Digestion

Amino acids are essential for protein synthesis and many metabolic activities involved in human growth and development. Learn more about their structure, synthesis and various functions.

Zinc is an essential trace mineral present in your body in small amounts. It is involved in many important metabolic processes and available in a wide variety of foods.

Several hormones are necessary for effective nutrient digestion, absorption,and metabolism of the foods and beverages you consume. What are these hormones and what functions do they perform?

Human metabolism is a complex process influenced by many factors most of which you cannot change. How is metabolism connected to the food you eat and energy you consume?

Folate is an essential nutrient required as part of two coenzymes necessary for DNA synthesis and new cell development. Folate deficiency can severely affect your health and in women may adversely affect foetal development.