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The following information offers a general background on the benefits of several important vitamins and minerals found in our ecoeggs. This information has been compiled by a leading independent nutritionist, Jane Barnes.
Omega 3 fats
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Recommendation
Extra necessary through pregnancy and breast feeding, early developmental years and throughout adult hood to protect vascular and inflammatory system.
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This small group of fats are vital from life’s start to finish. Firstly for early development of brain, optical vision and nervous system. Secondly these fats are the core of many membranes in the body. Thirdly they appear to have central regulatory action in maintaining regular heart and arterial function. In later life many of the degenerative diseases (stroke and arthritis) are linked to inflammatory type actions, this appears to be moderated by a favourable omega 3 to omega 6 ratio also reducing the risk of blood clotting, the common cause of stroke. Omega 3 is only found in significant quantities in a limited range of foods so difficult and expensive to consume the amounts now recommended for optimal function.
Selenium
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Recommendation
Stable supply vital throughout life – ecoeggs may assist the cause.
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This is one of the minerals, which for long was not fully understood so its importance is only recently being recognised. Selenium is central to the full working of the ‘antioxidant protective system’ which combats the destructive action of the oxygen generated free radicals, now known to be the triggers for diseases such as cancer, heart disease and other degenerative changes. As selenium levels in foods vary greatly because levels vary in the feed or soil, average intakes have been found to be lower than previously estimated.
Vitamin E
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Recommendation
Vital at all ages and all times.
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This is a powerful antioxidant vital to avoid destruction of membranes and blood components from ‘free radical’ damage. It is estimated that over 1/2 million vitamin E protective reactions occur each day in the body. Vitamin E is vital for internal functioning but has also been shown to help cell recovery even when used externally (vitamin E containing creams). Vitamin E is what is known as fat soluble, so is found in foods containing fat. As many people have reduced their intake of these foods, other concentrated Vitamin E foods are useful to ensure adequate protective intakes are eaten.
B12
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Recommendation
Useful for vegetarians who have low intakes, and extra necessary for pregnancy, whilst breast feeding, young children and old people.
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This vitamin, although a key element in the daily metabolism of both fats and carbohydrates, is in greater demand in early and late life. In early life it is necessary for the proper formation of nerve cells and protection of the genetic material known as DNA. As absorption appears to decrease in later life greater amounts are required to fulfil the same functions. Only found in animal foods and normally in very small amounts so vegetarians have no major source. There is no evidence of over-dosage so this is one situation where more seems always to be better.
Folate
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Recommendation
Always vital as life starts requiring folate to ensure successful pregnancy, necessary for daily formation of healthy blood cells and certain digestive enzymes and life continues with need for extra folate to minimise risk of heart attack.
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Red blood cells cannot form properly without this vitamin, nor can genetic material be transferred correctly during normal growth and repair. So folate is always vital. It is especially necessary throughout pregnancy (can prevent neural tube malformation, spina bifida) but is also now found to be central in reducing the levels of a substance called homocysteine in the blood, which is found to be as strong a trigger for heart attack as high levels of cholesterol.
Our Incredible Egg
Now read more about our egg to see how much more of these you will find in our ecoegg over an ordinary egg.
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