Some may remember Iodine as a brown liquid that your mother used to disinfect your just scraped knee with. But did you know a lot of us actually also need it as a supplement? The mineral iodine is essential for the synthesis of thyroid hormones (thyroxine, triiodothyronine), which regulate various important physiological processes in the … Meer lezen over The mighty minerals – Iodine
Throughout the years we have always been told to drink a lot of milk due to the calcium in it. But through recent studies, it has been shown that drinking cows milk can also have negative effects. So what is true and do we need calcium or not? Let's find out first what Calcium really … Meer lezen over The mighty minerals – Calcium
Iron is one of the most common elements on earth and is essential for most life forms including humans. Among other things, it is part of hemoglobin in red blood cells, which is why it plays a major role in oxygen transport in the body. In addition, iron is part of a number of enzymes … Meer lezen over The mighty minerals – Iron
The trace element boron is important for healthy bones and joints. In addition, boron is involved in energy metabolism, fat metabolism, defense, and brain function and boron supports the production of steroid hormones (sex hormones, vitamin D). Boron improves the calcium and magnesium status and lowers the phosphorus level. So how can we obtain boron? … Meer lezen over The mighty minerals – Boron
Magnesium is a mineral that is necessary for the formation of bone and muscles. It also plays a role in the transmission of nerve impulses and the proper functioning of the muscles. Magnesium is found in bread and grain products, vegetables, nuts, milk, and milk products and meat. A magnesium deficiency does not occur quickly. … Meer lezen over The mighty minerals – Magnesium
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