Admin Introduction You may know of iodine as an element on the periodic table with the symbol I and the atomic number 53. It’s also a really important chemical element for proper functioning of the metabolism. As discussed in our Minerals article, iodine forms part of a number of essential elements. This means it’s necessary for … Read more
Amino acids can be described as organic molecules that are the building blocks for proteins. Proteins are essential for a wide variety of functions in the body from neurotransmitters, DNA synthesis, and metabolic functions, to cell structure, transport in and out of cells, hormone production and regulation, antibodies in our immune system, and even responding … Read more
Vitamin B1, also called thiamine or thiamin, is an essential vitamin or micronutrient needed by the body for healthy cell growth and function – more on this below. As discussed in our Vitamins Explained article, certain micronutrients like B1 cannot be made by the body and so it’s essential for healthy body function to get … Read more
