Daily Archives: April 30, 2015

The Tryptophan Paradox

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Zinc Deficiency: Altered Taste Perception

Zinc is an important trace mineral, required as a cofactor to more proteins than any other mineral in human nutrition. Evidence suggests that zinc intakes have been declining in Western nations as food habits have changed. In particular, the gradual … Continue reading

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