Mixing Farm Animal Waste Just Right To Make Energy Apr 19, 2008
Agricultural Research Service scientists are studying environmentally friendly composts that help keep phosphorus from. (Dec. (Science Daily)
Vitamin D or Calciferol Apr 2, 2008
Vitamin D (calciferol) at-soluble vitamin is necessary for proper calcium and phosphorus metabolism and absorption, which makes it essential for healthy bones and teeth ... Vitamin D helps regulate the metabolism and use of the minerals calcium and phosphorus, which together (along with other minerals) make up our bones ... Vitamin D is essential for helping us maintain strong bones and teeth, as well as balanced blood levels of calcium and phosphorus, which also contribute to healthy nervous... (Suite101.com)
Chocolate in small doses the wise option Mar 23, 2008
Thanks to its cocoa solids from cocoa beans, chocolate contains small quantities of B vitamins and the minerals potassium, phosphorus and calcium (especially milk chocolate) and copper. But remember that the levels are small. (The Canberra Times)
Q: What Does An 800-Pound Gorilla Eat? Mar 19, 2008
"We're trying to keep calorie intake within a limit ... "We are very vigilant about monitoring the animals' weight, because, like humans, it can lead to other health problems," Watts said. Keepers at the Indianapolis Zoo are trying a different approach. Instead of fattening sweets, they offer sugar-free Jell-O to their polar bears, hiding the treats around the habitat. "It tastes good, but is calorie-free," said zoo nutritionist Jason Williams. Other tasty treats include low-salt crackers and... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Learning the basics of composting Mar 15, 2008
In compost, most of the nitrogen and phosphorus are held in organic form and slowly released, making them available throughout the growing season. Next time we ll talk about materials and methods of composting. (Truman Democrat, AR)
Dust in West up 500 percent in past 2 centuries, says CU-Boulder study Feb 25, 2008
Increases in nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium and magnesium -- byproducts of ranching, mining and agricultural activity - have been shown to change water alkalinity, aquatic productivity and nutrient cycling. In the Niwot Ridge alpine region west of Boulder, for example, CU-Boulder researchers have observed increased algal growth in streams and lakes as a result of rising nitrogen deposition, as well as changes in the composition and diversity of wildflowers on the tundra. (EurekAlert!)
Choose an Organic Fertilizer Feb 20, 2008
Plants require three major nutrients for healthy growth: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium ... Phosphorus helps plants grow healthy root systems ... Without adequate phosphorus, plant growth tapers off and leaves develop a distinct blue coloration. (Suite101.com)
Seasonal Cook: For dessert, may we suggest a hot date? Feb 14, 2008
Dates also contain other minerals and vitamins including calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamins A, B6 and C. Diabetics eat them to help control blood sugar levels. Dates also have a high tannin content and are used in traditional medicine to help cleanse the body. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Making Lithium-ion Batteries For Mobile Devices More Efficient Jan 12, 2008
rg Deiseroth in Siegen, Germany reports, in the journal Angewandte Chemie, the characterization of the most conductive representative of the man-made argyrodite minerals made of lithium, phosphorus, sulfur, and bromine atoms ... The team led by Deiseroth produced a version of the mineral in which silver is replaced by lithium, germanium by phosphorus, and some of the sulfur atoms by halides (chloride, bromide, or iodide), resulting in argyrodite-like structures that have a composition of Li6PS5X... (Science Daily)
Silver-rich Lumps: Large Cluster Complexes With Almost 500 Silver Atoms Synthesized Jan 12, 2008
11, 2008) Scientists report on the characterization of the most conductive representative of the man-made argyrodite minerals made of lithium, phosphorus, sulfur, and bromine atoms, a potential material for. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Address Minerals When Feeding Co-Products Dec 28, 2007
The four primary co-product mineral concerns are low calcium, high phosphorus, sodium and sulfur contents. Phosphorus and sulfur are the real problem minerals of the four Walker said ... Low calcium and high phosphorus can lead to inverted calcium to phosphorus ratios which can lead to urinary calculi and toxicity problems. (Agri-View, WI)
