Minerals
zinc supplements may do more harm than good
By David Liu, PHD
Saturday, May 5, 2012 (foodconsumer.org) -- Zinc is an important nutrient that humans need. But zinc salts in the form of nanoparticles
Iodine is Important but a New Study Shows Too Much Causes Problems
Posted By Dr. Mercola | February 08 2012 Story at-a-glance While there is evidence iodine levels are decreasing in the United States, you need to be very careful about ...Nine in 10 U.S. adults get too much sodium every day
Editor's note: Too much sodium is bad for the cardiovascular health. But it can also be a cause for obesity. Why? Sodium renders taste. High sodium makes a food more tasty so people tend to eat more. It's good for business, but not for consumers. Caloric restriction provides lots of health benefits, such as low risk of cancer. But if you want to eat less, you have to have a low intake of sodium first....Study evaluates blood potassium levels after heart attack and risk of in-hospital mortality (PR)
Contact: Jennifer Johnsonjennifer.johnson@emory.edu404-727-5696JAMA and Archives Journals Study evaluates blood potassium levels after heart attack and risk of in-hospital mortality CHICAGO – Patients hospitalized after a heart attack ...
Population-wide salt reduction may do more harm than good
By David Liu, Ph.D. Saturday Nov 12, 2011 (foodconsumer.org) --- A meta analysis published in the Nov 9, 2011 issue of American Journal o Hypertension suggests ...Usual Sodium Intakes Compared with Current Dietary Guidelines --- United States, 2005--2008
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Weekly October 21, 2011 / 60(41);1413-1417 High sodium intake can increase blood pressure and the risk for heart disease and ...Zinc's role in the brain (PR)
Contact: Xiao-an Zhangxazhang@utsc.utoronto.ca416-287-7202University of Toronto Scarborough Zinc's role in the brain Research gives insight into 50-year-old mystery -- zinc important for learning and memory Zinc plays a critical ...Zinc regulates communication between brain cells
Contact: Mary Jane Goremary.gore@duke.edu919-660-1309Duke University Medical Center Zinc regulates communication between brain cells DURHAM, N.C. – Zinc has been found to play a critical role in regulating ...
The Mineral That Helps Fight Fatigue, Stress, Pain, Cancer, and Wrinkles, Too
Posted By Dr. Mercola | September 12 2011 Story at-a-glance Sulfur is third most abundant mineral in your body. It is required for proper synthesis and biological activity of proteins ...