Minerals

Adobe StockCalcium for bone health is one of the most widely doctor-recommended supplements, but conventional advice to take it typically omits a few important facts. Too much supplemental calcium, as well as too little, can be detrimental to your health. And...

Adobe StockZinc is a trace mineral, so we need only small amounts—but it plays a big role in our health. It’s estimated that zinc binds with more than 3,000 different proteins in the human body, and influences many of our internal processes.1. A Healthy Immune...

One cup of coconut water has a whopping 600 mg of potassium.When you hear “potassium,” you probably think about bananas. But the truth is, there are many better sources of this important electrolyte. Studies link adequate potassium levels with reduced risk of...