If you have restless legs syndrome, commonly known as the heebie-jeebies, you could have low iron reserves. It’s a complex area, with many other factors involved, but given that nearly one in four women and almost one in two teenage girls have a worryingly low iron intake, it’s the first […]
Minerals
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You may have heard some recent sweeping claims that everyone can get all the vitamins and minerals they need from their diet, and that multivitamins are a waste of time and money. If only this were true. The UK National Diet and Nutrition Surveys clearly show that significant numbers of […]
Lack of iron is one of the most common mineral deficiencies in the world, with most cases going unrecognized. If your doctor has diagnosed iron-deficiency anaemia, don’t stop taking your iron tablets until your low iron or haemoglobin level is corrected and your doctor says it’s time to stop. Iron […]
Magnesium is one of the most important minerals for optimum health, yet most of us don’t get enough. Magnesium is needed for over 350 enzymes and metabolic pathways to run smoothly and, among other actions, helps to reduce arterial spasm, maintain a healthy blood pressure, relax muscles, promote sleep and […]
