This is a simple but accurate infographic of "why we need Niacin". See more about Niacin on our sister site - Toxno How much Niacin do I need Vegan Food Sources of Niacin Animal Food Sources of Niacin Most people now know that antioxidants are important. The human body has evolved ways to recycle crucial antioxidants [...]

In conditions of growth or when calcium is low in the diet, a Vitamin D based calcium transport system is activated in the body that in effect increases calcium uptake. This mechanism however can decline with age and menopause in women. Sodium and caffeine can also increase calcium loss while excessive zinc or magnesium (supplements) along [...]

Important considerations About 99% of calcium in the body is stored in bones and teeth and amounts to approximately 1200 grams. Modern culture dictates that we need dairy foods to fulfil most of our calcium needs. However a careful study of the whole food profiles that follow, along with calcium absorption and retention mechanisms, will reveal that [...]

Offal was eaten much more in the past and particularly in Europe. The organs of an animal are very rich in nutrients. Because iron is stored in the liver, liverwurst is a very rich source. Only 30gr of dark chocolate give you nearly 1/5 of your iron needs. Cool. Animal Based Food Sources of iron [...]

These are a few Vegan food sources that contain generous amounts of Niacin. An approximate serving size is shown, and the corresponding amount of this nutrient is shown as a daily percentage of the Recommended Intake for a woman of childbearing age.Men might eat a little more to get the same % while children could eat [...]

Niacin, also known as Vitamin B3, is the generic name for both nicotinic acid and Nicotinamide (also called niacinamide). While the body can make a very small amount of this nutrient from another amino acid nutrient called tryptophan, the bulk of our Niacin needs must be met from eating vitamin B3 containing foods. The amount of [...]

These are a few Animal based food sources that contain generous amounts of Niacin. An approximate serving size is shown, and the corresponding amount of this nutrient is shown as a daily percentage of the Recommended Intake for a woman of childbearing age. Men might eat a little more to get the same % while children could eat [...]

This is a simple but accurate infographic of why we need Niacin. Most people now know that antioxidants are important. The human body has evolved ways to recycle crucial antioxidants like Vitamin C and Glutathione. Otherwise, we would never keep up with their dietary intake. Niacin is required to help regenerate 3 pivotal antioxidants. Alcohol and Niacin have [...]

Calcium along with Magnesium and phosphorus contribute to the mineralisation of bone by entering bone fluid from the blood and subsequently attaching to bone proteins. Peak bone mass occurs in early adulthood with bone mass often beginning to decline in the fifth decade of life. Non-bone calcium in the blood is also vital in muscle contraction, [...]

This list shows the percentage of the recommended daily intake (RDI) of this nutrient for adult woman for each food per medium serving size. We have sorted the list, so the richest Iron containing foods are nearer the top. Men can comfortably eat a range of foods that contain only moderate amounts of iron to have [...]