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Nutrient Profile – Potassium

Potassium Always consult your primary physician when starting a nutrition program with Potassium. Potassium is a mineral that’s crucial for life. Potassium is necessary for the heart, kidneys, and other organs to work normally. Why do people take potassium? Most people who eat a healthy diet should get enough potassium naturally. Low potassium is associated with a risk… Continue reading Nutrient Profile – Potassium

Nutrient Profile – Niacin/Nicotinamide

Niacin/Nicotinamide Always consult your primary physician when starting a nutrition program with Niacin/Nicotinamide. Niacin is a form of vitamin B3. It is found in foods such as yeast, meat, fish, milk, eggs, green vegetables, and cereal grains. Niacin is also produced in the body from tryptophan, which is found in protein-containing food. When taken as a supplement, niacin… Continue reading Nutrient Profile – Niacin/Nicotinamide

Nutrient Profile – Nicotinamide

Nicotinamide Always consult your primary physician when starting a nutrition program with Nicotinamide. There are two forms of vitamin B3 – niacin and niacinamide. Niacinamide is found in many foods including yeast, meat, fish, milk, eggs, green vegetables, beans, and cereal grains. Niacinamide is also found in many vitamin B complex supplements with other B vitamins. Niacinamide can also be… Continue reading Nutrient Profile – Nicotinamide

Nutrient Profile – PABA

PABA Always consult your primary physician when starting a nutrition program with PABA. Para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) is a chemical that occurs naturally in the body. It is also found in several foods including grains, eggs, milk, and meat. PABA is taken for a disease that causes curved, painful erections (Peyronie disease), a rare autoimmune disorder that causes skinblisters (pemphigus), hardening… Continue reading Nutrient Profile – PABA

Nutrient Profile – Manganese

Manganese Always consult your primary physician when starting a nutrition program with Manganese. Manganese is a mineral that is found in several foods including nuts, legumes, seeds, tea, whole grains, and leafy green vegetables. It is considered an essential nutrient, because the body requires it to function properly. People use manganese as medicine. Manganese is… Continue reading Nutrient Profile – Manganese

Nutrient Profile – Menstrual Problems

Menstrual Problems Always consult your primary physician when starting a nutrition program with Menstrual Problems. Regular periods are a sign that your body is working normally. You should have regular periods unless you are pregnant, breastfeeding, postmenopausal, or have a medical condition that causes your periods to stop. Irregular, painful, or heavy periods may be signs… Continue reading Nutrient Profile – Menstrual Problems