Calcium is a major mineral essential for healthy bones and teeth. There are several minerals known to be essential to the human body and which must be obtained from food. The major minerals (calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, chloride and potassium) are needed in the greatest quantities or are present in large amounts in the body. The three main functions of minerals are as constituents of the skeleton, as soluble salts which help control the composition of the body fluids, and as essential adjuncts to the action of many enzymes and other proteins.

Friday, July 10, 2009

Pre Menstrual Syndrome PMS And Diet - Bok Choy

As we mentioned in previous article, Premenstrual syndrome is defined as faulty function of the ovaries related to the women's menstrual cycle, it effects a women's physical and emotional state, and sometimes interferes with daily activities as a result of hormone fluctuation. The syndrome occurs one to two weeks before menstruation and then declines when the period starts. In this article, we will discuss how bok choy effects women with premenstrual syndrome.

I. Definition
Bok choy is also known as Chinese cabbage which has been used as foods since Tang dynasty because of it's easily cultivate nature and high sources of nutrients.

II. How bok choy effects women with PMS

1. Antioxidant
Bok choy contains high amount of antioxidant including vitamin A, C and beta carotene which only helps to prevent cancer but also strengthen the immune system in protecting our body from infection including the reproductive organs caused by bacteria and virus.

2. Fiber
It also contain high amount of fiber which not only helps the digestive system in moving stool resulting but also decreases the risk of fluctuation of sugar levels in the bloodstream resulting in lessening the risk of food craving and constipation and back pains.

3. Minerals
It also contains variety of minerals including potassium, sodium, magnesium and calcium which not only help to improve the liver function in carbohydrate synthesis and fat and protein metabolism but also decreasing the risk of water retention and blood sugar fluctuation.

4. Homocysteine
Homocysteine is one of amino acid which is converted into cysteine with the present of vitamin B complex. Deficiency of vitamin B causes high levels of honocysteine resulting in increasing the risk of heart disease and decreasing the function of blood circulation in the body causing fatigue, tiredness and emotional and physical stress.

5. Respiratory system
Bok choy not only helps prevent irregular cell growth in the lung but also increases the function of lung in absorbing oxygen resulting in increasing the oxygen in the bloodstream and reducing some symptoms of nervous disorder.



Autor: Kyle J Norton Kyle J Norton
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Added: July 10, 2009
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