The human body's exact requirements for (and use of) dietary minerals is still not fully understood by science, but there are at least 14 that are known at this point to be absolutely necessary. In addition to these essential minerals, there are some that are not absolutely required by diet, but can have beneficial effects on health and performance when consumed.
Dietary Elements
There is still scientific debate over whether or not a number of trace minerals are essential to support human life. There is a general consensus that the following 14 minerals are required in diet by all mammals, however.[1,2]
Mineral | Why you need it |
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Calcium | Calcium is needed for the formation of teeth and bones, muscle contraction, blood clotting, and nerve transmission.[3] |
Chlorine | While chlorine is generally associated with sterilizing pool water and not thought of as something you want to consume, it's actually just a basic compound of salt. The body needs the mineral to produce digestive acid and for cellular function.[4] Don't bother helping yourself to an extra mouthful of water the next time you're doing lap, however, as you get all you need by way of your daily salt intake. |
Copper | A very small amount of copper is needed to metabolize iron and molybdenum.[3] |
Iodine | Iodine is required for the production of thyroid hormones and to prevent the development of goiters.[3] |
Iron | Iron is crucial to the formation of blood and a number of enzymes in the body.[3] |
Magnesium | Magnesium is also needed for enzyme production.[3] |
Manganese | Manganese helps to metabolize amino acids, carbohydrates, and cholesterol. It's also a crucial part of bone formation.[3] |
Molybdenum | Molybdenum is needed to metabolize amino acids, purines, and pyridines.[3] |
Phosphorous | Phosphorous maintains the body's pH balance, synthesizes nucleotide, and promotes energy transfer and storage.[3] |
Potassium | Potassium has a wide range of uses in the body. It's needed to metabolize carbohydrates and protein, repair muscle tissue, regulate normal body growth and the heart's electrical activity, and to maintain a proper pH balance.[5] |
Selenium | Selenium is an antioxidant, regulates thyroid hormones, and is helps metabolize vitamin C.[3] |
Sodium | A component of salt, sodium is needed to regulate blood pressure and proper muscle and nerve function.[6] |
Sulphur | Sulfur is another one of the trace elements that isn't thought of as being healthy to eat, but it's actually found in a wide range of foods. It's even present in much of our drinking water. The mineral is essential to cell formation and maintenance throughout the body, but particularly for metabolizing protein and amino acids.[7] |
Zinc | Zinc is needed to regulate gene expression.[3] |
Non-essential dietary minerals
These minerals are either not thought to or not yet proven to be necessary in a regular diet, but have been shown to have some beneficial function in the body.
Mineral | Why you need it |
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Boron | Boron is an essential nutrient for plants, but has not been shown to be a necessity for humans. Usefulness as a supplement is unclear at best, but there are several studies that have shown some promise. It's possible that boron may improve cognitive function[8], may support bone growth during periods of vitamin D deficiency, increase testosterone levels, reduce HDL "bad" cholesterol, and have some benefit in the treatment of arthritis.[9] |
Chromium | Chromium does not appear to be essential for mammals.[10] Preliminary studies show that supplementation may be helpful in the treatment of diabetes, weight loss, and for lowering cholesterol, but these results have been mixed and further study is necessary.[11] |
Lithium | Lithium's status as an essential nutrient in human health is currently up in the air. A series of rat studies have shown that lithium extends life span, and studies of human behavior have found a correlation between low lithium intake and increased rates of aggressive, criminal, and suicidal behavior.[12] |
Silica | Silicon dioxide is used in both electronics and in the human body. You don't need to go and munch down a handful of microchips, though, as it's commonly found in powdered foods and in processed beverages as a fixing agent. Silicon supplementation has shown promise in a number of studies for strengthening bones.[14] |
Lithium studies
A recent study of the mortality rates of over a million residents in the Oita prefecture in Japan concluded that regular exposure to low doses of lithium in drinking water improved lifespan.[13] Direct studies of lithium supplementation in human patients have not yet been done, however.
Recommended dosage
Each essential dietary mineral has a recommended daily allowance (RDA) that is determined by age and gender. The one exception is sulfur, which you'll get plenty of if you're consuming enough protein and amino acids. Some non-essential dietary minerals have been assigned an adequate intake, rather than an RDA. For some minerals, no tolerable upper intake levels have been established.
