Brazil nuts are exceptionally high in selenium. Selenium is a powerful antioxidant and an essential trace mineral. It is necessary for reproduction, thyroid gland function, the immune system, and DNA…
An normal/optimal blood pressure level should be less than 120/80 mm Hg systolic/diastolic. (read more..) If your blood pressure is higher than what is considered as normal, you should consult…
This myth relates to an ash-diet hypothesis which claims that some foods containing acid-forming substances, such as animal protein from milk or meat and some plant foods, cause blood pH…
The disproven acid-ash hypothesis claims that a diet rich in animal proteins (containing acid-forming minerals) causes the reduction of the blood pH (making it more acidic). Therefore, it forces the…
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…
