diff --git a/fitness/general.md b/fitness/general.md index f5bb87897..b90f8a2cd 100644 --- a/fitness/general.md +++ b/fitness/general.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -title: Fitness +title: General fitness notes category: Fitness layout: 2017/sheet --- diff --git a/fitness/micronutrients.md b/fitness/micronutrients.md index be824f4fe..ea34445dd 100644 --- a/fitness/micronutrients.md +++ b/fitness/micronutrients.md @@ -1,7 +1,12 @@ --- title: Essential micronutrients +category: Fitness +layout: 2017/sheet --- +## Vitamins +{: .-three-column} + ### Vitamin D * Sources: sunlight, fish/eggs @@ -10,6 +15,8 @@ title: Essential micronutrients * Fat-soluble * Best taken with meals or a source of fat +See: [Examine.com](http://examine.com/supplements/Vitamin+D/) + ### Zinc * Sources: meat, egg, legumes @@ -17,6 +24,8 @@ title: Essential micronutrients * Doesn't go well with [Iron](#iron), [Magnesium](#magnesium) * Dosage: 5-10mg daily +See: [Examine.com](http://examine.com/supplements/Zinc/) + ### Magnesium * Sources: grains, nuts, leafy vegetables @@ -24,18 +33,24 @@ title: Essential micronutrients * Major benefits: lower blood glucose, sleep, insulin sensitivity * Don't get Magnesium Oxide (low bioavailability), get Magnesium Citrate +See: [Examine.com](http://examine.com/supplements/Magnesium/) + ### Selenium * Sources: nuts, fish (tuna, halibut), meat * Major benefits: anti-oxidant, anti-cancer * Dosage: 200-300ug daily +See: [Examine.com](http://examine.com/supplements/Selenium/) + ### Vitamin E * Sources: Nuts, needs, veg oils, leafy veggies * Major benefits: anti-oxidant, skin * Dosage: up to 22IU daily for adults? (RDA) - * Fat-soluble + * Fat-soluble + +See: [nih.gov](http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminE-HealthProfessional/) ### Vitamin C @@ -43,6 +58,8 @@ title: Essential micronutrients * Dosage: 75mg daily (females), 90mg (males) * Major benefits: anti-oxidant +See: [Examine.com](http://examine.com/supplements/Vitamin+C/) + ### Vitamin K * Sources: beans (legumes), green tea, veggies (mostly leafy), egg yolk, @@ -50,31 +67,51 @@ title: Essential micronutrients * Major benefits: bone health * Fat-soluble +See: [Examine.com](http://examine.com/supplements/Vitamin+K/) + ### Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +- ··· + ### Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) +- ··· + ### Niacin (Vitamin B3) +- ··· + ### Vitamin B6 +- ··· + ### Vitamin B12 +- ··· + ### Potassium +- ··· + ### Omega 3 +- ··· + ### Calcium * Sources: dairy * Dosage: 1000mg daily for adults * Major benefits: bone mass/strength +See: [nih.gov](http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/calcium.asp) + ### Iodine * Sources: dairy (yogurt, milk, eggs) * Major benefits: thyroid gland regulation +See: [whfoods.com](http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=69) + ### Vitamin A * Sources: meat, poultry, fish, fruits, leafy veggies, orange veggies @@ -83,26 +120,11 @@ title: Essential micronutrients * Major benefits: vision, immune boost, reproduction * Fat-soluble +See: [nih.gov](http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Vitam-HealthProfessional/) + ### Iron * Sources: soybeans, nuts/beans/lentils, beef, whole grains * Major benefits: oxygen transport, energy metabolism -References ----------- - -* Examine: - [K](http://examine.com/supplements/Vitamin+K/) - [C](http://examine.com/supplements/Vitamin+C/) - [Sel](http://examine.com/supplements/Selenium/) - [D](http://examine.com/supplements/Vitamin+D/) - [Zinc](http://examine.com/supplements/Zinc/) - [Mg](http://examine.com/supplements/Magnesium/) -* Nih.gov: - [E](http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminE-HealthProfessional/) - [Ca](http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/calcium.asp) - [A](http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Vitam-HealthProfessional/) -* Whfoods.com: - [I](http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=69) - [Fe](http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=70) - +See: [whfoods.com](http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=70)