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Magnesium: functions, foods, deficiency and supplements

Magnesium is needed by your body for hundreds of processes. Discover what these are, what magnesium deficiency is, foods high in magnesium and more here.

Manganese: functions, foods, deficiency and supplements

Heard of the nine trace minerals? Manganese is one of them and is needed for healthy body function. Here’s more on manganese including food sources

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Phosphorus: function, foods, deficiency and supplements

Phosphorus is a mineral that makes up around 1% of your body weight. Here’s what you need to know about phosphorus including foods and supplements.

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Iodine: function, foods, deficiency and supplements

Iodine is important for thyroid hormones, the brain, skin and more. This piece is filled with information about iodine including food sources and deficiency.

How much iron is your body absorbing?

Iron is an essential mineral your body needs to function on a daily basis. Once you consume a food or supplement containing iron, it’s used to form a protein in red blood cells called haemoglobin.

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9 Magnesium Deficiency Symptoms

What are the most common signs of magnesium deficiency? Learn about how to detect low magnesium, and ways to help increase your levels from our guide.

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10 vegetarian foods rich in iron

Vegetarians, want more iron in your diet? We have your back! We share the best vegetarian foods rich in iron, which we need for our bodies to function well.