Micronutrients

An orange or a glass of orange juice? A cup of blueberries or a cup of blueberry juice? When choosing between whole fruit or juice which should you select and why?

Vitamin B3, niacin, is a water soluble vitamin essential for maintaining health which is involved in several important metabolic functions in your body. Learn about functions, food sources, daily requirement and bio-availability of niacin.

Your body is inhabited by trillions of bacterial cells. Some bacteria have the potential to harm you, but many benefit your health. Do probiotics, beneficial bacteria added to food, have a health promoting role and why are prebiotics important?

Fish oil supplements are consumed daily by millions of people in response to claims that some fish oils provide a variety of preventative and/or therapeutic health benefits. What health benefits do fish oils provide and do you need fish oil supplements?

Antioxidants are often promoted as "life preserving" nutrients: a must have in your diet be it from food or supplementation. But what are antioxidants, what role do they play in supporting health, and are anti-oxidant supplements necessary?