes the skin. Additionally, dimethicone and glycerin give the serum a smooth texture that helps to blur pores and even out skin tone, making this a great primer, too.

4

The Best Vitamin C Serum For Acne-Prone Skin

This serum might be a bit of a splurge, but its powerful formula means serious results. The brand works with a team of assorted experts to develop each product, including geneticists, biologists, and physicians. For their iS Clinical Pro-Heal Serum Advance+, they developed a vitamin C combo that works for all skin types, including acne-prone. Time-released vitamin C means prolonged antioxidant protection, while vitamins E and A contribute even more antioxidant benefits. iS Clinical included inflammation-reducing zinc sulfate, blemish-preventing kojic acid, and nourishing olive leaf extract to combat signs of acne while helping to prevent future breakouts.

5

The Best Drugstore Vitamin C Serum

For a more affordable option, e.l.f's Beauty Shield Vitamin C Pollution Prevention Serum costs less than $20. Despite its low price, the serum still contains your vitamin C, as well as vitamin E and pomegranate extract, which provides even more vitamin C benefits. You'll also notice glycerin and hyaluronic acid on the ingredients list to leave the skin smooth and moisturized. It's even cruelty-free and vegan, and formulated without parabens, sulfates, or phthalates.

6

The Best Vitamin C Booster Powder

If you're into DIY beauty (or you just want to customize your vitamin C application), a vitamin C booster powder, like the Resurrection Beauty L-Ascorbic Acid Powder, is the perfect choice. This jar solely contains vitamin C in the form of l-ascorbic acid, which is meant to be dissolved in water or witch hazel before being added into your favorite hydrating serum. It can even be added to your nightly moisturizer, sunscreen, or body lotion. Because you're mixing this yourself, you can start with a lower concentration of vitamin C, like 5 percent, and work your way up to 20 percent (the maximum amount recommended) as your skin learns to tolerate it.

Many Amazon reviewers share the different ways they use this powder to make custom treatments. "How terrific to find cosmetic grade vitamin C to make my own solution," one raves. "All skin care experts claim this is the best for anti-aging, however very unstable. This fixes the problem and at an reasonable price. I just mix small batches to last for a week. And in just a few weeks I can see the difference in my skin." Another recommends mixing it with aloe-vera for a skin-soothing and brightening mask.

Bustle may receive a portion of sales from products purchased from this article, which was created independently from Bustle's editorial and sales departments.

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Does Rice Contain Vitamin C And Fiber

Does Rice Contain Vitamin C And Fiber

Four bowls containing pasta, bread, rice and bran flakes

Starchy foods are our main source of carbohydrate and have an important role in a healthy diet.

Starchy foods – such as potatoes, bread, rice, pasta, and cereals – should make up just over a third of the food you eat, as shown by the Eatwell Guide.

Where you can, choose wholegrain varieties, and eat potatoes with their skin on for more fibre.

We should eat some starchy foods every day as part of a healthy, balanced diet.

Why do you need starchy foods?

Starchy foods are a good source of energy and the main source of a range of nutrients in our diet. As well as starch, they contain fibre, calcium, iron and B vitamins.

Some people think starchy foods are fattening, but gram for gram they contain fewer than half the calories of fat.

Just watch out for the added fats you use when you cook and serve them, because this will increase the calorie content.

Learn more on our pages about Fat: the facts.

Starchy foods and fibre

Wholegrain varieties of starchy foods and potatoes (particularly when eaten with their skin on) are good sources of fibre.

Fibre is the name given to a range of substances found in the cell walls of vegetables, fruits, pulses and cereal grains.

Fibre that cannot be digested helps other food and waste products to move through the gut.

Potato skins, wholegrain bread and breakfast cereals, brown rice, and wholewheat pasta are all good sources of this kind of fibre.

Fibre can help keep your bowels healthy and can help you feel full, which means you're less likely to eat too much.

This makes wholegrain starchy foods and potatoes eaten with their skin on a particularly good choice if you're trying to lose weight.

Some types of fibre found in fruits and vegetables – such as apples, carrots, potatoes – and in oats and pulses can be partly digested and may help reduce the amount of cholesterol in your blood.

Tips for eating more starchy foods

These tips can help you increase the amount of starchy foods in your diet.

Breakfast

  • Choose wholegrain cereals, or mix some in with your favourite healthy breakfast cereals.
  • Plain porridge with fruit makes a warming winter breakfast.
  • Whole oats with fruit and low-fat, lower-sugar yoghurt makes a tasty summer breakfast.

Get more healthy breakfast ideas.

Lunch and dinner

  • Try a baked potato for lunch – eat the skin for even more fibre.
  • Instead of having chips or frying potatoes, try making oven-baked potato wedges.
  • Have more rice or pasta and less sauce – but do not skip the vegetables.
  • Try breads such as seeded, wholemeal or granary. When you choose wholegrain varieties, you'll also increase the amount of fibre you're eating.
  • Try brown rice – it makes a very tasty rice salad.

Types of starchy foods

Potatoes

Potatoes are a great choice of starchy food and a good source of energy, fibre, B vitamins and potassium.

In the UK, we also get a lot of our vitamin C from potatoes. Although potatoes only contain a small amount of vitamin C, we generally eat a lot of them. They're good value for money and can be a healthy choice.

Although potatoes are a vegetable, in the UK we mostly eat them as the starchy food part of a meal, and they're a good source of carbohydrate in our diet.

Because of this, potatoes do not count towards your five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, but they can have an important role in your diet.

Potatoes are a healthy choice when boiled, baked, mashed or roasted with only a small amount of fat or oil and no added salt.

French fries and other chips cooked in oil or served with salt are not a healthy choice.

