Khalid Hosseini

Why is Vitamin B6 Essential?

Vitamin B6 is also known as pyridoxine. It is a water-soluble vitamin and a part of the vitamin B complex group. The active form of this vitamin which is pyridoxal phosphate is a cofactor in many reactions of amino acid (protein) metabolism like transam... Read >

Usefulness of Vitamin E

Vitamin E known as tocopherol, it is a naturally occurring, fat-soluble antioxidant. The antioxidant property is due to the chromane ring. Wheat germ oil, cotton seed oil, peanut oil, corn oil and sunflower oil are rich in vitamin E. It is also prese... Read >

TURMERIC - MORE OF A MEDICINE THAN A SPICE

Turmeric is a yellow spice with a warm and mellow flavor and is related to ginger. It is used in liberally in Indian cuisine mostly in every dish. Western cuisine does not use turmeric directly, but it forms part of several spice mixtures and sauces. They... Read >

Introduction of Tea

Tea is the common name for the plant Camellia sinensis. It is also the name given to a beverage that is prepared by using the leaves, leaf buds and internodes of this plant. The leaves are first cured and then are added into boiling water to prepare the... Read >

Importance of Vitamins in the Body

Vitamins are organic compounds that are required by the body to perform specific biological functions, for normal maintenance and optimum growth and health of the body. They are 13 in number namely vitamins A, C, D, E, K, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pan... Read >