Health

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?

Turmeric, and /or its therapeutic agent curcumin, has been touted as an effective nutritional supplement and panacea. Research papers, patents and internet sites appear to support its efficacy, but how effective is it and for which health condition?

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.

Saturated fat has been cited as the villain of dietary fats, but recent research questions this fat’s negative influence on health. What do you need to know about saturated fat to make eating for health decisions?