The data below, provided by the Institute of Medicine, includes the RDA or AI for many of the minerals mentioned above. These amounts are for adults between the age of 18 and 50.
Mineral | RDA* for Adult Males | RDA* for Adult Females | UL for Adult Males/Females |
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Boron | N/A | N/A | 20mg |
Calcium | 1,000mg* | 1,000mg* | 2,500 |
Chromium | 35 IU* | 25 IU* | N/A |
Copper | 900 IU | 900 IU | 10,000 IU |
Iodine | 150 IU | 150 IU | 1,100 IU |
Iron | 8mg | 18mg | 45mg |
Magnesium | 420mg | 320mg | 350mg |
Manganese | 2.3mg | 1.8mg | 11mg |
Molybdenum | 45 IU | 45 IU | 2,000 IU |
Phosphorous | 700mg | 700mg | 4,000mg |
Selenium | 55 IU | 55 IU | 400 IU |
Zinc | 11mg | 8mg | 40mg |
*Where indicated, adequate intake is provided in place of the RDA.
Forms
In terms of supplements, nutritional minerals can be produced in four forms:
- Elemental
- Ionic
- Colloidal
- Chelated
Each of these methods differs in bioavailability (the percentage of the nutrient that your body will actually absorb), production quality, and purity.
Elemental
Elemental minerals are the cheapest to produce and cost the least at market, but are also the lowest quality. They're generally composed of the straight mineral in a liquid or powder. That's a problem for bioavailability because minerals typically aren't taken up well unless they're bound to something that aids in absorption. With elemental minerals, you may be looking at 10% or less of the listed content actually making its way into your system.[17]
Ionic
Ionic minerals have been ionized to aid in their uptake by the intestinal wall.[18] In theory, this should improve the rate of absorption greatly over that of elemental minerals, but there is little in the way of direct study and comparison of supplements to provide hard numbers at this time.
Colloidal
Multi-minerals or multivitamins are generally where you'll see a colloidal preparation, as the purpose is to distribute the mineral content as evenly as possible throughout each dose. These supplements often advertise an uptake of up to 99%, but the science at this point doesn't back those claims. Colloidal minerals are actually larger than those in the other forms, which may hinder absorption.[19]
Chelated
Chelation is the changing in shape or chemical configuration of a molecule so that it may interact more readily with some other type of molecule. Mineral supplements are chelated specifically to bind to receptors in the intestine. However, not all chelates are created equal.[20] See the "What We Like" section for further detail on how to select chelated minerals.
Food Sources
Dietary minerals are found in a wide variety of foods. Below are a few of the richest sources of each.
- Calcium: Dairy products, sardines, dark leafy greens, soybeans
- Chlorine: Salt
- Copper: Oysters, kale, mushrooms, sesame seeds
- Iodine: Yogurt, milk, eggs
- Iron: Beef, clams, mussels, oysters
- Magnesium: Spinach, mackerel, soybeans
- Manganese: Mussels, hazelnuts, whole wheat bread
- Molybdenum: Beans, black-eyed peas, almonds
- Phosphorous: Salmon, scallops, Brazil nuts
- Potassium: White beans, spinach, baked potatoes
- Selenium: Tuna, shrimp, sardines
- Sulfur: Any complete protein
- Zinc: Oysters, beef, lamb
- Boron: Raisins, almonds, hazelnuts
- Chromium: Broccoli, barley, oats
- Lithium: Seaweed, potatoes, lemons
- Silica: Celery, carrots, potatoes
Considerations
Many minerals share receptors in the body. Taking a flood of minerals in through a multi-mineral or multivitamin may actually work against you as minerals you don't really need can block absorption of minerals your body needs. It's best to determine which minerals your diet is deficient in and supplement with those specific nutrients accordingly.
You'll see that manufacturers claim that most minerals promote increased muscle strength and enhances growth. We can thank lax FDA regulations for that. The truth is, there's no science right now indicating taking an excess of any particular mineral helps improve performance or increases gains. The best you can do is ensure you're getting what you need each day for general health and energy. Some minerals do support muscle function, but mega-dosing on those minerals is counterproductive.
