Diet

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.

Copper is a metal element and an essential dietary trace mineral required for several important metabolic reactions in your body. As with most nutrients either too much or too little can be problematic. How much do you need and why?

Is it better to exercise if you want to lose weight or will you gain weight if you do? Exercise without dietary changes may not result in the weight loss you want, but without physical activity your dietary changes may amount to zero loss over time.

Red meat provides several valuable nutrients, but in recent years the consumption of red meat has been linked to a variety of diseases. Learn more about red meat, health, and health concerns about red meat preparation and livestock production.

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.