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Trifocus fitness academy - amino acids
What are amino acids?
Amino acids are often discussed as being the building blocks of protein. They are compounds that play many vital roles in your body. In addition to this, they’re needed for critical processes. These include being the building of proteins as well as synthesising hormones and neurotransmitters. Some amino acids may…
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Trifocus fitness academy - water aerobics
What is ‘water aerobics’?
The term ‘water aerobics’ refers to aerobic exercise that is performed in reasonably shallow water, for example in a swimming pool. This type of exercise is done mostly when the person is standing upright. The person doing this type of aerobics will not swim. Water aerobics is a method of…
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Why is potassium essential for human health?
The mineral ‘potassium’ is the third-most plentiful mineral in the human body. Potassium assists the body to regulate fluid, send nerve signals to the muscles and various other parts of the body as well as to modulate muscle contractions. Approximately 98% of the potassium in a person’s body is found…
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Trifocus fitness academy - vitamin d
Why vitamin D is good for you
The body produces vitamin D. This is as a response to sun exposure. This vitamin can also be taken in through food or supplements. (Later in this article, we’ll chat about which foods are rich in Vitamin D.) What Does Vitamin D Do? Experts are studying vitamin D for its…
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Trifocus fitness academy - benefits of magnesium
What nutritional benefits does magnesium have?
Magnesium performs a function in over 300 enzymatic reactions within the body. These include the metabolism of food, synthesis of fatty acids and proteins, and the transmission of nerve impulses. The human body contains around 25 grams (g) of magnesium. Between 50 and 60 percent of magnesium is to be…
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Trifocus fitness academy - benefits of zinc
What are the nutritional benefits of zinc?
Zinc is a trace element. This means that you need very little of this substance for it to be effective and for you to maintain a healthy immune system. A lack of zinc can make a person more vulnerable to disease and illness. This trace element is responsible for a…
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