Archive for 'Supplement' Category

Manganese

In 1931, Manganese was considered as an essential nutrient for the first time. Even though it is found widely in nature, human body contains a total of 15-20 milligrams , most of which is found in the bones, with the remainder found in the kidneys, liver, pancreas, pituitary glands, and adrenal glands.
Manganese participates [...]

Potassium

Potassium together with sodium and chloride comprise the electrolyte family of minerals. It is called electrolytes because they conduct electricity when dissolved in water, these minerals work together closely. About 95% of the potassium in the body is stored within cells, while sodium and chloride are predominantly located outside [...]

Selenium

Vital antioxidant, especially when combined with Vitamin E. Protects the immune system by preventing the formation of free radicals that can damage the body. It is a trace mineral that is essential to good health but required only in small amounts. It is taken into the body in water and foods. The content of selenium [...]

Iron

Iron, one of the most abundant metals on Earth, and an integral part of many proteins and enzymes that maintain good health. About 90% of the iron in our body is conserved and reused every day; the rest is excreted. Almost two-thirds of iron in the body is found in hemoglobin. Extra iron is stored [...]

Zinc

Zinc is a metal. It is an essential mineral that is naturally present in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. Zinc is the most common trace mineral in the body and is found in every cell, next to iron. Zinc also got antioxidant properties and it helps protect cells [...]