Vitamin and Protein Functionality
Protein function for cell growth and brain function and protection against infection. Amino acid protein that is a component acts as a neurotransmitter or excitatory conducting material substance affecting the nervous and perilkau, such as emotions, self control, and concentration.
Essential amino acids are amino acids the body needs but the body can not produce it themselves and obtained from food intake, for example, include cystin and lysine. Fat. In chemistry, the brain has many layers of fat membranes.
In order for the brain to function better needed omega 3 and omega 6. Research from the University of Indonesia nutrition conclusion that omega 3 and omega 6 is found in breast milk, fish oil, and fish, has an important role in improving the intelligence of children. Omega 3.
Alpha-linolenic acid include fatty acid groups are not long-chain polyunsaturated (Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid = LC-PUFAs). LC-PUFA is a major maker nervous system. Shortage (deficiency) omega-3 will cause a disturbance in the visual system, memory, behavior disorders, and immune system.
Omega 3 found in broccoli, spinach, lettuce, poultry, and some types of fish, like tuna, salmon, sardines, mackerel and herring. Omega ,Alpha linoleic acid is also an LC-PUFAs. Omega 6 is converted into arakhidonat acid (AA). AA serves as a conductor between cells stimulates the nerves and helps brain development. Omega 6 can be found in soybean oil. Carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are a source of energy substances. Energy is needed brain as an energy source of brain cells and the formation of a “wire” the brain’s neurons to the thinking process.
Carbohydrates also play a role to capture and store data in the memory of the brain. Simple carbohydrate source found in the staples, like rice, bread, wheat, and biscuits. Vitamins, especially vitamin A plays a role in brain growth and development of infants and toddlers as well as the formation and development functions of brain cells such as helping the formation and growth of nerve cells. Vitamin A found in carrots a lot, beef liver, chicken liver, oranges, and spinach. Likewise with vitamin B6 which plays a role in helping the process of metabolism of amino acids (protein) which is one component of the brain.
The process of formation of neurotransmitters is also assisted by vitamins. Folic acid. Or there is also called vitamin B9 which is very important in preventing disorders such as brain does not develop (anensefali). Some foods containing folic acid are beef liver, spinach, broccoli, banana, milk, wheat, chicken egg yolk, orange juice, and almonds. Mineral. Minerals are elements that help to complement the growth and development of infants and toddlers. The types of minerals needed for brain development is sodium, potassium, calcium, iron, zinc, iodine, and chloride are involved in the formation of neurotransmitters. Other minerals are iron (Fe) function for the formation of myelin (the protective lining of the neural fat).
Iron is also useful to speed delivery of nerve, processing information and intelligence. Vitamin A source of vitamin A = milk, fish, green vegetables and yellow, hearts, fruits, red and yellow colors (red pepper, carrot, banana, papaya, etc.) Benefits: To produce the brain cells to proteins. As a result of deficiency: Depression and apathy (apathy). in children can inhibit brain development Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) sources that contain vitamin B1 = wheat, meat, milk, green beans, yeast, rice, eggs, and so on Assist in the processing of energy from glucose and protein.
Important nerve function separately. In addition, Thiamin may improve the ability of solving problems. Defesiensi result: fatigue, weak memory, mental confusion, distortion behavior, quick-tempered. Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) sources that contain vitamin B2 = fresh vegetables, soybeans, egg yolks, milk, and many others. Benefits: maintaining the integrity of myelin (the substance surrounding the nerves and convey information), to help provide energy for the brain. As a result of deficiency: Inhibit brain development in children and cause behavior problems. Niacin (Vitamin B-3) Sources that contain vitamin B3 = fruits, wheat, yeast, liver, fish, kidney, sweet potatoes, poultry meat and so the benefits: To take part in helping the brain produce the chemicals essential and helps manufacture proteins. As a result of deficiency: Get angry, easily tired, weak powers of concentration, feelings of uncertainty and difficulty sleeping. Vitamin B5 – Sources that contain vitamin B5 = meat, milk, green vegetables, kidney, liver, pea, and many others. – Diseases caused by deficiency of vitamin B5 = muscle cramps easily become, sleeplessness, skin cracked and scaly, and others. Pyridoxine (vitamin B-6) sources that contain vitamin B6 = beans, corn, rice, liver, fish, mashed rice, yeast, meat, and other. Benefit: Helping the brain produce the chemicals essential, role in making proteins.
Result defesiensi: Fast angry, easily tired, weak powers of concentration, poor sleeping habits, and weak memory. Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) – Sources that contain vitamin B12 = eggs, liver, meat, and other – Diseases caused by deficiency of vitamin B12 = lack of blood or anemia, easily tired / exhausted / tired / lemes / weakness, skin diseases, etc. Vitamin C sources that contain vitamin C = guava guavas or stone, citrus, tomatoes, pineapple, fresh vegetables, and so forth. Benefits: helps in the use of protein and increase the absorption of iron is needed. As a result of deficiency: easy fatigue, depression, not resistant to heat or cold or changes in air pressure; hypersensitivity. Vitamin D: sources that contain vitamin D = fish oil, milk, eggs, cheese, etc. Functions: – Absorb and utilize phosphorus and calcium – Growth and development of teeth and gums – Protect your muscular weakness.