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In this article and the video you can find out about: why you should cautiously use stomach acidity meds, what vitamin D benefits you didn’t know about, and is there a point of eating frozen veggies and fruits to gain vitamins.
Stomach medications can cause the formation of kidney stones
A recent study shows that long-term use of proton pump inhibitors and H2 blockers that are commonly prescribed for Gastroesophageal reflux disease and in increased stomach acidity may increase the risk of developing kidney stones. The results are based on the study of 200,000 patients who used proton pump inhibitors for at least 12 years consecutively and H2 blockers for 26 years. The obtained data indicates that there is a 12 to 13 percent increase in kidney stones for patients both groups of patients. Though the percentages are low, it is clear that there is a direct correlation.
Another benefit of vitamin D found
According to the study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry discovered that there is a link between the risk of autism development and vitamin D insufficiency. During the study 109 children with autism randomly received four months of vitamin D3 supplementation or a placebo. Autism symptoms improved significantly following supplementation, but not with the placebo. This study may be also indicating that deficiency of vitamin D in pregnant women can be partially responsible for autism development in children. Make sure to consult your doctor on the supplements you and your child uses to be sure that you are getting enough vitamins and minerals for your age and condition.
There is no difference in benefits of fresh and frozen vegetables and fruits
This surprising discovery was made by the researchers from California. They studied the amount and quality of vitamins and nutrients, from fresh and frozen vegetables and fruits. According to the data they obtained, there are no consistent differences between fresh and frozen and that it often mostly depends on the product. The researchers also analyzed the amount of fiber, minerals and antioxidants between fresh and frozen products and again found no significant differences. For example, we all know that broccoli is highly beneficial for our bodies, and now it is proven that even it is frozen it provides the same benefits.
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(Updated at Apr 13 / 2024)