Threegold Acquires Mercier Copper Project and Provides an Update on the Lemieux Dome Drilling Nov 21, 2007
The property was thereafter subjected to sporadic exploration, first in 1976 by International Minerals and Chemical Corporation for its phosphorus potential, then by Shell Canada Resources Inc. in 1980 to evaluate the theoretical potential of several geophysical conductors and last by Norcal Resources Ltd. and Gold Giant Minerals Inc. while evaluating the potential for gold of rocks from the Superior Province Formations extending into the Grenville Province. The property was thereafter staked by... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Mills: Why don't we drink rats' milk? Nov 20, 2007
"Requirements for rats seem to be around 15mg/kg of food. Calcium, Vitamin D and Phosphorus are essential, especially during times of growth, pregnancy and lactation, for the laying down of bone and production of milk. One of the best sources of these minerals in the diet is curly kale. If unavailable this can be substituted with other green leafy veg (such as spring greens, pak choi, broccoli).". To me, it's absurd that a general purpose animal like humans could have evolved from an ape which... (Scotsman)
ICL'S Q3 Sales Cross $1 Billion Milestone and Net Income Reaches $150 Million: Record Sales and Profits Nov 20, 2007
The segment's third quarter results include a $36 million contribution from Supresta, a leading manufacturer and marketer of phosphorus-based flame retardants acquired by the Company on August 13, 2007. The acquisition positions ICL Industrial Products as a diversified leader of the flame retardant market with strength in phosphorus technologies. (PR Newswire)
Fall is “the time to lime” farm ponds Oct 26, 2007
One reason for the cooler season is that the limestone may cause a temporary drop in pond fertility by reducing phosphorus concentrations. The other reason is that limestone dissolves slowly, so application is best done well before the warmer months, the growing season for warm water fish. (Truman Democrat, AR)
Beach Shorts Oct 16, 2007
First Coast Surfrider recently began a water quality testing program and will be performing monthly and random tests for fecal coliform bacteria and heavy minerals such as lead, nitrate and phosphorus. Water samples will be taken from 10 standard testing sites from Big Talbot Island south to the Duval-St. (Florida Times-Union)
'Ibu' Dati works kitchen magic with mushrooms Oct 9, 2007
Lingzhie mushroom, she said, contain fat, protein, phosphorus and vitamins B1 and B2. Lingzhie mushrooms also assist with the release of energy from the food that enters the body through an oxidation process that requires the active role of a mineral called Ge (Germanium). (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Milk packed full of healthy benefits Oct 4, 2007
Vitamin D (25 percent when fortified) This vitamin promotes the absorption of calcium and phosphorus and enhances bone mineralization (strengthening). Milk is one of the few dietary sources of this important nutrient. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Get hooked on fish! Sep 1, 2007
Including vitamins A and D, phosphorus, magnesium, selenium, and iodine in marine fish. Its protein like that of meat is easily digestible and favourably complements dietary protein provided by cereals and legumes that are typically consumed in many developing countries. (Times of India)
CLPA continues projects to protect the City of Lakes Aug 30, 2007
Plaza explained that run-off from not only fertilizer with phosphorus, but from lakeshore owners as well, and the use of boats, all affect the quality of the relatively shallow Chetek Chain of Lakes ... Choose zero-phosphorus fertilizer ... According to Plaza, the CLPA is also working with the Barron County Soil and Water Conservation Department to implement a ban on the residential use of phosphorus, and notes that one pound of phosphorus will produce 500 pounds of algae. (Chetek Alert, WI)
ICL Completes Acquisition of Supresta Aug 14, 2007
Acquisition Establishes ICL as a World Leader in Phosphorus-Based Flame Retardants TEL AVIV, Israel, August 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Israel Chemicals Ltd. ("ICL") (TASE: ICL), a multinational fertilizer and specialty chemicals company, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Supresta LLC. Supresta is a leading manufacturer and marketer of phosphorus-based flame retardants. Originally the phosphorus chemicals unit of Akzo Nobel, the Dutch chemical company, Supresta was... (PR Newswire)