When cooking or serving potatoes, go for lower-fat or polyunsaturated spreads, or small amounts of unsaturated oils, such as olive or sunflower oil.

For mashed potato, use lower-fat milk, such as semi-skimmed, 1% fat or skimmed milk, instead of whole milk or cream.

Leave potato skins on where possible, to keep more of the fibre and vitamins. For example, eat the skin when you have boiled or baked potatoes.

If you boil potatoes, some nutrients will leak out into the water, especially if you have peeled them. To stop this happening, only use enough water to cover them and cook them only for as long as they need.

Storing potatoes in a cool, dark and dry place will help stop them sprouting. Do not eat any green, damaged or sprouting bits of potatoes, as these can contain toxins that can be harmful.

Bread

Bread, especially wholemeal, granary, brown and seeded varieties, is a healthy choice to eat as part of a balanced diet.

Wholegrain, wholemeal and brown breads give us energy and contain B vitamins, vitamin E, fibre and a wide range of minerals.

White bread also contains a range of vitamins and minerals, but it has less fibre than wholegrain, wholemeal or brown bread. If you prefer white bread, look for higher-fibre options.

Some people avoid bread because they're concerned about having a food intolerance or allergy to wheat, or they think bread is fattening.

However, completely cutting out any type of food from your diet could mean you miss out on a range of nutrients that you need to stay healthy.

If you're concerned that you have a wheat allergy or intolerance, speak to a GP.

Bread can be stored at room temperature. Follow the "best before" date to make sure you eat it fresh.

Cereal products

Cereal products are made from grains. Wholegrain cereals can contribute to our daily intake of iron, fibre, B vitamins and protein. Higher-fibre options can also provide a slow release of energy.

Wheat, oats, barley, rye and rice are commonly available cereals that can be eaten as wholegrains.

This means cereal products consisting of oats or oatmeal, such as porridge, and wholewheat products are healthy breakfast options.

Barley, couscous, corn and tapioca also count as healthy cereal products.

Many cereal products in the UK are refined, with low wholegrain content. They can also be high in added salt and sugar.

When you're shopping for cereals, check the food labels to compare different products.

For more advice, read about healthy breakfast cereals.

Rice and grains

Rice and grains are an excellent choice of starchy food. They give us energy, are low in fat, and good value for money.

There are many types to choose from, including:

  • all kinds of rice – such as quick-cook, arborio, basmati, long grain, brown, short grain and wild
  • couscous
  • bulgur wheat

As well as carbohydrates, rice and grains (particularly brown and wholegrain varieties) can contain:

  • fibre, which can help your body get rid of waste products
  • B vitamins, which help release energy from the food you eat and help your body work properly

Rice and grains, such as couscous and bulgur wheat, can be eaten hot or cold, and in salads.

There are a few precautions you should take when storing and reheating cooked rice and grains. This is because the spores of some food poisoning bugs can survive cooking.

If cooked rice or grains are left standing at room temperature, the spores can germinate. The bacteria multiply and produce toxins that make you be sick (vomit) and have diarrhoea. Reheating food will not get rid of these toxins.

It's therefore best to serve rice and grains as soon as they have been cooked. If this is not possible, cool them within 1 hour of cooking and keep them refrigerated until you reheat them or use them in a recipe such as a salad.

It's important to throw away any rice and grains that have been left at room temperature overnight.

If you are not going to eat cooked rice immediately, refrigerate it within 1 hour and eat it within 24 hours.

Rice should be reheated thoroughly, reaching a core temperature of 70C for 2 minutes (or equivalent) so it's steaming hot throughout.

Rice should not be reheated more than once – it should be thrown away. Do not reheat rice unless it's been chilled safely and kept in a fridge until you reheat it.

Follow the "use by" date and storage instructions on the label for any cold rice or grain salads that you buy.

Pasta in your diet

Pasta is another healthy option to base your meal on. It consists of dough made from durum wheat and water and contains iron and B vitamins.

Wholewheat or wholegrain are healthier than ordinary pasta, as they contain more fibre. We digest wholegrain foods slower than refined grains, so they can help us feel full for longer.

Dried pasta can be stored in a cupboard and typically has a long shelf life, while fresh pasta will need to be refrigerated and has a shorter lifespan.

Check the food packaging for "best before" or "use by" dates and further storage instructions.

Acrylamide in starchy food

Acrylamide is a chemical that's created when many foods, particularly starchy foods like potatoes and bread, are cooked for long periods at high temperatures, such as when baking, frying, grilling, toasting and roasting.

There's evidence to show acrylamide can cause cancer.

The Food Standards Agency has these tips to reduce your risk of acrylamide at home:

  • Go for gold: aim for a golden yellow colour, or lighter, when baking, toasting, roasting or frying starchy foods like potatoes, root vegetables and bread.
  • Check the pack: follow the cooking instructions carefully when frying or oven-heating packaged food products such as chips, roast potatoes and parsnips. These instructions are to help you cook the product correctly, so you do not cook starchy foods for too long or at temperatures that are too high.
  • Eat a varied and balanced diet: while we cannot completely avoid risks like acrylamide in food, this will help reduce your risk of cancer. This includes basing meals on starchy carbohydrates and getting your 5 A Day. Avoid frying or roasting potatoes and root vegetables. Instead, boil or steam them as this will both reduce your risk of acrylamide and cut down on fat.
  • Do not keep raw potatoes in the fridge: storing raw potatoes in the fridge can increase overall acrylamide levels. Raw potatoes should ideally be stored in a dark, cool place at temperatures above 6C.

Find more information on acrylamide on the Food Standards Agency website.

Read more about preparing and cooking food safely.

Page last reviewed: 26 February 2020
Next review due: 26 February 2023

Does Rice Contain Vitamin C And Fiber

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