Warnings
The following minerals have caused health issues when taken as supplements, and should be avoided outside of the amounts taken in naturally through a healthy diet.
Germanium
Organic germanium can be processed by the body, but inorganic germanium is toxic. Inorganic germanium has been sold as a supplement, but even organic germanium can be contaminated by it as they are processed together. While it's often marketed as an anti-cancer supplement, there's no solid evidence of benefit at this point, and it's been linked to at least 30 cases of kidney failure by the FDA.[21]
Silver
Silver is sometimes marketed as a natural remedy for colds and congestion. There's no real evidence to support this, and taking too much silver can cause a condition that causes the skin to turn a bluish-gray color (sometimes permanently).[22] The condition is known as agyria.
Warnings
The following minerals have caused health issues when taken as supplements, and should be avoided outside of the amounts taken in naturally through a healthy diet.
Germanium
Organic germanium can be processed by the body, but inorganic germanium is toxic. Inorganic germanium has been sold as a supplement, but even organic germanium can be contaminated by it as they are processed together. While it's often marketed as an anti-cancer supplement, there's no solid evidence of benefit at this point, and it's been linked to at least 30 cases of kidney failure by the FDA.[21]
Silver

Stan Jones, senatorial candidate, developed argyria after consuming colloidal silver. It is estimated that Jones drank up to 4g of a homemade elixir for fear there would be a shortage of antibiotics following Y2K. (Spoiler alert: No shortage occurred.)
Silver is sometimes marketed as a natural remedy for colds and congestion. There's no real evidence to support this, and taking too much silver can cause a condition that causes the skin to turn a bluish-gray color (sometimes permanently).[22] The condition is known as agyria.
Vanadium/vanadyl sulfate
Vanadium is still legal for sale in the United States, but has been banned in Europe as a food additive due to concerns about side effects.[23] OSHA considers vanadium a toxic substance and recommends avoiding contact with the mineral entirely.[24] Minute amounts of vanadium are found in some foods, leading scientists to believe that it may serve some purpose in humans, but as of now there is no clue to what that is or what the recommended daily intake or upper tolerable limit might be.
Fluoride
Fluoride is a lightning rod for controversy. It's been added to drinking water in much of the world in the belief that it combats tooth decay. However, study results are mixed on whether actually ingesting fluoride does anything advantageous for oral health - it may be that topical application is the only way it provides benefit, and there are a range of side effects from gastrointestinal discomfort to permanent white spots left on teeth, a condition known as fluorosis.[15]
Fluoride also has a toxic dosage, has caused bone deformities in growing children, and can be fatal in large amounts.[16] Supplementation is not necessary as it's so widely available in tap water and in oral care products.
Where to buy
You'll find a full range of mineral supplements here at PricePlow, and often at 30% to 50% off of retail prices.
What we like
Based on all the scientific evidence available at this time, chelated mineral supplements appear to have the highest rate of absorption. They are also generally the most expensive, however.
If cost is an issue, the next best choice is an ionized mineral. Elemental minerals are absorbed by your system, but not very effectively. The rate at which colloidal minerals are actually taken up has not yet been researched, but there is solid theoretical reason to believe they may be the most poorly absorbed of all four types.