Brown Mountain Lights: NC Mystery Aug 14, 2007
Another possibility was phosphorus. This element isn t found on the mountain. (Suite101.com)
Sunflower Greens, the Super Food! Aug 12, 2007
Sunflower sprouts and greens are a rich source of vitamins A, B complex, D, and E and minerals including calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and zinc. In addition to these vitamins and minerals, sunflower sprouts and greens are a rich source of lecithin which helps break down fatty acids into an easily digestible water soluble form, and chlorophyll which benefits many functions within the body, including building blood supply, revitalizing tissue, calming inflammation,... (Suite101.com)
Gardner: Popularity growing for pygmy goats Aug 5, 2007
Some goat owners also supplement with a salt and mineral block that provides calcium, phosphorus and selenium that goats need. This is a bit of a balancing act you need to take into account the nutrition levels in the forage they re eating, which can vary from place to place. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Goats' Milk Is More Beneficial To Health Than Cows' Milk, Study Suggests Aug 1, 2007
Goats' milk was found to help with the digestive and metabolic utilization of minerals such as iron, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium ... This project, conducted by Doctor Javier D;az Castro and directed by professors Margarita S;nchez Campos, M Inmaculada L;pez Aliaga and M Jos; Mu;oz Alf;rez, focuses on the comparison between the nutritional properties of goat milk and cow milk, both with normal calcium content and calcium enriched, against the bioavailability of iron, calcium, phosphorus... (Science Daily)
Critical Habitat Designation Recommended For Bighorn Sheep Jul 26, 2007
(3) Presence of granite rock outcroppings containing minerals such as sodium, calcium, iron, and phosphorus that could be used as salt licks/mineral licks in order to meet nutritional needs. This proposed rule was prepared pursuant to a court order resulting from a lawsuit filed against the Service by the Center for Biological Diversity. (KRNV.com, NV)
Environmental Regulations Are Pushing Hog Producers to Modify Rations Jun 29, 2007
Regulations relating to nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) are worldwide, from Europe to Australia and in the U.S. Potassium and other trace minerals are to follow, said Dave Henman with QAF Meat Industries in Corowa, New South Wales, Australia, at Alltech s recent 23rd International Feed Industry Symposium in Lexington, Ky. The Symposium was host to some of the world s most renowned nutritional scientists across several species who presented to over 1,500 attendees from 78 different countries. (Agri-View, WI)
ICL to Acquire Supresta, the World's Largest Producer of Phosphorus Flame Retardants Jun 25, 2007
Acquisition of Supresta (2006 Sales: $250M) to Significantly Enhance ICL Industrial Products' Range of Flame Retardants and Expand its Portfolio of Value-Added Products TEL-AVIV, Israel, June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Israel Chemicals Ltd. ("ICL") (TASE:ICL), a multinational fertilizer and specialty chemicals company, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire U.S.-based Supresta LLC ("Supresta"), the world's largest producer of phosphorus-based flame... (PR Newswire)
Cooking with Potatoes May 25, 2007
They also contain other important minerals needed by the body in small amounts: iron, copper, magnesium, phosphorus and iodine. Cooking. (Suite101.com)
Bio-Friendly, Organic Sea Solution Helps Farmers Boost Yields and Reduce Disease May 22, 2007
Most other fertilizer products on the market are strong on NPK; nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium and contain relatively few minerals. OceanGrown products however contain a full complement of naturally balanced minerals and plant nutrients. (BusinessWire)
So What Can We Do? May 2, 2007
u Cycling nutrients Carbon nitrogen, phosphorus, and many other nutrients are stored, transformed and cycled through soil. u Supporting structures Buildings need stable soil for support, and archeological treasures associated with human habitation are protected in soils. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Physician to speak on food's nutrition Apr 27, 2007
