Copper is a trace mineral that functions as a coenzyme in many physiologic reactions. Recommended Intakes The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) for … [Read more...] about Nutrition 101: Copper
Nutrition 101
Nutrition 101: Selenium
Selenium is a trace mineral that functions as an antioxidant in the body. It also helps the thyroid and immune system to function properly and may … [Read more...] about Nutrition 101: Selenium
Nutrition 101: Vitamin C
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin, meaning that your body doesn't store it. It is found in high amounts in many … [Read more...] about Nutrition 101: Vitamin C
Nutrition 101: Chromium
Chromium is a metal. It is known as an essential trace mineral because very small amounts of chromium are necessary for human health. It is … [Read more...] about Nutrition 101: Chromium
Nutrition 101: Riboflavin
Riboflavin, also known as Vitamin B2, is one of eight B vitamins. All of the B vitamins are water soluble, meaning that the body does not store them … [Read more...] about Nutrition 101: Riboflavin
Nutrition 101: Choline
Choline is an essential nutrient. The majority of the body's choline is found in specialized fat molecules known as phospholipids, the most common of … [Read more...] about Nutrition 101: Choline
Nutrition 101: Biotin
Biotin is one of 8 B vitamins. All of the B vitamins are water soluble, meaning that the body does not store them but excretes them in the … [Read more...] about Nutrition 101: Biotin
Nutrition 101: Pantothenic Acid
Pantothenic acid is one of 8 B vitamins. All of the B vitamins are water soluble, meaning that the body does not store them but excretes them in the … [Read more...] about Nutrition 101: Pantothenic Acid
