Supplements and Reviews

Thyroxine, the hormone produced by the thyroid gland, is almost pure iodine (I). Thyroxine (T3 is the most active form) regulates very much of the total functions of the body, including metabolism, …

Sodium (Na) works closely with potassium and chlorine in a number of important functions. They maintain proper electrolyte balance; for they change into electrically charged ions which carry nerve impulses. …

There is more potassium (K) in body cells than any other mineral, and you need large amounts of it. Potassium helps maintain proper acid-like alkaline balance in the blood and …

Phosphorus works with calcium, but only when in proper balance. They work together to build bones and teeth. It is also needed to maintain an acid-alkali balance in the blood. …

Magnesium (Mg) is second only to potassium in its concentration within cells. It is crucial to many functions, including energy production, protein formation, and cellular replication. It partakes in more …

Calcium (Ca) is needed to build and repair bones and teeth. Essential for heart and muscle action. Protects against radioactive strontium 90 intake. Needed for enzyme and blood clotting. Very …

Adele Davis said that vitamin C could cure every disease. That may be an overstatement, yet she was a deep student of nutrition as it conveys disease. Vitamin C is …

Essential fatty acids (vitamin F) lessen cholesterol and triglyceride levels, reducing the threat of blood clot formation and lowering blood cholesterol in atherosclerosis, thus preventing heart disease. They are needed …

The foremost function of vitamin E is as an antioxidant that protects against heart disease, cancer, and strokes. It oxygenates the cells and tissues and reduces the need for oxygen. …

Vitamin D is needed to absorb calcium, phosphorous, and other minerals out of the digestive tract. The thyroid gland requires it. Parathyroids use it to regulate calcium levels in the …