Andersen has written books that include "Real Medicine, Real Health," "The Anatomy of Life and Energy in Agriculture" and "Science in Agriculture: Advanced Methods for Sustainable Farming."Andersen said an emphasis has been placed on nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium -- key elements of fertilizer -- while trace minerals have been ignored. "The objective should be increased nutrient density -- how many milligrams of calcium are there in a pound of apples, for example?" he said. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Knowledge of Soil Fertility Helps Maximize Fertilizer Efficiency, Crop Yields Mar 24, 2007
Macronutrients are sorted into structural: carbon, oxygen and hydrogen; primary: nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium; and secondary: calcium, magnesium and sulfur ... Of the major nutrients required by crops, phosphorus and potassium are primarily absorbed by diffusion ... Phosphorus is taken up by roots as H2PO4 or HPO4. (Agri-View, WI)
China to merge miners Mar 16, 2007
The plan also covers manganese, bauxite ore, lead, zinc, molybdenum, tungsten and tin, antimony, rare earths, phosphorus and sylvite. Chinese Vice-Premier Zeng Peiyan said China will use its US$1tril foreign reserves to build a national strategic stockpile of key minerals. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
China so consolidate minerals sector to improve efficiencies Mar 16, 2007
The plan covered producers of minerals such as coal, iron ore, copper ore, gold, manganese, bauxite ore, lead, zinc, molybdenum, tungsten and tin, antimony, rare earths, phosphorus and sylvite, the ministry said. The government said it supported larger producers acquiring smaller ones in regional mergers. (Business Report, South Africa)
Cornstalks and Distillers' Grains Good Feed For Heifers Mar 9, 2007
"For example, distillers' grains are high in protein, fat, energy and phosphorus. Cornstalks are high in fiber and low in crude protein and phosphorus." ... 19 percent phosphorus, 0 ... 16 percent phosphorus, and 1. (Agri-View, WI)
Soya bean, the "Wonder Food", the rich source of plant protein Feb 20, 2007
The project, Regenerative Health and Nutrition, is being done on pilot basis throughout the country under the theme 93Renew Your Strength: Prevent Disease". It is supported by the African Hebrew Development Agency (AHDA) from Dimona in Israel and admonishes that non-communicable diseases such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer and other related mortality are on the increase due the unhealthy lifestyles of the people. Heart diseases, cancer and chronic pulmonary infections have... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Post aComment Feb 10, 2007
Use a balanced organic fertilizer -- one that has a ratio such as 10-10-10 or 20-20-20 for nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium -- but also provide trace amounts of other minerals. Be patient: Most tropical plants will take a year or two to fruit. (Belleville News-Democrat)
Why does China want to probe moon? Feb 7, 2007
Moreover, the moon with uranium, rare earth, phosphorus, potassium and other mineral resources, all in profuse, can serve as a resources storage for the earth. Pertaining to the future energy strategy for humankind. (People's Daily Online, China)
Healthy Ewes and Lambs First, Followed By Proper Diet Jan 21, 2007
"Soybean meal, corn, alfalfa and molasses are all considered palatable. "Soybean meal is a real good feed stuff to get lambs started on a creep ration," he said.Creep rations should contain 17 to 18 percent protein and 80 percent total digestive nutrients (TDN)."They're getting a lot of protein from mama's milk," he said.A sample creep diet would be 73 percent corn, 19 percent soybean meal, 5 percent molasses, 2 percent limestone for calcium and 0.5 percent ammonium chloride and 0.5 percent... (Agri-View, WI)
Cypress replanting unsuccessful without dual cultivation with lavender or mycorrhizal fungi Jan 20, 2007
This association yields mutual benefits, the plant providing sugars for the fungi which in return helps provide the tree's supply of water and mineral salts, mainly of nitrogen and phosphorus ... There resulted a distinct improvement in the development of these young cypress with inoculated mycorrhizal fungi, which had a higher level of minerals in their leaves (21 % more phosphorus, in particular) ... Soil analyses revealed that these species generate islands of fertility, resource islands,... (EurekAlert!)
