The Mineral Potassium
Potassium is an important micronutrient for the body. Potassium is also known as an electrolyte, along with other minerals in the body like sodium, calcium, chloride and magnesium. For men [...]
Nutrition Basics: The Mineral Zinc
Zinc is a micro-mineral that is important to the body. It is considered a trace mineral because only a very little amount of it is needed by the body everyday. [...]
Nutrition Basics – The Micronutrient Vitamin D
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin also known as Calciferol or Cholecalciferol. The amount of vitamin D needed by the body depends on a person’s age. For instance, for men [...]
Nutrition Basics: A Closer Look at Folate
Folate is an essential nutrient needed by the body. Other names for this nutrient include Folic Acid, Pteroylglutamic Acid and Folacin. It is recommended for people who are nineteen years [...]
Important Vitamins and Minerals That Are Needed By the Body
With the different types of vitamins and minerals that the body needs, it is a little difficult to ascertain which ones are the most necessary. Below are some of the [...]