NL Clinic Blog
Calcium: The Multi-Tasking Mineral for Strong Bones and Vital Functions
25 May 2025
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body, primarily stored in bones and teeth. But beyond building your skeletal system, calcium plays a critical role in nerve transmission, muscle contraction (including the heart), blood clotting, and cell signaling.
Read moreVitamin D (25-Hydroxy Vitamin D): The Sunshine Vitamin That Does It All
24 May 2025
Vitamin D is technically a pro-hormone, not just a vitamin, and it plays a central role in immune health, bone strength, mood regulation, and hormonal balance. Despite being made in the skin from sun exposure, deficiency is extremely common worldwide, especially in colder climates or among those who spend a lot of time indoors.
Read moreMagnesium (RBC Magnesium): The Calming Mineral for Muscles, Mood, and Metabolism
23 May 2025
Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in over 600 biochemical reactions in the body. It supports everything from nerve transmission and muscle relaxation to energy metabolism, blood sugar regulation, and cardiovascular health. Despite its importance, magnesium deficiency is widespread, in part because it’s difficult to detect using standard blood tests.
Read moreZinc: The Immunity, Skin, and Hormone Support Mineral
22 May 2025
Zinc is a critical trace mineral involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body. It supports immune defense, wound healing, hormone production, gut barrier integrity, and even your sense of taste and smell. Because the body has no long-term zinc storage, daily intake and absorption are crucial — and deficiency is more common than people think.
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