WHAT IS COPPER? Copper is a micromineral (or trace element) that supports the production of many important substances in the body including collagen (the main protein in animal bones and connective tissues), haemoglobin (an iron containing, oxygen transporting metalloprotein that is found in red blood cells), melanin (a pigment which colours the hair and skin) and myelin (a substance that covers nerve fibres). Today I am going to discuss this important nutrient in greater detail. WHEN WAS COPPER DISCOVERED? The discovery of copper dates back to prehistoric times around 9000 B.C. … [Read more...]
Cobalt Explained
WHAT IS COBALT? Cobalt is a micromineral (or trace element) that is part of the vitamin B12 molecule. Therefore, its role in the body is exactly the same as that of vitamin B12. As part of vitamin B12, cobalt is required to produce deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), ribonucleic acid (RNA), red blood cells and other important hormones. In this article I will be discussing cobalt in greater detail. WHEN WAS COBALT DISCOVERED? People have been aware of cobalt since at least 1400 B.C. Back then cobalt compounds were used to colour glass and glazes blue. However, in 1735 the Swedish chemist … [Read more...]
Boron Explained
WHAT IS BORON? Boron is a micromineral (or trace element) that can be found in certain types of fruits and vegetables. It is often linked with bone health because it helps regulate and metabolise calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and vitamin D which all help your body produce strong, healthy bones. In this article I will be discussing boron in more detail. WHEN WAS BORON DISCOVERED? Boron occurs naturally and people have been aware of this element since ancient times. It was first mentioned in a book by the Persian alchemist Rhazes between 865 B.C. and 925 B.C. In this book Rhazes broke … [Read more...]