Zinc is an essential trace mineral required for hundreds of enzymatic reactions in the body and is present in every tissue and organ. Despite its importance, zinc deficiency is increasingly common—even in developed countries—largely due to soil depletion from modern farming practices and the widespread consumption of processed foods. Food refining and processing significantly reduce […]

Some phytoestrogen herbs are not recommended due to there hormone modulating effects. This is because phytoestrogens have the ability to mimic estrogens in the body. If you are taking an estrogen OCP then the two of them may work against each other. The herb St Johns Wort is one which is not recommended for use […]