Like many nutrients and scientific breakthroughs, iodine was discovered by accident. In 1811, French chemist Bernard Courtois stumbled upon the element while producing saltpeter for Napoleon's gunpowder supply. When he added sulfuric acid to the ash of burnt … [Read more...]
Think Zinc by Jerry Brainum 12/25
Most people stock their medicine cabinets with vitamin C and B-complex, but minerals like calcium and magnesium deserve equal attention—especially since three-quarters of Americans fail to meet minimum magnesium requirements. The shortfall matters: magnesium deficiency drives … [Read more...]