A child who is undernourished is at higher risk of falling ill more often as under nutrition impairs the immune system. Under nutrition can be due to lack of calories, proteins, fats and carbohydrates, as well as a low intake of specific vitamins and minerals, but often it is a combination of these factors that
The immune system has a vital role in the body, that is to protect us from foreign and harmful invaders. It is made up of a group of cells, proteins and organs that work together to protect the body against viruses, pathogens, germs and fungi. The immune cells act as the body’s first line of
What is IBS? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorder. Functional GI disorders, which doctors now call disorders of gut-brain interactions, are related to problems with how your brain and your gut work together. IBS causes abdominal discomfort or pain which is associated with altered bowel habits with the absence of organic
An allergic reaction happens when the immune system has an unusual reaction to a harmless substance as their function is to find any foreign substances (viruses and bacteria) and get rid of it. But people with skin allergies have an over-sensitive immune system which can develop allergic skin rashes and other conditions due to the
It is known that skin is the largest organ of the body however, do you know that the largest solid internal organ is the liver. It is a vital organ which carries out numerous roles in the human body. Function of liver Function of the liver can be summarised into 3 key functions: Detoxification
According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2019, (1) the overall prevalence of diabetes in Malaysia aged 18 years and above was 18.3%, which means 1 in 5 adults have diabetes and that was about 3.9 million people. From this data, 9.4% know they have diabetes while 8.9% do not know they have
What is Iron and what does it do? Iron is an important mineral for the functioning and synthesis of haemoglobin, a type of protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen throughout the body. Iron is also involved in DNA synthesis, immune functioning, brain development and the synthesis of collagen. (1) Because of its important
Stress has become a norm nowadays regardless of the source of stress. Stress not only affects productivity; it also affects your physical and mental health in the long run. Statistics show that 29% Malaysians aged 16 and above have mental health problems due to stress. (1) According to National Health and Morbidity Survey 2019, 1.7
What is Magnesium and what does it do? Magnesium is the eleventh most abundant element and is an important mineral, playing a role in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the human body.1 Because magnesium is required for so many functions, it is a nutrient that the body needs to function optimally and stay healthy. The
The digestive system or the gut plays an important role in the breakdown of food and absorption of essential nutrients. It is the home to healthy gut bacteria which are important to human health. Gut bacteria and chronic diseases We often know that chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart diseases
