Category Archives: Micronutrients

Dietary Iron And Free Radical Generation

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Iron is the most abundant trace mineral in the body, and iron deficiency anaemia is the most prevalent Worldwide deficiency. Iron is required by mammals for haemoglobin synthesis and as a cofactor to a number of hydroxylase enzymes involved in … Continue reading →

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Biotin: An Important B Vitamin

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Biotin is a member of the B vitamin group of vitamins. The essentiality of biotin has been evidenced in all mammals. A deficiency of biotin results in a scaly dermatitis, and neurological symptoms, both of which are characteristics seen with … Continue reading →

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Genetic Variation in Selenium Metabolism: Why Supplements Are Necessary

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Selenium is an essential trace mineral required for the formation of a number of selenoproteins. The most well known and well researched selenoprotein is glutathione peroxidase. Glutathione peroxidase is an enzyme that is involved in the reduction of hydrogen peroxide … Continue reading →

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Are You Getting Your Minerals?

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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What if you had a chance….

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Chromium Nutrition

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Supplements or Food?

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Are You Getting Enough Chromium?

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Over 90 % of Westerners Deficient in Chromium

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Vanadium Improves Insulin Sensitivity

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Vanadium is an essential mineral in mammals, and both tetravalent and pentavalent vanadium compounds are important biologically. Vanadyl salts such as vanadyl sulphate are available commercially in supplement form. Vanadium has been observed to have an insulin mimetic effect, with … Continue reading →

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