Magnesium May Help Sleep, But Only If You Don't Have Diabetes
Researchers followed Puerto Rican adults for about 6 years to see if magnesium—a mineral found in foods like nuts and leafy greens—could help with sleep …
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A Better Form of Selenium That Your Body Can Actually Use
Scientists have found a special type of selenium called L-Se-methyl-selenocysteine that might be better than regular selenium supplements. Selenium is an …
Read MoreBaby Chickens Know What Minerals They Need
Scientists wanted to find out if young chickens could pick the right food to help them grow strong and healthy. They gave some chickens a choice between …
Read MoreCould Special Bacteria Help Your Body Absorb More Magnesium?
Scientists studied a type of helpful bacteria called Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus to see if it could soak up magnesium like a sponge. Magnesium is important …
Read MoreDoes Too Much Selenium Lower Male Hormones?
Researchers studied over 5,400 Chinese men to see if the amount of selenium in their blood affected their sex hormones. Selenium is a mineral found in foods …
Read MoreNew Zinc Supplement Works Better Than Old Type in Growing Pigs
Researchers tested a new type of zinc supplement called zinc-di-tripeptide against the traditional zinc sulfate in young pigs. Both supplements helped pigs …
Read MoreHow Bacteria Use Manganese to Fight Off Viruses
Scientists discovered that bacteria use a mineral called manganese to power their defense system against viruses called phages. When a phage attacks, bacteria …
Read MoreSpecial Supplement Makes Chicken Eggs Healthier and Stronger
Researchers tested whether adding a special form of selenium (a mineral) to chicken feed could improve egg quality and chicken health. They fed 108 laying hens …
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