Minerals - Nutrition Myths

Minerals

Chromium

Recommendations for Chromium (mcg/day)

September 10, 2015 · 1 min read

Minerals

Zinc

Recommendations for Zinc Chloride (mg/day)

September 2, 2015 · 3 min read

Minerals

Sodium

Children in the U.S. consume on average 3,137mg of sodium per day while the adult intake is 3,592mg. These amounts differ greatly depending on the gender and ethnicity (see below).

September 2, 2015 · 6 min read

Diet Related Diseases

Selenium benefits and side effects

In the past, selenium was viewed as a toxin. However, it is now considered an essential trace mineral for humans which means that we need it for survival, but only…

September 2, 2015 · 6 min read

Minerals

Iron

Recommendations for Iron (mg/day)

September 1, 2015 · 3 min read

Minerals

Calcium

Calcium (Ca) is a chemical element and is an alkaline earth metal. It is essential for all living organisms and is found in many foods. Calcium is the fifth most…

September 1, 2015 · 9 min read