In health circles, NAC is the internationally recognized abbreviation for N-Acetylcysteine, which is quite a mouthful to say, read, or write.  NAC is an important and low-cost supplement that has been used in medicine for years, when treating a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.  Although well known for the treatment of excessive mucus production in respiratory conditions and to treat toxicity due to a paracetamol overdose, ongoing research shows promising results for NAC to aid treatment in a wide range of medical conditions.  Dietary protein is broken down during digestion into amino acids, which are small molecules that combine to make the various proteins that the cells in the body need.     Twenty different naturally occurring amino acids are

While gold, silver, and platinum are regarded as the world’s most precious metals, some minerals are just as precious, but for health reasons.  Minerals are those elements on the earth and in foods that our bodies need for proper development and functioning.  Essential minerals are a class of minerals that contain nutrients which are vital for maintaining the body’s health.  Essential minerals are classified in two groups, based on the concentration required for normal bodily functions: The human body does not manufacture essential minerals, they have to come from our diet.  The minerals originate from rocks, soil, and water.  They are absorbed as plants grow or by animals as the animals eat the plants. Magnesium needs to be highlighted as

Advances in technology may someday into the future determine your daily nutritional needs with a simple test at home, where for example a pinprick of blood could indicate nutritional deficiencies.   An app on your cellphone would then, for instance, tell you to cut down on the red meat to twice a week, eat more colourful vegetables, and increase the intake of your vitamin D3 supplements by 4000 International Units (IU) and Magnesium Glycinate by 100 mg a day.   All scientifically based on your specific nutrient deficiencies and dietary supplements can then contribute to good health and a longer lifespan. We are not there yet, but nutrition and nutritional supplements will become more personalized into the future, based on blood levels

Calcium is generally associated with bone health and healthy teeth.  Contrary to their appearance, bone is living tissue that is constantly being broken down and build up again, depending on the calcium contents and needs of the body.  The bone production of healthy individuals, who get enough dietary calcium and exercise, exceeds bone destruction – but only up to the age of 30.  After age 30, bone destruction typically exceeds bone production.  As people age, the body becomes less efficient at absorbing calcium – and other nutrients.  Getting higher amounts of calcium from food or supplements will not necessarily resolve this problem. Older people – especially women who have reached menopause – are at risk to develop weak and fragile

 Magnesium is an essential mineral that is naturally present in a variety of foods. It plays an important role in many enzyme systems that regulate a wide range of biochemical reactions in the body, the major ones being in bone health, calcium absorption, diabetes, and heart health.  It also plays a role in the transport of calcium and potassium ions across cell membranes in aid of nerve impulse conduction, muscle contraction, and normal heart rhythm.  Magnesium homeostasis is controlled by the kidneys, which excretes less magnesium when the magnesium status is low. The body contains about 25 gram of magnesium, half of which is stored in the skeletal system. Foods that are high in fiber are usually also high in