On a daily basis we consume products that cause difficulty or reduced absorption of vitamins when ingesting them, or else their elimination. It is useful and important to take these reductions into account, given that most people consume at least one of these products:
Tobacco
Tobacco consumption causes a depletion of beta-carotenes and vitamin C in the body, in addition to producing other problems and diseases typical of tobacco use. Smoking a pack of 20 cigarettes per day doubles daily vitamin C requirements. There are several problems generated by tobacco consumption, among them general health, dental issues, etc.
Alcohol
This produces deficiency of B-group vitamins and vitamin C. Alcohol has several effects on nutrition, some positive and others negative; it is important to know them.
Coffee and Tea
Excessive consumption of coffee and/or tea limits the nutritional absorption of vitamin A, folic acid (known as B9) and B12. It also limits the absorption of hMedications Contraceptives: With vitamins C, folic acid, B6 and B12 Antiepileptics: With vitamins D, K, folic acid and B12 Antibiotics: With vitamins B3 (or PP), B6, folic acid and B12 Antacids: With bile salts and with vitamin B12 Laxatives: They hinder the absorption of vitamins D and E, and interfere in the synthesis of B12 Iron. Excessive coffee consumption can affect calcium absorption or accelerate its elimination.
Medications: Contraceptives: With vitamins C, folic acid, B6 and B1, Antiepileptics: With vitamins D, K, folic acid and B12. Antibiotics: With vitamins B3 (or PP), B6, folic acid and B12. Antacids: With bile salts and with vitamin B12. Laxatives: They hinder the absorption of vitamins D and E, and interfere in the synthesis of B12
Vitamins are fragile elements and difficult to preserve; therefore, precautions should be taken with vitamins in cooking and storage.
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The plastic surgeon Dr. Alfredo Fernandez Blanco stands out in his branch of medicine, as the best breast surgeon, he is also a pioneer in the so-called secondary surgeries or sequelae. With more than 30 years of experience and thousands of successful cases, he continues to achieve the most natural results that can be expected in a cosmetic surgery operation.
