Copper is an essential enzyme co-factor that helps keep bones, skin, nerves, and the immune system healthy and working properly. Copper is essential for the formation of collagen, a main component of connective tissue,...
Selenium is an essential nutrient with antioxidant properties that plays a key role in thyroid function, reproduction, and DNA synthesis. Studies have found an association between higher selenium status and a lower risk of...
The liver, which is the body’s largest internal organ, has many important functions, including the production of proteins and bile, metabolism of nutrients for energy, and removing hazardous toxins from the body. When the...
Lead is a metal from the earth’s crust that has been used in numerous products such as plaint, pipes, gasoline, and batteries. With the discontinuation of lead-based paint and leaded gasoline in most countries,...
Cesarean sections are at an all-time high in the United States, making up for close to 32% of deliveries. Unfortunately, primary cesarean and repeat cesarean sections are also related to the highest rates of...
Cadmium, which is classified as a group 1 human carcinogen, is a soft, silver-white metal that is found in the earth’s crust. Cadmium can be found in the food and water supply, but in...
The last vitamin D myth that we addressed was the statement that the only people who should be testing their vitamin D levels are those who are considered “high-risk” for deficiency. While there are...
Mercury is one of the most toxic heavy metals and exists in multiple forms including elemental mercury, inorganic mercury, and organic mercury. Potential health effects of mercury exposure depends on many factors including the...
Our vitamin D myth busting series has covered several important topics, with our last possibly being the most important of all – an explanation of why the current recommendation of 600 IU vitamin D...
Magnesium is a mineral essential for many functions within the body including blood pressure regulation, bone health, blood glucose control, and vitamin D activation. Magnesium deficiency is common world-wide and low magnesium levels have been...