The trace mineral boron is a micronutrient with numerous and essential metabolism roles that make it important for the health of plants, animals, and yes, even humans. According to a US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health article, it plays essential roles in keeping the body healthy such as by growing and maintaining bone. It can also assist with expediting the healing of wounds, helping the body absorb magnesium, and more.Along with its aforementioned positive effects and speaking of bone health, osteoarthritis is one area where boron may help. This is a joint disease where the cartilage between the joints and the underlying bone begins to break down, resulting in potential joint pain and stiffness. Boron is one...
A Medicare Europe article presents some interesting findings regarding liquids versus pills. Medical studies have shown that liquid extracts have a faster rate of absorption, higher rates of optimization and are easier to digest. In regards to swallowing, liquids may have a big advantage over tablets. Most people appear to have more trouble swallowing certain pills, particularly the elderly and young children. Generally speaking, liquid nutrients are broken down and consumed even more readily. Additionally, liquids have been shown to be consumed more thoroughly and more rapidly than most capsules and tablets. Approximately 85 to 90 percent of nutrients are absorbed in liquid supplements in about 25 seconds. Compare that to the hours it can take for the body to...
