nutrient absorption

Watch videos about nutrient absorption

• December 15, 2011
  Take Vitamin D Supplements With Meals

  Taking vitamin D supplements with food may be a cost-effective strategy to achieve optimum levels.
• August 28, 2011
  Calcium Absorption: Soy Milk Versus Cow Milk

  Soymilk (soya milk) should be shaken before pouring to get at the calcium that settles to the bottom.
• April 23, 2011
  Iron During Pregnancy

  An argument that non-anemic women should choose plant-based sources of iron and not supplement during pregnancy.
• March 15, 2011
  Raw Food Nutrient Absorption

  There are certain phytonutrients that are absorbed better from cooked foods.
• March 14, 2011
  Best Cooking Method

  Which are the gentlest cooking methods for preserving nutrients and which vegetables have more antioxidants cooked than raw.
• January 27, 2011
  Are Iron Pills Good For You?

  A question as to whether cancer and Alzheimer's disease can be considered "ferrotoxic" diseases.
• December 31, 2010
  Forgo Fat-Free Dressings?

  Fat is needed to maximize the absorption of certain important phytonutrients.
• December 15, 2010
  Oxalates in Cinnamon

  How much turmeric and cinnamon is too much?