Minerals

Growing consumer awareness and angst concerning the presence of genetically modified foods in the food supply appears to be driving the move toward GM food labeling. Where do you stand in the GM food debate?

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?

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.

Selenium is essential for good health and is involved in many metabolic functions in your body. Soil concentrations of selenium can affect selenium content in food and the amount you consume. Are you getting enough?