(Source: SaluGenecists, Inc.) Vitamin B3 is also commonly referred to as niacin. A member of the B-complex vitamin family, niacins discovery was related to work done by the U.S. Public Health Service in the early 1900s. During this time, pellagra, a disease characterized by cracked, scaly, discolored skin, digestive problems…
(Source: SaluGenecists, Inc.) Vitamin B2 is commonly known as riboflavin, a term derived from the Latin word flavus that means yellow. Anyone who has every consumed high level vitamin B2 supplementation will be familiar with the relationship between this vitamin and the color that serves as the root of its…
Background Selenium is an essential trace mineral found in soil, water, and some foods. Selenium is required for functioning of the body's antioxidant enzymes and for cell growth and survival. The presence of selenium in locally grown food and selenium levels in human populations reflects the selenium levels in local…
(Source: SaluGenecists, Inc.) In addition to being one of the most talked about nutrients for health promotion and disease prevention, dietary fiber is also the focus of two FDA-approved health claims that appear on food labels. These claims reflect the benefits of high fiber foods for the prevention of heart…
(Source: SaluGenecists, Inc.) Lycopene, a member of the carotenoid family of phytonutrients, is the natural pigment responsible for the deep red color of several fruits, most notably tomatoes. While tomatoes have been consumed for centuries, it was not until the last part of the 20th century that research into their…
