Health Topics
Major Minerals – Fluoride
May 1, 2025 | Nutrition
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that, when consumed in appropriate amounts, can have benefits for the body, particularly for dental health. Its primary role is related to dental and oral health. Fluoride tends to accumulate in a mixture of both healthy and...
Vitamin B5
May 1, 2025 | Nutrition
Vitamin B5, also known as pantothenic acid, is one of the essential B vitamins required for various physiological processes in the human body. It plays a crucial role in energy metabolism and the synthesis of important molecules. Pantothenic acid is widely available...
Vitamin B3
Apr 1, 2025 | Nutrition
Vitamin B3, also known as niacin, is one of the eight B vitamins essential for maintaining good health. Like other B vitamins, niacin is water-soluble, meaning it is not stored in the body and needs to be obtained regularly from the diet. Niacin is found in a variety...
Major Minerals: Copper
Apr 1, 2025 | Nutrition
Copper is an essential trace mineral that the body requires for various physiological processes. While copper is essential for health, it’s important to note that like many other nutrients, it’s needed in moderate amounts. Too much copper can be toxic and lead to a...
Major Minerals: Zinc
Apr 1, 2025 | Nutrition
Zinc is an essential mineral for the human body, and it plays a vital role in various physiological processes. Zinc deficiency can lead to a range of health issues, including impaired growth, weakened immune function, delayed wound healing, and skin problems....
Vitamin B2
Mar 1, 2025 | Nutrition
Vitamin B2, also known as riboflavin, is one of the eight B vitamins that are essential for the proper functioning of the human body. It is a water-soluble vitamin, which means it is not stored in the body and must be obtained regularly through the diet or...
Major Minerals – Sulphur
Mar 1, 2025 | Nutrition
Sulphur is an essential element for the human body, but it is primarily required in the form of sulphur-containing amino acids rather than elemental sulphur itself. Sulphur is a component of several amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins. The two most...
Major Minerals – Chromium
Mar 1, 2025 | Nutrition
Chromium is an essential trace mineral that plays several important roles in the body, although it is required in very small amounts. Its primary function is related to the metabolism of carbohydrates and regulation of blood sugar levels. It’s important to note that...
Vitamin B1
Feb 1, 2025 | Nutrition
Vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, is one of the water-soluble B vitamins that plays a crucial role in various metabolic processes in the body. Thiamine is essential for converting the food you eat into energy, and it has several other important functions. Vitamin B1...
Major Minerals – Calcium
Jan 9, 2025 | Nutrition
Calcium is a chemical element with the symbol “Ca” and atomic number 20. It is one of the essential minerals for the human body and is crucial for various physiological processes. Dietary Sources Good dietary sources of calcium include dairy products(such as milk,...
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