A milk allergy (also called dairy allergy or cow’s milk allergy) is an adverse immune response to the protein in cow’s milk. A protein called casein (αs1-, αs2-, β-, and…
Cases of caffeine overdose are relatively common and result from the lack of understanding of the effects of caffeine on the body and of how much caffeine one can handle.
Sulfites are chemical compounds, produced in our bodies to process amino-acids that contain sulphur. Sulfites also occur naturally in some foods, or can be used as an additive to foods…
Gourmet salts such as the popular Himalayan pink salt contain a number of trace elements, which include essential minerals and toxic metals. While salt manufacturers make many health claims related…
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…