If you're purchasing a chelated mineral, however, be aware that there are varying qualities in terms of digestion. In general, the following chelation types should be avoided:
- Carbonates
- Citrates
- Chlorides
- Oxides
- Phosphates
- Sulfates
The quality of a chelate is primarily based on how small it is - the weight should ideally be about 1,500 daltons and use glycine as the binding agent.[20]
References
- Nielsen, F, et. al; United States Department of Agriculture; "Ultratrace Minerals;" 1999
- United Kingdom National Health Service; "Vitamins and Minerals;" November 2012
- Institute of Medicine; "Dietary Reference Intakes: Elements;" Retrieved March 2014
- Meletis, C; Trace Minerals Research; "Chloride: The Forgotten Essential Mineral"
- Zieve, D; United States National Library of Medicine; "Potassium in Diet;" June 2012
- Zieve, D; United States National Library of Medicine; "Sodium in Diet;" June 2012
- Komarinsky, LA, et. al; Nutrition; "Sulfur: Its Clinical and Toxological Aspects;" January 2013
- Penland, JG, et. al; Environmental Health Perspective; "Dietary boron, brain function, and cognitive performance;" November 1994
- LifeExtension; "Boron Overview"
- Stearns, DM; Biofactors; "Is chromium a trace essential metal?;" 2000
- Ehrlich, S; University of Maryland Medical Center; "Chromium;" May 2013
- Schrauzer, GN; Journal of the American College of Nutrition; "Lithium: occurrence, dietary intakes, nutritional essentiality;" February 2002
- Zarse, K, et. al; European Journal of Nutrition; "Low-dose lithium uptake promotes longevity in humans and metazoans;" August 2011
- NYU Langone Medical Center; "Silicon;" Retrieved March 2014
- Fox, M; Reuters; "U.S. lowers limits for fluoride in water;" January 2011
- Gessner, B, et. al; New England Journal of Medicine; "Acute Fluoride Poisoning from a Public Water System;" 1994
- Gerber, J; Integrative Practitioner; "A Review of Mineral Absorption with Special Consideration of Chelation as a Method to Improve Bioavailability of Mineral Supplements"
- Azoulay, A, et. al; Journal of General Internal Medicine; "Comparison of the Mineral Content of Tap Water and Bottled Waters;" March 2001
- Schauss, A, et. al; Health Counselor; "An analysis of the colloidal mineral claims;" 1997
- O'Shea, Tim; The Chiropractic Resource Organization; "Minerals;" October 1998
- The American Cancer Society; "Germanium;" October 2011
- Harvard Medical School; "Silver supplement warnings;" August 2007
- Starling, S; "Vanadium deemed unsafe in Europe;" February 2008
- OSHA; "Vanadium" Retrieved March 2014
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KAL Potassium 99 Citrate was created.
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KAL Potassium 99 Proteinate was created.
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Jun 19, 2022 Product News
Nature's Plus Zinc Picolinate was created.
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Jun 19, 2022 Product News
Nature's Plus Mega Zinc was created.
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Jun 19, 2022 Product News
Nature's Plus Zinc was created.
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Jun 19, 2022 Product News
Nature's Way OsteoPrime Plus Calcium & Magnesium was created.
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Jun 18, 2022 Product News
KAL Migra Defense was created.
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Jun 17, 2022 Product News
KAL Lithium Orotate was created.
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Jun 17, 2022 Product News
KAL Zinc was created.
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Jun 17, 2022 Product News
KAL Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate was created.
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Jun 17, 2022 Product News
KAL Ultra Cal-Citrate+ was created.
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Jun 16, 2022 Product News
KAL Selenium was created.
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Jun 16, 2022 Product News
KAL Zinc 15+ was created.
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Jun 16, 2022 Product News
KAL Trace Minerals was created.
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Jun 16, 2022 Product News
KAL Magnesium Taurate+ was created.
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Jun 16, 2022 Product News
KAL Think Magnesium L-Threonate was created.
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Jun 16, 2022 Product News
KAL Cal-Citrate+ was created.
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Jun 16, 2022 Product News
KAL Calcium Oyster Shell was created.
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Jun 16, 2022 Product News
KAL Magnesium Triple Source was created.
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Jun 08, 2022 Product News
Solaray Zinc Citrate with Pumpkin Seed was created.
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Jun 08, 2022 Product News
Solaray BioCitrate Zinc was created.
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Jun 08, 2022 Product News
Solaray OptiZinc was created.
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Jun 07, 2022 Product News
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Jun 06, 2022 Product News
Trace Minerals ConcenTrace Mineral Mouth Rinse was created.
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Jun 02, 2022 Product News
MTS Nutrition Zinc+ Magnesium+B6 was created.
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May 31, 2022 Product News
Life Extension Potassium with Extend-Release Magnesium was created.
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May 14, 2022 Product News
New Chapter Every Woman's Iron Support was created.
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May 13, 2022 Product News
Natural Factors Big Friends - Magnesium Citrate was created.
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Apr 27, 2022 Product News
GNC Calcium Plus with Magnesium & Vitamin D-3 was created.
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Apr 24, 2022 Product News
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Mar 27, 2022 Product News
NutraBio Magnesium was created.
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Mar 25, 2022 Product News
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Mar 23, 2022 Product News
KAL Super Silica Plus was created.
