Oct 27, 2022 | Vitamins and Nutrients
The thyroid gland plays a vital role in metabolism as well as how the body grows and develops. Like every organ, the thyroid requires vitamins and minerals to function. Six thyroid nutrients are particularly important for the gland to secrete the chemicals necessary...
Oct 11, 2022 | Nutrient Absorption
Several common diseases damage the gut in ways that make it difficult to absorb vitamins and minerals, leading to deficiencies. While chronic use of medications and alcohol, genetic factors, and age affect nutrient absorption, this article focuses on seven conditions...
Sep 16, 2022 | Glutathione
The master antioxidant, glutathione is critical for a proper immune response and preventing oxidative stress from wreaking havoc on your body. Natural glutathione production declines with age (when you need it most), but you can increase glutathione levels through...
May 31, 2022 | Nutrient Absorption
Plants are losing their nutrients. Global supply chain disruptions are delaying shipments, causing nutrients to deteriorate as foods spend more time away from their nutrient sources. It seems like the world is conspiring to keep you from consuming the nutrients you...
Sep 8, 2021 | Nutrient Absorption
What are antinutrients? Antinutrients are compounds found naturally in plants that can interfere with your ability to absorb certain nutrients. Contrary to their moniker, antinutrients are not harmful to most people when consumed in amounts found in foods, and they...
