Often Selected, These 3 Drinks Can Turn Out To Cause Mental Disorders

Often Selected, These 3 Drinks Can Turn Out To Cause Mental Disorders - Hello, Healthy Friend! What is your favorite drink? Of course there are so many types of drinks that are popular with the community, ranging from cold drinks to hot drinks. Tea, coffee, milk, chocolate drinks, fruit drinks, and sweet drinks are a few examples of drinks that are included in the  top list that are consumed.

The various types of drinks are certainly legitimate to choose from. But, did you know that there are several types of drinks that are quite popular, but if consumed in excess can actually cause mental health problems? Curious?

Drinks and their effects on mental health


Some types of drinks that are often consumed by the public contain several substances or compounds that can affect the work of the brain. This will increase the risk of mental disorders. This condition is suspected by the presence of several signs such as:

• Sleep disturbance
• There is a great deal of anxiety
• There is an addiction to certain drinks

In the long run, it can interfere with the production of hormones for the brain and cell function or brain cell membranes.

Types of drinks that can interfere with mental health
Here are some types of drinks that if consumed in excess and too often can cause mental disorders:

Caffeinated beverages
Caffeine which is high enough in coffee, soft drinks and chocolate drinks is one of the substances that can interfere with mental health. Why? Caffeine has been shown to block adenosine activity in transmiter nerves in the brain. This can cause the body not to feel tired, which in turn interferes with sleep.

Sleep disorders that last for a long time can increase the risk of mental disorders. Changes in brain function will also occur because the brain has been addicted to caffeine substances. This condition increases the risk of excessive anxiety. In addition, increasing heart rate, high blood pressure, and disorders of digestion are also higher the risk for coffee addicts.

• High sugar sugars

A study conducted by the Oslo Health Study in 2006, showed that adolescents who did not consume high-sugar drinks, had a lower risk of stress and a better total mental health score, compared to teens who often consumed high-sugar drinks. This condition is caused by consumption of high-sugar drinks can reduce the level of chemicals, namely brain-derived neurotrophic factor / BDNF, which is important for supporting brain and mental health. This causes the ability of the brain in terms of cognitive and memory will decrease.

• Artificial sweetener drinks

One example of drinks with artificial sweeteners that are quite often chosen is soft drinks. Besides containing artificial sweeteners, the sugar content in soft drinks is also quite high. A recent study in 2018 showed that soft drinks can cause side effects that lead to stroke and dementia. The quality and duration of sleep is also influenced by the type of drink on this one. As well as Sodium Benzoate (preservatives) contained in it also affects memory and motor nerves, especially in children with ADHD.

Well, there are 3 types of drinks that are chosen quite often but apparently can cause mental health problems. For this reason, Teman Sehat must be wise and be able to control portions and frequency before consuming caffeinated drinks, high sugar drinks and artificial sweetened drinks, yes!

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A good dose of Vitamin C for your body

A good dose of Vitamin C for your body - Hello Healthy Friend! How are you today? Hopefully stay healthy and cheer up! In this transition season, you have to stay healthy so that you don't get sick easily. One way to make it easy to get sick, you can take vitamin C, because this vitamin can maintain your body's health. Currently , vitamin C supplements are sold in various forms and dosages. So you are not confused about how to choose a good dose of vitamin C, let's see the explanation!

What are the benefits of vitamin C?
Vitamin C or ascorbic acid is a type of water-soluble vitamin. Apart from being able to maintain your health, this vitamin also has other benefits, namely helping the  formation of enzymes and collagen.

Do you know what collagen is? Collagen is a protein that affects the formation of cell structures in connective tissue, such as bones, teeth, skin and muscle veins. Because of that  vitamin C is good for healing wounds, broken bones, bleeding under the skin and gums.

If you are deficient in vitamin C, you will usually experience symptoms such as fatigue, lack of appetite, dry skin, mouth and eyes, bluish color under the skin, and hair loss.

Vitamin C in the body
When you eat foods that contain vitamin C, such as fruits and vegetables, the vitamin C content that is needed as needed will be directly absorbed by the body through the small intestine. But, if you take vitamin C 1g / day or 1000mg / day in supplement form, the reverse law will apply.

What is the reverse law? That is, if you consume more than 500mg of vitamin C / day, the level of vitamin C in the body will not increase and will not be stored as a reserve in the body, but will be removed with urine. In the body, vitamin C levels will increase if kidney failure occurs or there are vitamins that are injected through blood vessels.

How do you choose the right dose of vitamin C?
Well, Healthy Friends already know how to how vitamin C is absorbed by the body. So, if you want to buy vitamin C supplements on the market that contain doses of  50, 100, 250, 500 or 1000 mg of vitamins, you must pay attention to the standard requirements per day . The standard requirement for vitamin C per day for men and women is different Friends Healthy!

