Tag: minerals
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Copper: A Tool for Better Health
Copper is an essential mineral that is important to overall health. But before we knew of its health benefits, it was an important metal for mankind. Copper was discovered over 10,000 years ago and used for decoration. Then, it became the primary metal for tools, weapons, armor, and more. Copper is an important cofactor for…
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Chelated Minerals and Mineral Absorption
Did you know you don’t absorb 100% of the vitamins and minerals you eat? Bioavailability is a term that science uses to explain this phenomenon. Whether your nutrients come from food or supplements, the type of nutrients and what they are taken with is important. For example, taking vitamin D while drinking your milk or…
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Selecting a Quality Multivitamin or Mineral Supplement for Kids
Nutrition power is every kid’s best defense against illness and the guideline for raising healthy kids requires providing them with a daily diet of a variety of healthy foods. But we all know that’s easier said than done. Kids are confronted by the temptation of packaged foods that typically are not part of a balanced…
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Nutrition from Prehistoric Colloidal Minerals
From the shale deposits formed by prehistoric plant life, scientists extract colloidal minerals for use in nutritional supplements. What makes colloidal minerals different from other minerals? Colloidal minerals are trace minerals that are derived from microscopic sized fossilized minerals, found primarily in Utah and the surrounding areas. They are also found in clay in certain…