Zinc is an essential trace mineral, it is used in every enzyme pathway in the body and is present in all tissues. It is a common mineral deficiency seen in developed countries due to over farming practices depleting this mineral from the soil. Food processing also decreases the amount of Zinc contained in packaged and […]

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 […]