For men, the vitamin C requirement is slightly higher than for women. Men aged 10-12 years can consume 50 mg / day, ages 12-15 years can consume 75 mg / day and those aged 16 years and over can consume 90 mg / day. Whereas for women aged 10-12 years can consume 50 mg / day, ages 12-15 years can consume 65 mg / day and those aged 16 years and over can consume 75 mg / day.

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Vitamin B and Prevention of Non-communicable Diseases

Vitamin B and Prevention of Non-communicable Diseases - Hello, Healthy Friend! This time we will discuss about micronutrients that play an important role in regulating bodily functions. Yep, vitamins! Healthy Friends must be familiar with vitamin C which serves to maintain gum health, vitamin A for eye health, and vitamin D for bone growth. So, are you already familiar with B vitamins?

Vitamin B is included in the group of water soluble vitamins along with vitamin C. This vitamin also consists of various types, ranging from B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, and B12. Each type of B vitamin has an important role! But, unfortunately most people pay less attention to the adequacy of their B vitamin intake because this type of vitamin is so easily found in various types of food. Well, this time we will discuss the important role of B vitamins for the body that maybe Healthy Friends do not know yet.

1. Hyperhomocysteinemia and the role of B vitamins in cancer patients
A study in 2010 showed that vitamin B (folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12) plays an important role in reducing the risk of complications due to cardiovascular disease in cancer patients. In this case, increased plasma homocysteine ​​concentration is associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, etc. Well, B vitamins can influence the low concentration of these substances in the blood.

2. Vitamin B deficiency increases the risk of lung cancer
Studi telah menemukan bahwa vitamin B6 dan metionin berhubungan dengan kanker paru-paru. Kadar zat tersebut yang berada diatas kadar rata-rata serum bisa mengurangi risiko terkena kanker paru-paru sebesar 50%. Selain itu, konsumsi folat bersama dengan vitamin B6 dan metionin berhubungan dengan 2/3 kali lebih rendah untuk terkena kanker paru-paru.

3. Vitamin B dan fungsi otak
Vitamin B berpengaruh pada kerja otak yang optimal. Vitamin ini penting dalam produksi energi, sintesis DNA, dan senyawa biokimia yang berperan dalam penyampaian impuls/rangsangan. Gimana sih dampak kekurangannya pada otak? Kekurangan vitamin B1 bisa menyebabkan gangguan tidur serta hilangnya memori, kekurangan vitamin B2 menyebabkan otak gagal berfungsi, kekurangan vitamin B3  bisa menyebabkan depresi hingga vertigo, kekurangan vitamin B6 bisa menurunkan daya tangkap dan fungsi kognitif, kekurangan vitamin B12 bisa menyebabkan menurunnya fungsi kognitif bahkan alzheimer. Ngga cuma dampak-dampak yang udah disebutkan, masih banyak pengaruh lainnya akibat kekurangan vitamin B pada fungsi otak.

Nah, itulah beberapa dampak akibat kekurangan vitamin B yang ternyata dahsyat banget bagi tubuh. Oleh karena itu, Teman Sehat perlu memperhatikan kecukupan vitamin ini dalam asupan harian. Konsumsi biji-bijian, kacangan-kacangan, hati, daging, telur, dan berbagai sumber vitamin B lainnya, bisa mencegah kamu dari berbagai risiko penyakit.

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3 Dangers of Energy Drinks You Need to Know

3 Dangers of Energy Drinks You Need to Know - Hello Healthy Friend! Have you ever been in a condition where college assignments pile up, the boss in the office asked for work to be completed suddenly, or tomorrow you have to present in front of the client ? Well, maybe staying up late is a choice that must be lived in order to complete the pile of tasks. Well, staying up late would not be complete without being accompanied by an energy drink. But, do you know Healthy Friend what ingredients of energy drinks and what are the dangers? Check out this description, let's!

What does the energy drink contain?
There are various kinds of energy drinks sold on the market. Starting from instant coffee, carbonated drinks, to in the form of powder. But actually, what ingredients do they contain? Caffeine, glucose and taurine . Yep! The composition of energy drinks will not be the same from one brand to another, but each energy drink must contain at least 1 of the 3 ingredients.

According to a study from Tufts University , the combination of these three ingredients is known to increase concentration. In addition, energy drinks can improve short-term memory power, strengthen muscle performance and reduce soreness. Eits,  do not rush to decide to drink energy drinks! Bibalik benefits, of course there are some health risks that must be borne.