Shower power Jan 19, 2007
For instance, an increase in phosphorus or nitrogen could promote the growth of algae in a stream. In the weeks leading up to the homemade rainstorm, Beighley's crew had sprayed the boxes with several common chemicals used to control erosion. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Low-Phytate Wheats: How Do They Bake? Jan 4, 2007
Newly developed lines of wheat with one-third less phytate than current varieties--and up to three times more phosphorus in the flour made from the wheat--are being developed by breeders ... Phytate contains phosphorus in a less-digestible form, which leads to less nutrition for people and animals and much more polluting phosphorus excretions from livestock ... Low phytate levels help people absorb not only more phosphorus, but also zinc, manganese and iron from whole-grain products, thus... (Science Daily)
A Breath Of Fresh Air For Pig And Dairy Farms Jan 4, 2007
Here, Moore and technician Scott Becton collect runoff water samples from a long-term study to measure phosphorus runoff from alum-treated poultry litter ... Too much phosphorus-rich waste can foul water supplies and wreck fragile marine ecosystems ... In response to concerns about phosphorus pollution and chicken houses, Moore first discovered the power of aluminum, in the form of aluminum sulfate (or alum), in 1992. (Science Daily)
In Home & Design | Turn over a new leaf: Your plants are clamoring for better treatment Dec 31, 2006
Consult your palm experts, who recommend the use of slow-release ''palm special'' fertilizer with a 2:1:3:1 ratio of nitrogen to phosphorus to potassium to magnesium. Broadcast 1. (The Miami Herald)
ARS tests low-phytate wheats baking qualities Dec 29, 2006
ABERDEEN, Idaho (ARS) - Newly developed lines of wheat with one-third less phytate than current varieties - and up to three times more phosphorus in the flour made from the wheat - are being developed by breeders ... Phytate contains phosphorus in a less-digestible form, which leads to less nutrition for people and animals and much more polluting phosphorus excretions from livestock ... Low phytate levels help people absorb not only more phosphorus, but also zinc, manganese and iron from... (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
5 Best Post-Workout Foods Dec 12, 2006
Four ounces of skinless, boneless chicken breast contains almost 35 grams of high-quality protein as well as small amounts of , magnesium, zinc and iron; 255 mg of phosphorus; 287 mg of heart-healthy potassium; and 75 percent of the recommended dietary intake for niacin, a B vitamin that's important in energy metabolism. One large (6-ounce) chicken breast is even more loaded: It contains more potassium than there is in a medium banana, plus a whopping 53 grams of protein. (Click2Houston, TX)
Adjusting fertilizer to create low-phytate crops Dec 1, 2006
ABERDEEN, Idaho (ARS)- Giving too much phosphorus to wheat and barley plants has been shown to raise the amount stored as phytate, rather than as more digestible forms of phosphorus. This finding is important for two reasons: Livestock that are fed high-phytate grains excrete more phosphorus in their manure, which can pollute water ... Also, phosphorus is a finite resource that could be irreplaceable once it has been thoroughly mined, which could happen in the next 25 years. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Feed Large Part of Cost of Raising Heifers Nov 21, 2006
Specifically, heifer raisers should be sure to feed precise levels of dietary phosphorus, the dairy scientist emphasized, because feeding them too much phosphorus puts excess amounts in their manure. Waste. (Agri-View, WI)
Don't lime withouta soil test Nov 10, 2006
0, the primary plant nutrients nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium become less available to plants ... 5, iron, manganese and phosphorus are less available ... You might note that phosphorus availability is reduced both by a pH below 6 and by a pH above 7. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Plant Studies Reveal How, Where Seeds Store Iron Nov 7, 2006
Agricultural Research Service scientists are studying environmentally friendly composts that help keep phosphorus from. . (Science Daily)
Earthy flavors high Nov 7, 2006
