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Zinc (Zn) It is an essential mineral which is found in almost every cell in the body and is contained within more than 200 enzymes and substances needed for biochemical reaction. Zinc is important for a healthy immune system, for healing cuts and wounds, and for maintaining the sense of taste and smell. Nearly 100 different enzymes depend on zinc for their ability to catalyze a vital chemical reaction. Zinc also supports normal growth and development during pregnancy, childhood, and adolescence. The symptoms of severe zinc deficiency include the slowing or cessation of growth and development, delayed sexual maturation, characteristic skin rashes, chronic and severe diarrhoea, immune system deficiencies, impaired wound healing, diminished appetite, impaired taste sensation, night blindness, swelling and clouding of the cornea, and behavioural disturbances.

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锌 (zinc) 锌是一个重要的元素因为几乎每个身体里的细胞保括超过200多种各类酶和物质都有它的存在。锌是生化反应过程所需要的元素。锌参加维生素A还原酶和 视黄醇结合蛋白的合成。这些酶在组织呼吸和蛋白质、脂肪、糖、核酸等代谢中起重要作用。缺锌时蛋白质合成障碍，可导致侏儒症、损伤组织愈合困难、胎儿发育受影响，性器官发育不全，性功能降低，精子减少，月经不正常，食欲不振，贫血，皮肤粗糙，干燥，上皮角化和食道类角化，伤口愈合缓慢，易受感染，类风湿性关节炎，痤疮，口疮等。锌促进性器官正常发育保持正常的性功能，保护皮肤健康，维持正常食欲及味觉，加速伤口和溃疡的愈合，维生素A的代谢，维持正常的性功能，稳定细胞膜起着重要作用。锌是过氧化物岐化酶（SOD）的重要组合。有抗脂质过氧化、保护生物膜完整的作用。锌是重要的一个健康免疫元素。

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Vitamin K It is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays an important role in blood clotting. Vitamin K is known as the clotting vitamin, because without it blood would not clot. Some studies indicate that it helps in maintaining strong bones in the elderly. Individuals with vitamin K deficiency usually have an increased propensity to bruising and bleeding. Selenium (Se) Deficiency of Selenium can lead to Keshan disease, which is potentially fatal. Selenium deficiency also contributes (along with iodine deficiency) to Kashin-Beck disease. The primary symptom of Keshan disease is myocardial necrosis, leading to weakening of the heart. Kashin-Beck disease results in atrophy, degeneration and necrosis of cartilage tissue. Keshan disease also makes the body more susceptible to illness caused by other nutritional, biochemical, or infectious diseases. Selenium may help to prevent cancer by acting as an antioxidant or by enhancing immune activity. Selenium is absorbed fairly easily in the upper gastrointestinal system. Plant sources of selenium may be more bioavailable compared to animal sources. The some of the functions of Selenium are (a) it may be an important inhibitor of various types of cancer through induced “apoptosis” (programmed cell death) (b ) it is a natural antioxidant (c) it is necessary for production of prostaglandins and (d) with the help of vitamin E it promotes normal growth and development and also enhances the antioxidant effect of vitamin E.

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维生素 K 维生素 K 是脂溶性维生素。它维护血液功能正常凝固和骨钙代谢等方面。根据科学研究维生素 K 能帮助老年人维持骨骼的健全 还可防止内出血及痔疮。经常流鼻血的人，应该多从天然食物中摄取维生素K。。缺乏维生素K，血凝时间延长和容易擦伤 。 硒 (selenium) 缺乏硒能导致 卡申 疾病（Keshan disease）,这可能是致命的。 硒不足与缺碘也有助于卡申-克疾病的发生。硒作为一个抗氧化剂可能有助于防止癌症或加强免疫活动。 硒是很容易被肠胃系统吸收。 植物来源的硒比动物来源的硒更易吸收。硒其中的功能是(1),可能是一个对各种类癌症的重要抑制剂 （2） 这是一个天然抗氧化剂 (3) 生产前列腺素的必需元素和(4)在维生素E的帮助下它能促进身体正常的增长和发展。 它 也增强维生素E抗氧化的效果。

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Lutein Lutein is one form of carotenoid found in dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach, plus various fruits and corn. Egg yolks are also sources of lutein. Our body cannot produce Lutein but has to rely on food. Lutein provides nutritional support to our eyes and skin. Studies suggest that a mixture of nutrients, including lutein, may provide supplemental antioxidant capacity to the skin, helping counteract free radical damage. Lutein may also help prevent or slow down atherosclerosis, the thickening of arteries, which is a major risk for cardiovascular disease. Lutein is an antioxidant that appears to quench or reduce harmful free radicals in various parts of the body. Free radicals can play a role in a variety of chronic diseases. Lutein is said to have help in reducing the risk of Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). AMD occurs when the fragile center of the retina–the macula–deteriorates due to aging and damage by free radical. The macula is a small area of the retina responsible for central vision, and high visual acuity. Poor macular health can cause oxidative stress within the retina, leading to a loss of central vision. Lutein also filters the high-energy, blue wavelengths of light from the visible-light spectrum by as much as 90%. Blue light, in both indoor lighting and sunlight, is believed to induce oxidative stress and possible free-radical damage in human organs exposed to light, such as the eyes and skin.

