Magnesium is one of the most important minerals for good health. It is involved in more than 300 metabolic reactions in our bodies and is a key component in our bones. Magnesium helps to control muscle activity, including that of the heart and in the blood vessels. It is sometimes used to treat high blood…
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Iron
Most of people know iron is a very important mineral for health because it helps to transport oxygen in the blood. What you may not know is that iron is also needed (directly) for the function of muscles and other organs because tissue cells use iron to generate energy from food in their metabolic processes….
Iodine
Iodine is an essential element that your body uses to make thyroid hormones. These hormones regulate your metabolism; they influence the rate at which your body either uses energy or stores calories as fat. Iodine deficiency and the resulting low levels of thyroid hormone can be a cause of infertility in women. It can also…
What is a mineral?
A mineral nutrient is an essential element other than carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen or oxygen that must be repeatedly consumed to promote growth and development, and to sustain health. Examples of essential minerals for human beings include boron, calcium, chlorine, cobalt, copper, chromium, iodine, iron, magnesium, molybdenum, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium, sulfur and zinc. Mineral Information
Copper
Copper is a mineral that the body requires in small amounts and concentrates stores in the bones, certain organs and muscles. The amount of copper in the blood is regulated by the liver. Copper is an essential component of many enzymes, involved in a wide range of physiological processes including iron utilization, free radical elimination, development…
Calcium
As the most prevalent mineral in our bodies, calcium is an essential part of bones and teeth. It is also critically important to the normal functioning of the heart and other muscles, nerves, and blood-clotting system. About 99% of the body’s store of calcium resides in our bones and teeth. Healthy adults require 2000 –…
Boron
Boron is an essential nutrient for plants, and may be for humans too. It is a trace mineral, stored predominantly in bones and tooth enamel, whose role in human health is now being actively explored. Research suggests that boron may play roles in metabolism and bone health. Since it’s not well-understood what boron does for…
Safety and Supplements
The question: “I’ve been taking Omega 3 and Magnesium capsules for the past two weeks and my quality of life improved greatly. Is it safe to continue taking them? To be more specific, I’m taking 1 capsule of Magnecalm which contains: Magnesium – Vitamin B 1,6,&12 , and 1 capsule of 900 mg Omega 3 EPA/DHA….
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Vitamins and Minerals: When Enough Is Not Enough
NDs in Ontario have been criticized for wanting to preserve their scope of practice, and some so-called “experts” have ignored aspects of the scientific process, in which studies are vetted for their limitations, in order to twist the findings of those studies to support a call to action against the use of vitamins and minerals….