Risk of danger of energy drinks
This risk comes from an overdose of ingredients containing the drink, the health condition of the consumer, and a combination of both. The risks faced can be temporary and mild to very severe and lead to death. Check it out!

• The heart stops suddenly

A heart that stops suddenly is the effect of an arrhythmia, a condition in which the heart beats too fast or too slowly. Caffeine is a substance that can make the heart beat faster so that it can trigger cardiac arrest. The risk of cardiac arrest in consuming energy drinks will increase if the person has a history of heart disease. The fatal risk of cardiac arrest is permanent paralysis and even death due to the cessation of blood supply to the brain, even if only for a few minutes.

• Severe headache

For those who are accustomed to drinking energy drinks, stop taking it can cause symptoms of severe headaches. This headache usually only occurs in part of the head, like migraine. This pain is the body's reaction when someone who has been addicted to caffeine does not get caffeine intake. This pain effect is known as caffeine withdrawal symptom .

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Aside from caffeine, high glucose content from energy drinks can cause adverse effects, one of which is type 2 diabetes. Consumption of excessive energy drinks can make the insulin hormone overwhelmed to transfer blood sugar into energy, so that high blood sugar levels become high.

It turns out that behind its benefits to increase energy, there are risks that must be faced yes Healthy Friends. Energy drinks may be consumed, but not to excess until addicted. In essence, do not be ignorant of health because they have to pursue the task and job targets. Live healthy and choose the right diet!

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Should Consumption of Anemia Supplements, when Pregnant?

Should Consumption of Anemia Supplements, when Pregnant? - Healthy Friend, anemia in pregnant women (pregnant women) is a common condition. An estimated 41.8% pregnant women in the world, have anemia and half of them occur due to iron deficiency. Even though it is considered normal, this problem cannot be ignored. This is because the effect can threaten the lives of mothers and little ones.

Usually, anemia is associated with an increased risk of preterm birth, heavy bleeding during childbirth, and low birth weight (LBW). In addition, anemia can also affect the growth and development of the child during pregnancy or afterwards.

Definition of anemia

Anemia or iron deficiency, is a disease that occurs due to iron deficiency in the blood. This means that the amount of hemoglobin (Hb) in the blood decreases from the normal threshold.

Iron is needed in sufficient quantities, to form red blood cells in the spinal cord. If the number is small, then the red blood cells will not be enough to be produced, causing the Hb count to continue to decline, and you will experience anemia.

The symptoms
Pregnant women (pregnant women) are declared anemic, if the hemoglobin level in the blood is less than 11 mg / L. There are two possibilities for someone said to suffer from anemia, which must go through the Hb test and be seen from the physical gekala it shows, such as:

• 3 L (weak, tired, and tired)
• Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
• Dizzy eyes
• Feet feels cold
• Hard to breathe
• Dyspepsia (discomfort in the upper abdomen or chest that arises after eating)
• Pale, especially in the conjunctiva (clear membrane), mucosa  (mucus) mouth, and palms

If this condition is not realized or left for a long time, the symptoms that can arise are:

• Koilonychia  (spoon nails), nails become brittle, vertical stripes, and become concave so that it looks like a spoon.
• Atrophy of the papillary tongue, ie the surface of the tongue becomes slippery and shiny because the tongue papil disappears.
• Angularis stomatitis (cheilosis), which is inflammation of the corners of the mouth so that it looks like a pale whitish patch
• Dysphagia, which is pain that is felt when swallowing due to irritation in the throat

Then, should the consumption of supplements?
Pregnancy is a condition that can cause biological changes in a woman's body, while preparing for the baby's growth. One significant change, namely, an increase in blood volume up to 50% at the end of the second trimester, but the number of red cell nuclei only increased by 30%. This results in vulnerability to decrease blood Hb levels in pregnant women.

Therefore, based on an article reported by the Indonesian Ministry of Health, pregnant women are advised to consume blood-added tablets (TTD). The recommendation is to consume 60 mg iron tablets / day. But that's not all, you also need to take folic acid supplements of 300 mg / day to avoid  folic acid deficiency anemia which can cause birth defects in babies.

Well, those are some things you need to know about anemia in pregnant women. Oh yeah, keep eating foods that contain iron and folic acid, yes! Such as red meat, beans, vegetables and fruits. Supplements are only as supporting the fulfillment of nutrients that have not been fulfilled. Do not forget, avoid cooking food for too long, because it can reduce the content of folic acid in food. Come on, stay healthy while pregnant!

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3 Benefits of Spirulina You Need to Know!

3 Benefits of Spirulina You Need to Know! - Healthy Friend, do you know what Spirulina is? Yep,  Spirulina is one type of algae that is bluish green and can be consumed. Spirulina grows in tropical and sub-tropical waters which have a high salt content.

