Category Archives: Trace Minerals

Lithium as Part of a Healthy Diet

Lithium is a mineral that is controversial because of the fact that at high doses it may be toxic. However, the toxicity of lithium relates to the dose, and as with any nutrient, the optimal intake should be calculated based … Continue reading

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Lithium as an Essential Element in Human Nutrition

Lithium is a rather reactive metal, belonging to the alkali metals in group 1 of the periodic table of the elements. Lithium has a number of industrial applications, most notably in battery manufacture, but it is less well known for … Continue reading

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Minerals and Immunity

Mineral deficiencies arise through various mechanisms and are prevalent in both Western nations and the developing world. Mineral deficiencies can have an impact on host immunity and a number of mineral deficiencies are known to cause severe immune dysfunction. Copper … Continue reading

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More Evidence of Selenium Deficiencies: New Zealand

Selenium is an essential trace mineral required for the correct functions of cells. In this role selenium forms part of a group of proteins called selenoproteins. One important selenoprotein is glutathione peroxidase, a selenoprotein required as an antioxidant in cells. … Continue reading

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How Do Plants Respond to Mineral Deficiencies?

As with animals, plants respond to reduced mineral availability through decreases in growth and reproduction. Firstly, plants responds to a decrease in availability of minerals through the use of vacuolar reserves to bridge the gap in available nutrients. Leaves and … Continue reading

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Do Athletes Require More Chromium?

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Vanadyl Sulphate: Effective Insulin Sensitiser

Vanadium is an essential mineral required in humans for the correct function of the insulin system. In particular, vanadium in the diet may be required to maintain the sensitivity of the cells to insulin. Controversy exists as to the amount … Continue reading

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The Nutritional Value of Mushrooms

Much has been made of the vitamin D content of ultraviolet irradiated mushrooms. And for good reason, as mushrooms can be an excellent source of vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol). However, mushrooms have been shown to be a good source of a … Continue reading

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Organic Versus Inorganic Minerals: Which is Best?

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How Long Does it Take To Restore Iron Levels?

Iron is an essential trace mineral required for human health. Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency Worldwide. The most well known role for iron in humans is that of a component of the haemoglobin molecule found in red … Continue reading

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