Zinc benefits Perhaps zinc hasn’t been on your radar before, or perhaps it has because of its significant immune-supportive benefits.* Articles on how to supplement with zinc and how zinc benefits ...
August 18, 2025 • Kathi Head, ND
Zinc basics Zinc, the second-most abundant trace mineral in the body (after iron), is involved in more than 200 enzymatic reactions and plays a key role in genetic expression, cell division, and gr...
February 19, 2025 • Kathi Head, ND
When you think of iron, maybe it brings back memories of chalky chewables or Popeye the Sailor’s spinach habits. But what else should be on your radar when it comes to your health and how much iron...
September 4, 2024 • Carly Duffy, MPH, RD
On Take 5 Daily, we’ve discussed the prevalence of low intake of dietary magnesium in the United States and some of the pitfalls associated with a low magnesium level. Now let’s see what we can do ...
May 23, 2024 • Kathi Head, ND
When you line up your daily supplements, you notice the capsules come in a variety of sizes. The reason comes down to a multitude of factors, although each one has a similar goal in mind: to help y...
April 1, 2022 • Jacob Terranova
When it comes to taking a mineral supplement, there are several things to consider when trying to maximize your supplementation. The primary goal is to absorb the most amount of the mineral from th...
January 14, 2021 • Kathi Head, ND
Although iron often gets a bad rap, maintaining a normal iron level is important for many aspects of good health. While excess iron can be a problem for some individuals, too little iron can also b...
November 2, 2020 • Jacqueline Jacques, ND
When it comes to supporting immune function, most individuals turn to the big players – vitamin C, vitamin D, and certain plant extracts, such as echinacea, mushrooms, and olive leaf.* But what abo...
April 25, 2020 • Jacob Terranova
Magnesium Bisglycinate is a well-tolerated, lightly sweetened powder.* It promotes restful sleep and relaxes smooth and skeletal muscle.*
December 14, 2019 • Thorne