Confused about iron?
Everyone has heard about it. Few people understand it. What is iron and what functions does it have in the body? Is iron checked on routine blood tests? The purpose of this article is to give the reader a basic understanding about iron. Iron is a very important mineral that is needed by the human body for many purposes. The most commonly known purpose is for production of hemoglobin which is a major component of red blood cells and is responsible for carrying oxygen to the b
What's the big deal about vitamin D?
We see lots of articles and reports about vitamin D, but what are the facts? Vitamin D is very important for many functions in the body. Most people are aware the "fortified" milk products contain vitamin D, but few people know what functions it has. Vitamin D is mostly obtained, however, with direct sunlight exposure. With the common use of sunscreens, we are seeing more and more severe vitamin D deficiencies in people of all ages. Vitamin D is very important for healthy b
