Not exact matches
Diabetics, for example, may
suffer from poor bones, not because of low
mineral density but because their collagen is damaged
by the advanced glycation end products (AGEs) created when blood sugar levels are chronically high.
When you cut down on the carbohydrates in your food, you might
suffer from deficiency of certain
minerals and vitamins that are contained
by carb rich foods.
The standards for nutritional content as dictated
by Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) create a challenge for pet owners who are interested in feeding home prepared foods, as society has been misled to believe that our pets will
suffer detrimental health effects if protein, fat, carbohydrate, fiber, vitamin, and
mineral ratios are not specifically commensurate with industry standards.