Learn About Multi Vitamins and Minerals and Nitric Oxide

Multi Vitamins and Minerals comprise micro nutrients as distinguished from proteins, fats and carbohydrates called macro nutrients. Multi vitamins are necessary auxiliaries in metabolism. They combine with specific proteins, as parts of the various oxidative enzyme systems which are concerned with the breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins and fat in the body. They are therefore intimately occupied in the system which releases water, energy and carbon dioxide as the end products of metabolism. Minerals account for about 4 % of the body weight. Calcium and phosphorus form about three-fourths of the minerals elements � potassium, sulphur, sodium, chlorine and magnesium - are some of them. Many elements are present in such minute quantities that they are called trace elements or micro-nutrients. Multi vitamins and minerals are important for regulating the body processes and preventing certain diseases.

NO2

NO2 is the chemical formula of the compound nitrogen oxide. It is a reddish-brown gas which emits an irritating and pungent odor. It is probably the most insidious and dangerous of all gases. It is present in nature in the form of a radical. Combustion in the air generates NO2 in large amounts. It irritates the lungs and lowers resistance to infections related to the respiratory system. Presence of NO2 in the air increases sensitivity in people suffering from asthma and bronchitis. Continuous exposure to NO2 can have adverse effect on the health of a person - it retards the functioning of the lungs and causes respiratory symptoms. Symptoms of Lung edema appears several hours after inhaling the fatal dose. Recent researchers have established links between NO2 and unexpected infant death syndrome.