Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is an essential nutrient for the healthy growth and development of cells and tissues. Ascorbate is an anti-oxidant, effectively nullifying the damage volatile oxygen free radical molecules do to our DNA.
Iron is an element of haemoglobin, the primary constituent protein of red blood cells. Haemoglobin is responsible for the transport of oxygen from the lungs to the tissues. Iron is also a component of myoglobin, a protein that stores oxygen in the muscle
Iodine is a crucial constituent of hormones produced by the thyroid gland, chemical messengers that regulate the development of the central nervous system and metabolic processes in the body. As the body does not produce or store iodine a balanced diet m
Alcohol, a common term for the compound ethanol, is not commonly thought of as a drug, given that it is a pervasive lubricant of modern society. Indeed its very ubiquity makes it is easy to forget that it has powerful side effects with potentially destruc
Do you find that you are suffering from irritated skin but you are not sure why? It could be something in a product that you are using, or even in something that you are eating. There are over 2000 allergens that can cause a problem, 400 of which can be
Raw foodism has gained popularity in recent years, with an increasing number of followers raving about its health benefits. Discover what it is and what foods fall into the raw food diet.
The appearance of dark circles can make a person look tired, even when they’re perfectly rested. Find out exactly what dark circles are and what can help to remove them.
Many Australians suffer from high cholesterol which can cause health problems. But what is cholesterol, and how can we ensure that we have a healthy level of it? Read on for more.
