Liver, oysters, cashew nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, dark chocolate and sunflower seeds are all good sources of copper The importance of eating enough calcium for our bones and teeth is well-understood.

We think of copper as the stuff of pennies and fancy kitchen pans, but it’s also an essential nutrient. Most healthy people get enough of it from foods like nuts, meats and fish. But when the body is ...

Medically reviewed by Erika Prouty, PharmD Some people are more sensitive to cold environments than others. Having a heightened reaction to cold, or always feeling cold, is known as cold intolerance.

"A doctor might prescribe a higher dose for a short, specific period to treat a deficiency (or boost the immune system, such ...

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