Archive for January, 2009

Lithium (Li) A Mineral and A Drug

Posted on January 18th, 2009 in Minerals and Trace Elements

Pure lithium, like, calcium, sodium or potassium, is a naturally occurring inorganic chemical element. It is one of the alkali-metal groups. Lithium is found abundantly in certain rocks and the sea and in small amounts in plant life and animal tissues. In addition it shows up in water, notably in the springs and spas.

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Molybdenum (Mo)

Posted on January 07th, 2009 in Minerals and Trace Elements

Molybdenum is an essential trace mineral required for the proper function of certain enzyme-dependent procedures including that of sulphite oxidase, an enzymatic catalyst responsiable for the break down of sulphites.

Sulphites are present in all kind of protein containing food and also widely used as preservatives in a range of food items [...]

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