Micronutrients

Vitamin B3, niacin, is a water soluble vitamin essential for maintaining health. It is involved in several important metabolic functions in your body. Learn about functions, food sources, daily requirement and bio-availability of niacin.

Your body is inhabited by trillions of bacterial cells. Some bacteria have the potential to harm you, but many benefit your health. Do probiotics, beneficial bacteria added to food, have a health promoting role and why are prebiotics important?

Antioxidants are often promoted as "life preserving" nutrients: a must have in your diet be it from food or supplements. But what are antioxidants, what role do they play in supporting health, and are anti-oxidant supplements necessary?

Several hormones are necessary for effective nutrient digestion, absorption,and metabolism of the foods and beverages you consume. What are these hormones and what functions do they perform?

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient required for a variety of important processes within your body. Vitamin C deficiency can result in serious health problems. Learn how to obtain your daily "dose" of vitamin C the healthy way.