You’ve probably heard about iron and how this mineral helps with maintaining blood oxygen levels. You’ve probably heard about how calcium makes up our bones and teeth. And you’ve probably heard about how too much sodium can raise your blood pressure. But have you heard enough about potassium? Potassium is a mineral that our body…
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5 Critical Things to Look for in a Nutritional Supplement
Even the most meticulously planned diet cannot provide you with all the micronutrients that you need – if you stick to the old get-it-from-real-food adage. When we talk about micronutrients, we are talking about vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and we do get these from food. However, if you are sure that you want to stick…