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Vitamin C is the popular kid of the micronutrient world - it’s so important that everyone knows it and worries about having enough of it, and with good reason. It an antioxidant, which means that it helps against aging and shields DNA from free radical damage (it also protects sperm from free radical damage so men who plan on having children should make sure they have their daily dose). Vitamin C is needed by the body for the growth and repair of tissues, as well as for collagen, the main component in skin (keeps it young and supple), tendons, cartilage, organs and even bones. Read More…

Since sulfur deficiency does not cause any “visible” problems, you don’t hear much about this interesting nonmetallic element. But in my cellular nutritional world, this sexy macro-mineral pretty much had me at “for brains and beauty.” Sulfur represents about 0.25% of our total body weight, (kind of like potassium) and in Ayurveda, it’s the pitta element of fire. This beautifying food is a highly detoxing warrior, and in conjunction with phosphorous and manganese, it substantially affects the brain. I’m falling in love with sulfur because it: Read More…