Sulfur is a non-metallic element that exists as an odorless, yellow crystalline solid in its natural form. It is an essential component of the amino acids methionine, cystine, cysteine and taurine. It is also part of the molecular structure of two vitamins: thiamine and biotin, and participates in many reactions in our bodies as sulfides…
Author: Janet McKenzie, ND
I am a nurse and naturopathic doctor operating a natural health services clinic in Etobicoke, Ontario. The Doctor's Note blog contains advice and resources that I share with clients who have extreme fatigue and/or chronic pain but much of it is relevant to anyone who wants to adopt a health-promoting lifestyle. You can find more information about my background here: https://bit.ly/2piqUWd
Zinc
Zinc is a metallic element that is needed in very small amounts for human health. Zinc regulates the activities of genes, supports blood sugar balance and metabolism, is important for the senses of taste and smell and has a key role in immune function. Some of the best food sources of zinc include spinach, lamb,…
What is a vitamin?
A vitamin is a substance that your body needs in order to be healthy but cannot synthesize for itself. As a result, vitamins must be taken in from food, or sunlight in the case of Vitamin D.
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