Know yourself - Introductory Material

Fluoride, a trace mineral, is typically associated with the health of your teeth and is a common component of toothpastes and mouth washes. However, tooth health is not the only function of fluoride in your body.

Sulfur is an essential nutrient, but unlike other minerals is incorporated into the structure of other essential nutrients and a variety of compounds synthesised within your body and necessary for your metabolism.

Molybdenum is a metal which has, like iron and zinc, both biological and industrial applications. Biologically, molybdenum is found in an array of enzymes in bacteria and animals, including humans. Learn more about its requirement for health.

Abdominal discomfort is one of many symptoms of both IBD and IBS. But these conditions require very different medical and nutritional therapy.

Metabolic syndrome describes the presence of several metabolic conditions which individually or collectively increase your risk for potentially life limiting health conditions. Prevalence of metabolic syndrome is increasing globally. Are you at risk?