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叶黄素 （Lutein） 叶黄素是从万寿菊菊花中提取的一种天然色素。叶黄素又名“植物黄体素”。叶黄素是一种广泛存在于蔬菜、花卉、水果等植物中的天然物质，居于“类胡萝b类”族物质。人类的眼睛含有高量的叶黄素和玉米黄素(zeaxanthin)但这两种元素是人体无法制造的，必须靠含叶黄素和玉米黄素的食物来补充，若缺乏这两种元素，眼睛就会失明。医学实验证明植物中所含的天然叶黄素是一种性能优异的抗氧化剂可预防细胞衰老和机体器官衰老，同时还可预防老年性眼球视网膜黄斑退化引起的视力下降与失明。预防老年性黄斑变性所导致的盲眼病由于衰老而发生的肌肉退化症可使65岁以上的老年人引发不能恢复的盲眼病。而叶黄素在预防肌肉退化症方面效果良好，由于它在人体内不能产生，因此必须从食物中或额外补充，尤其是老年人必须经常选用含叶黄素丰富的食物。眼睛中的叶黄素对紫外线有过滤作用，有保护由日光，电脑等所发射的紫外线所导致的对眼睛和视力的伤害作用。叶黄素能帮助降低白内障的发生率。叶黄素减轻体内和皮肤退行性老年斑的危险，通过抗氧化作用，降低过氧化脂质的形成。叶黄素防止低密度脂蛋白被氧化，从而减轻心脏病的危险。 叶黄素延缓动脉硬化作用。 叶黄素对多种癌症有抑制作用，如乳腺癌，前列腺癌，直肠癌，皮肤癌等。 叶黄素能帮助改善糖尿病所引起的视网膜毛细管障碍进而改善及恢复视力。

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Lack of Vitamin E with other anti oxidants work in synergy will likely to cause the following sickness:- Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressive disease of the retina wherein the light-sensing cells in the central area of vision (the macula) stop working and eventually die. It is a disease associated with aging that gradually destroys sharp, central vision. Central vision is needed for seeing objects clearly and for common daily tasks such as reading and driving. AMD affects the macula, the part of the eye that allows you to see fine detail. AMD causes no pain. Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of visual impairment and blindness in the United States and the developed world among people of 65 years of age and older. It has been shown that Vitamin E alone does not attentuate the development or progression of AMD. However, studies focusing on efficacy of Vitamin E combined with other antioxidants, like zinc and Vitamin C, indicate a protective effect against the onset and progression of AMD. Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's disease is a wasting disease of the brain. An observational trial conducted by The Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health found that when vitamin E is taken daily in large doses (400-1000IU) in combination with vitamin C (500-1000mg) the onset of Alzheimer's was reduced between 64 and 78%. Recent studies shown that Alzheimer's disease is no longer confined to elderly people but young ones as well from the age of 40 onwards and it is possible that with amount of free radicals around us most diseases will no longer be confined to elderly people. Parkinson Disease In May 2005, The Lancet Neurology published a study suggesting that vitamin E may help protect against Parkinson's disease. Individuals with moderate to high intakes of dietary vitamin E were found to have a lower risk of Parkinson's. Beta Carotene Carotenoids are a class of natural fat-soluble pigments found primarily in plants. Carotenoids are responsible for many of the red, orange, and yellow hues of plant leaves, fruits, and flowers. The most widely studied and well-understood nutritional role for carotenoids is their provitamin A activity because the body can convert them into retinol which is an active form of vitamin A. Deficiency of vitamin A is a major cause of premature death particularly among children. Carotenoids act as biological antioxidants, protecting cells and tissues from the damaging effects of free radicals and singlet oxygen. Carotenoids particularly beta-carotene, are also believed to enhance the function of the immune system. Researchers now believe that poor communication between cells may be one of the causes of the overgrowth of cells other than the activity of free radical, a condition which eventually leads to cancer. By promoting proper communication between cells, carotenoids may play a role in cancer prevention. Lack of carotenoids is found to be associated with chronic disease, including heart disease and various cancers. Buckwheat Buckwheat contains chiro-inositol which, in research, shows to be effective in lowering the symptoms of  type II Diabetes. According to a study conducted by John Hopkins Medical Institute, subjects who consumed the greatest amount of buckwheat had the lowest blood pressures. Buckwheat contains vitamin P, which contains the flavonoid rutin. Rutin is known for its effectiveness in reducing the cholesterol count in the blood. Rutin is also known to keep capillaries and arteries strong and flexible and so is beneficial for varicose vein problems which means that it can be helpful to maintain rigid blood vessels, and also can help people who bleed or bruise easily from damage.