by Leila Dehghan | Apr 8, 2020 | Nutrition
Zinc is an essential element that is found in mineral deposits in earth’s crust (usually with copper and lead) from which zinc is then extracted. The amount of zinc in plants depends on levels of the element in soil. Small traces of zinc are also found in ocean...
by Leila Dehghan | Mar 11, 2020 | Nutrition
Selenium is a trace element that is naturally found in the soil to varying degrees, hence the selenium level in plants depend on the amount of selenium in the soil the plants are grown. Why do we need selenium? Selenium is part of many enzymes which are substances...
by Leila Dehghan | Feb 22, 2020 | Nutrition
Calcium is a mineral that is found in the soil and is then absorbed into the roots of plants. Why do we need calcium? To keep our teeth and bones healthy and strong (99% of calcium is in bones &teeth) Muscle contraction Nerve transmission Normal heart rhythm...
