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The Benefits of Micronutrients in Skin Disease – Psoriasis

Psoriasis is an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by thickened, red skin with silvery scaled patches. These patches typically occur on the scalp, elbows, knees, […]

Micronutrients Support Normal Uterine Contractions

The uterus, commonly referred as the “womb”, is a hollow and highly expandable organ responsible for accommodating the growing fetus during the nine months of pregnancy. […]

Health Protective Effects of Phytonutrients: Curcumin

Curcumin is the most abundant natural phenol (curcuminoid) present in turmeric, the Indian curry spice, and gives it its yellow color. Obtained from the rhizomes of […]

Health Protective Effects of Phytonutrients: Quercetin

Phytonutrients are natural components of plants. Their important functions include protecting the plants from insects, diseases, draught, ultraviolet rays and pollutants. Until recently, phytonutrients were not […]

Micronutrient Synergy Helps Maintain Healthy Teeth and Gums

Gum disease affects everyone and is not exclusively a childhood disease. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates about half of all American […]

Micronutrients effectively control multiple steps in breast cancer

Excluding skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the US. Around 1 in 8 women are likely to develop it during […]

Micronutrients may help in Tinnitus-induced Hearing Loss

Tinnitus (“Tin-EYE-tus”) is a symptom characterized by an auditory perception of noise or ringing in the ears. However, patients may also describe it as hissing, pulsing, […]

Micronutrients May Reduce Risk in Hormone Replacement Therapy

During the transitional period of menopause, women experience symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, irritability, mood changes and sleep disturbances. This process can take between […]