Minerals
Iron is an essential trace mineral involved in many cellular processes that are necessary for life, including oxygen transport, energy metabolism, red blood cell creation, DNA and neurotransmitter synthesis. Iron also plays a role in immune system functioning. The function and synthesis of hemoglobin, which carries most of the oxygen in the blood, is dependent on iron.
Our Whole Food Essentials iron caps provides 100% of the Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) of iron. The Whole Food based iron is bound to a whole food rice protein, which can be easier on the gastrointestinal tract, better absorbed and utilized throughout the body. The rice bran supports healthy cholesterol levels for individuals already...Full Details
Zinc is found in every cell and is required for overall health, including optimal brain health, wound healing, healthy blood sugar, growth hormones, memory formation, and cognition. Zinc is involved in DNA repair, synthesis, and cell division, as well as in protein synthesis necessary to make neurotransmitters. Zinc is also important for supporting immune, eye, and skin health. Zinc also supports normal growth and development during pregnancy, childhood, and adolescence and is required for proper sense of taste and smell. Zinc plays a key role in insulin regulation and carbohydrate metabolism. The body does not have a unique storage system for zinc, therefore this essential mineral is required daily to maintain...Full Details