The Important Mineral You’re Probably Not Getting Enough Of

You know your body depends on a number of vitamins to properly function, but did you know that certain minerals are also vital for health? Minerals are found throughout the body and work with vitamins, enzymes, and hormones to regulate a myriad of biological functions.

Perhaps you have heard about the antioxidant lycopene? It is the phytochemical that gives tomatoes, watermelon, grapefruit, apricots, and guava their red-pink hue. Perhaps you have also heard that it has a special affinity for the prostate, especially when it comes to protecting it from cancer.

The Fuel Of The Sea May Be Just The Fuel You Need

Krill oil has recently burst onto the scene as one of the best new supplements, but what has catapulted this oil made from miniscule crustaceans into the limelight?

Recently there have been a handful of studies criticizing the use of vitamin supplements to prevent or cure disease. These studies, though they are few compared to the studies touting the benefits of vitamins, have made national headline news—Multivitamins Did Nothing to Prevent Cancer, Heart Disease in Older Women and Studies Reveal Vitamins C, E Do Not Prevent Prostate Cancer.