Vitamin Rich Foods: Magnesium, Potassium & Iron Sources

Foods rich in magnesium, potassium, and calcium are essential for heart health and muscle function. Discover the best dietary sources for iron and B12, and learn how steaming vegetables compares to boiling for nutrient preservation.

Will Vitamin B12 Boost My Energy?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Lana Billings-Smith

Vitamin B-12, along with the seven other members of the B vitamin complex, aids the body with its metabolic functions, thus earning it the reputation as a vitamin that can provide energy.

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What Is Potassium Sorbate?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Lana Billings-Smith

First discovered in the mountain ash tree, potassium sorbate is a variation of sorbic acid, a polyunsaturated fat. As a potassium salt, potassium sorbate is used as a food preservative and is now produced synthetically.