Copper
May 16, 2019
Sources:
- Shellfish like oysters
- Nuts such as cashews and almonds
- Dark green leafy greens
- Black pepper
- Cocoa
- Yeast
- Copper cooking equipment
Deficiency:
Toxicity is more common than deficiency. Rarely do my prescriptions include copper. I...
Chromium
May 16, 2019
Sources:
- Brewer’s yeast
- Vegetables: Broccoli, green beans
- Herbs and spices: Garlic, Basil
- Beef and Poultry
- Fruit: apple, banana, grapes
Deficiency is very common.
Uses:
- Enhances the action of insulin, helps to regulate blood...
Vitamin K
May 02, 2019
Sources
- Dark green leafy vegetables - spinach, broccoli, kale, lettuce
- Other vegetables - carrot, pumpkin
- Animal meat - poultry and swine
- Fermented foods - natto
- Nuts - pine nuts, cashews
- Egg
Deficiency:
Generally, only found in women...
Vitamin D
May 02, 2019
Sources:
- Safe sunshine exposure. Note sunscreen blocks vitamin D absorption
- Fatty fish especially cod liver oil
- Egg yolk
- Mushrooms, especially those grown under ultraviolet light
Deficiency:
This is extremely common these days, people...
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Jennifer Harrington
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Menopause Specialist, Naturopath, Nutritionist, Medical Herbalist
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