It turns out there are also, well, some other species that grow in freshwater lakes! Oh yes,  the nutrients contained in spirulina are protein, omega 6 and 3 fatty acids, vitamins B1, B2, B3, iron, minerals and others. But, do you know if spirulina has many benefits ? Come on, see the explanation of 3 benefits here!

1. Rich in antioxidants
This algae contains an active antioxidant called  phycocyanin . This substance will protect your body from free radicals, you know! Oh yes, taking it regularly, can protect cell damage, from cancer to skin problems such as wrinkles, dullness, and some other signs of aging.

2. Lowering bad cholesterol (LDL) levels
Besides functioning as an antioxidant, phycocyanin substances  can also increase levels of good cholesterol (HDL). Spirulina consumption of one gram per day on a regular basis, can reduce total fat ( triglyceride) levels by 16.3% and LDL by 10.1%.

3. Effectively prevent anemia
There are various types of anemia, but the most common is marked by a decrease in hemoglobin or red blood cells in the blood. Anemia can strike all ages, especially in the elderly which triggers prolonged weakness and fatigue. But this condition can be prevented by taking spirulina supplements which can increase hemoglobin levels and improve immune function.

You need to pay attention to this!
Spirulina is known to have several types that can produce toxins,  so you need to be aware of consuming this product if you have not tested its safety and there is no clear marketing authorization on the product.

These gangs can be contaminated by toxic substances called  microcystins.  This poison can cause indigestion, such as nausea, vomiting, heart beat very fast, fatigue, excessive thirst, and the long-term effects are liver damage and even death.

However, there are also algae that grow under strict supervision so that they are free from contamination. Until now, there has been no research that shows that the consumption of this Gangan is safe for pregnant and lactating women. As a precaution, this group is not recommended to consume it.

Well, Healthy Friends, those are some of the benefits and things you should pay attention to when consuming this product. Make sure you buy spirulina that is listed in BPOM RI, so you can feel the benefits!

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Butter vs Margarine, Which Which?

Butter vs Margarine, Which Which? - Hello, Healthy Friend! Surely you are already familiar with butter and margarine, right? Yep, until now there may still be many differences of opinion about these two types of fat sources. Then, which one is better? Come on, find out here!

A glimpse of butter!
Apparently, butter has been known for a long time even before margarine was made, Healthy Friend! Most butter is made from cow's milk fat, although it can also be made from other animal milk. Making butter is relatively easy. Healthy Friends. The manufacturing process is to stir until the fat molecules stick together and eventually become solids. You can definitely make your own at home right?

But, excessive consumption of butter or butter  can have an impact on our health, you know, Healthy Friend! This is caused by saturated fat ( saturated fat) in it.  Excessive consumption of saturated fat can cause health problems such as obesity, an increase in LDL (bad cholesterol), and its relation to the risk of heart disease ... Very dangerous yes!

A glimpse of margarine!
From this fact, the experts finally created margarine, a new product that was considered better. How to make magarin not as easy as butter because it takes additional solutions to improve the quality of butter equivalent, Healthy Friend! In addition, there is also a hydrogenation process for compacting it because, as we know, vegetable oil is liquid at room temperature.

Some studies reveal that margarine can not be a negative impact on health. This happens because margarine also contains trans fat due to the manufacturing process (hydrogenation).
Just like saturated fat, trans fat can increase LDL (bad cholesterol) and decrease HDL (good cholesterol), Healthy Friend!

Then what is better?
Lisa Moscovitz, RD., An expert and CEO of the NY Nutrition group gave the answer. When it comes to butter or margarine, the correct question is not which is healthier, but which has fewer adverse effects if consumed. Yep, in this case, butter has fewer adverse effects because margarine contains trans fat that appears during hydrogenation. But, there are also tablets that are free of trans fat. On the other hand, margarine has more unsaturated fat than butter, and that's good, Healthy Friend!

Healthy friends still can not avoid the consumption of butter and margarine?

The following tips can make it easier for you to choose the best butter or margarine! Listen!

Yep, look for margarine which has a trans fat of 0 grams.

Products that claim 0 grams of fat content may still contain trans fat, why? Yes, that's because a food company can claim their products contain zero trans fat as long as they contain less than 0.5 grams per serving.

• Trans fat hardens at room temperature, the harder the margarine is, the more trans fat it contains.
• Choose the product that suits your taste because this can minimize excess consumption.

But if you really want to eat healthy foods, replace butter or butter with olive oil , yogurt or mashed avocados. It doesn't taste delicious, healthy friend!

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