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Mar 20, 2022 Product News
NOW Sambucas Zinc-C was created.
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Mar 15, 2022 Product News
Nature's Way Krebs Magnesium Potassium Complex was created.
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Mar 12, 2022 Product News
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Mar 10, 2022 Product News
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Mar 10, 2022 Product News
Solaray Magnesium Citrate was created.
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Superior Source Zinc Plus Vitamin C D3 & Elderberry was created.
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Mar 09, 2022 Product News
Superior Source Selenium was created.
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Mar 09, 2022 Product News
Superior Source Zinc was created.
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Feb 16, 2022 Product News
Schiff Super Calcium Plus Magnesium was created.
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Feb 07, 2022 Blog Post
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Feb 07, 2022 Product News
Source Naturals Advanced Ferrochel was created.
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Source Naturals Life Minerals was created.
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Feb 01, 2022 Product News
MRM Relax-All Magnesium was created.
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Jan 06, 2022 Product News
Enzymatic Therapy Krebs Magnesium Potassium Complex was created.
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Dec 27, 2021 Blog Post
PEScience Mag-GP: Meet Magnesium Glycerophosphate
PEScience Mag-GP introduces to a new, tasteless, high-bioavailability form of magnesium: Magnesium glycerophosphate, which non-laxative and tastelesss -
Dec 20, 2021 Blog Post
Zinc Picolinate: A Highly Bioavailable Form of Zinc
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Dec 19, 2021 Product News
Nature's Way Ultimate Iron was created.
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Dec 19, 2021 Product News
Nature's Way Alive! Calcium + D3 Gummies was created.
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Dec 19, 2021 Product News
Nature's Way Energizing Iron was created.
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Dec 12, 2021 Product News
Doctor's Best Brain Magnesium with Magtein was created.
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Dec 09, 2021 Product News
Country Life Chelated Magnesium Glycinate was created.
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Nov 21, 2021 Product News
Caltrate 600+D Calcium Supplement was created.
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Nov 21, 2021 Product News
Caltrate 600+D3 Bone Strength was created.
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Nov 07, 2021 Product News
PEScience Mag-GP was created.
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Sep 14, 2021 YouTube Video
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Aug 24, 2021 Product News
Core Nutritionals Calcium Magnesium Citrate was created.
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Jul 28, 2021 Product News
SAN Calcium Magnesium Zinc +D3 was created.
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Jul 15, 2021 Blog Post
Glaxon Astrolyte: Hydrating Electrolytes That Do More
Glaxon Astrolyte is a performance-driven electrolyte hydration supplement that includes fructooligosaccharides and AstraGin for better absorption! -
Jul 06, 2021 Product News
Nature's Way Calcium & Vitamin D3 was created.
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Apr 05, 2021 YouTube Video
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Mar 22, 2021 Blog Post
Revive MD Zinc: Why Use Lonza’s OptiZinc? (Zinc Monomethionine)
Revive MD Zinc is out: 50mg of the elemental mineral from zinc monomethionine (L-OptiZinc). But why did they choose OptiZinc over the glycinated form? -
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Apr 23, 2020 YouTube Video
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Apr 20, 2020 YouTube Video
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Apr 02, 2020 Blog Post
NutraBio EpiCor: The “Multi-Vitamin” For Your Immune System
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Primeval Labs Glory MV: Multivitamin / Minerals for the Masses
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Mar 18, 2019 Blog Post
Men’s Fertility Supplements: The Ferodrox-Driven Male Fertility Stack
With fertility supplements for men, there's one supplement with four of the six ingredients we like: Kaged Muscle Ferodrox! Then add Maca and DAA! -
Feb 28, 2019 YouTube Video
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Jan 26, 2019 YouTube Video
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Jul 16, 2018 YouTube Video
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May 30, 2018 YouTube Video
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Oct 07, 2017 Blog Post
Transparent Labs ZMO: A Sleep Aid with Oyster Meat?!
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Jun 27, 2017 YouTube Video
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InnovaPharm ZMX – The Ultimate ZMA formula
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Aug 29, 2016 Blog Post
AML Pre Workout: A True Muscular Development Style Pre
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PES TruZMA: A Bedtime Test Boost
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