The slow enlargement of the ventricles means that the fluid pressure in the brain may not be as high as in other types of hydrocephalus. However, the enlarged ventricles still press on the brain and can cause symptoms (the term normal pressure is somewhat misleading).
That same serving of pho soup supplies 2 grams of dietary fiber, or 8 percent of the 25 grams of fiber women should have on a daily basis and 5 percent of the 38 grams men should aim for. Fiber helps your digestive system work normally and can help prevent constipation as well.
When calcium, magnesium or potassium mineral salts, known in chemistry as bases, are combined with ascorbic acid, a substance that resists changes in pH results. Therefore, buffered vitamin C helps maintain your body's pH balance, which makes it more gentle on your stomach and decreases your risk of gastrointestinal discomfort. Added Mineral Benefits Minerals such as calcium, potassium and magnesium, which are mixed with ascorbic acid to form the buffered version of vitamin C, offer their own additional health benefits.