Vitamin
09 Jan 2015
Vitamins: Their sources and functions
The word vitamin is derived from the Latin word ‘vita’ meaning life. A vitamin is a vital nutrient required for the survival of organisms. But the interesting aspect is that vitamins are not produced by the body. If at all some of the vitamins are produced, it is only in limited quantity and is not
01 Sep 2014
Mushrooms :Facts you always wanted to know
Mushrooms belong to the class of fungi. You can see them in your garden during rainy season. They start to grow in damp places all of a sudden and once fully grown they decay as soon as possible. They come in different shapes and sizes. They are compared to the plants in a way that
31 Jul 2014
Hormones and glands: Major points you ought to know.
There are three important powerful substances that have control over our activities. They are enzymes, vitamins and hormones. Enzymes are responsible for the chemical reaction that occurs within the cells causing the cells to carry out their function. Hormones are powerful chemical substances secreted inside our body by glands called endocrine glands. These