Copper is a mineral that occurs naturally in many foods, including vegetables, legumes, nuts, grains, and fruits, as well as shellfish, avocado, and beef (organs such as liver). Because copper is found in the earth's crust, most of the world's surface water and ground water used for drinking … [Read more...] about Copper
Vitamin E
Vitamin E, also known as Tocopherol, is an antioxidant. Antioxidants are substances that may protect your cells against the effects of free radicals. Free radicals are molecules produced when your body breaks down food, or by environmental exposures like tobacco smoke and radiation. Free radicals … [Read more...] about Vitamin E
Nicotine Patches to Quit Smoking?
Nicotine patches have been around for a long time. In fact the first time that I used a nicotine patch to quit smoking you needed a prescription for it. I believe just like nicotine gum the nicotine patches are now on the store shelves and can be purchased without a prescription. Nicotine … [Read more...] about Nicotine Patches to Quit Smoking?
Vitamin K
The name Vitamin K refers to a group of chemically similar fat-soluble compounds called naphthoquinones. Vitamin K1 (phytonadione) is the natural form of vitamin K, which is found in plants and provides the primary source of vitamin K to humans through dietary consumption. Vitamin K2 compounds … [Read more...] about Vitamin K
Vitamin C
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a water-soluble vitamin, which is necessary in the body to form collagen in bones, cartilage, muscle, and blood vessels and aids in the absorption of iron. Dietary sources of vitamin C include fruits and vegetables, particularly citrus fruits such as oranges. The amount … [Read more...] about Vitamin C
