Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

Vitamin C is a water soluble versatile vitamin. It has important role in human health and disease. It has become the most controversial vitamin in the recent years. Its controversy is due to the claims and counterclaims on the use of it in mega-doses to cure everything from common cold to cancer. The disease associated … Read more

Important minerals and their functions

             Minerals                     Function       Symptoms of           deficiency     Minimum                 daily   requirements    Calcium(Ca) Bone and teeth formation, blood clotting, muscle activity, and nerve function. Spontaneous nerve discharge, tetany 800-1200mg   … Read more