Health experts warn that combining certain supplements—or taking them at the wrong time—can block nutrient absorption, cause ...

Some nutrients work better together—pairing them helps your body better absorb them. Examples of great pairings include vitamin C and iron, vitamin D and calcium and vitamin D and magnesium. Eating ...

"Mineral-only" sunscreens are making huge inroads into the sunscreen market, driven by fears of "chemicals," a belief that ...

Iron is an important mineral, but some supplements make it difficult for your body to absorb, or increase the risk of side effects. Here's how to avoid any issues.

Certain natural plant compounds can interfere with nutrient absorption or cause symptoms in sensitive people, but preparation, balance and diet diversity usually shift the equation toward benefit. For ...

Picture the white zinc schmear that has been a signature of lifeguards’ noses for decades, and you get the basic idea of how a mineral sunscreen works: by forming a physical barrier between your skin ...

Magnesium and phosphorus might not make headlines like calcium or iron, but these unsung heroes perform countless vital functions throughout your body every day. These minerals work tirelessly behind ...

Life is dependent on minerals. Accordingly, the diets of animals must contain certain minerals in both large amounts, via marcrominerals, and small amounts, via microminerals. In a thorough and ...

American Journal of Botany, Vol. 23, No. 5 (May, 1936), pp. 355-362 (8 pages) In an attempt to determine whether absorption and movement of water in plants may affect the rate of absorption and ...