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There are hundreds of different enzymes but to simplify things we are going to talk about three of them. Amylase…

Did you know that a deficiency of certain minerals can derail your workouts by limiting muscular contractile abilities? Here are…

Substitute: Deep fried corn chips and potato chips with: Baked corn chips and potato chips Substitute: Pizza made with wheat…

Calcium carbonate. The cheapest supplement, calcium carbonate is also the highest in elemental calcium: 40 percent. This is the form…

Selenium has gained attention for its association with vitamin E in combating the damages of oxidation. It can stand in…

Chromium is important in the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats. It works closely with the hormone insulin, facilitating the uptake…

Did you know that the yellow jellylike substance that surrounds tomato seeds can make your blood less sticky, which helps…

Every living cell, whether plant or animal, contains iron. Most of it in the body is a component of the…

Potassium is the principal positively-charged ion inside body cells. It is vital for muscle contraction, nerve impulses, and function of…

Over half of the less than two ounces of magnesium in a 130- pound person is in the bones. Magnesium…