Nutrients and percent of daily source: selenium, 31 percent; riboflavin, 24 percent; copper, 20 percent; niacin, 16 percent; pantothenic acid, 13 percent; potassium, 11 percent; phosphorus, 10 percent ... Nutrients and percent of daily source: niacin, 21 percent; riboflavin, 18 percent; pantothenic acid, 11 percent; copper, 10 percent; phosphorus, 10 percent; potassium, 10 percent ... Nutrients and percent of daily source: riboflavin, 24 percent; niacin, 19 percent; copper, 15 percent; selenium,... (Newsday -- Health)
Martian Soils Point to Ancient Acid Ocean--And a Dearth of Life Oct 25, 2006
Recent high-precision measurements have shown that phosphorus--the critical energy carrier in all known forms of Earth life--is equally abundant in such patches of Martian dirt ... Each contains at least some so-called bright dust or soil that has proved to contain much sulfur, chlorine and phosphorus along with the typical ferric oxide that gives Mars its red tinge ... But phosphorus is a different story. (Scientific American)
New Fertilizer Material Can Help Control Heavy Metal Content Oct 18, 2006
Modern multi-nutrient fertilizers produced for home and agricultural use are formulated from multiple sources to provide significant amount of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, the major plant nutrients, and lesser or even trace amounts of other nutrients needed by different crops, such as boron, calcium, iron and zinc. Until relatively recently, fertilizers were tested and certified for their nutrient content, but little attention was paid to the possibility of heavy metal contaminants... (Science Daily)
Credit Supplement Feed on Pasture, Save Money on Fertilizer Oct 14, 2006
3 percent phosphorus, 1. 7 percent potassium. (Agri-View, WI)
Consuming Cola May Up Osteoporosis Risk For Older Women, Study Suggests Oct 8, 2006
"Physiologically, a diet low in calcium and high in phosphorus may promote bone loss, tipping the balance of bone remodeling toward calcium loss from the bone. Although some studies have countered that the amount of phosphoric acid in cola is negligible compared to other dietary sources such as chicken or cheese," Tucker says, "further controlled studies should be conducted to determine whether habitual cola drinkers may be adversely affecting their bone health by regularly consuming doses of... (Science Daily)
Mushrooms as much a part of Texas now as cattle and oil By Rachel Levine with The Meteor Sep 28, 2006
Loaded with vitamins A, B and C, iron, potassium, selenium and phosphorus, mushrooms are also a great substitute to red meat because of their hearty texture. he Browns and Portabellas are good substitutes, Smith said, who enjoys making Portabella mushroom burgers. (Madisonville Meteor, TX)
Nuts more than they're cracked up to be Sep 6, 2006
They also are loaded with protein, vitamins such as folic acid, niacin and vitamins E and B, and minerals such as selenium, phosphorus and potassium. "The public is becoming extremely aware of the health benefits of eating nuts. When McDonald's puts them in a salad, you know the interest in nuts is not just a passing fad," said Carol Sloan, nutritionist with the California Walnut Board. (AZCentral -- Home)
Test Your Vitamin IQ Aug 2, 2006
Major minerals include calcium, phosphorus and magnesium. In addition, your body needs smaller amounts of chromium, copper, fluoride, iodine, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium, zinc, chloride, potassium and sodium. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
More than candy Jul 23, 2006
Among chocolate's reputed health benefits are a load of antioxidants, trace elements and nutrients such as magnesium, phosphorus, calcium and potassium. The bad news is that an ounce of chocolate has 135 to 165 calories. (Sacramento Bee -- Lifestyle)
New study reveals pork rivals chicken in terms of leanness Jun 27, 2006
A 3-ounce serving of pork tenderloin is an "excellent" source of protein, thiamin, vitamin B6, phosphorus and niacin, and a "good" source of riboflavin, potassium and zinc, yet contributes only 6 percent of the calories to a 2,000-calorie diet. . (EurekAlert!)
June is dairy month: Find a healthy way with 3-A-Day’ Jun 26, 2006
Milk and milk products are great nutrient packages of nine essential vitamins and minerals, including calcium, potassium, riboflavin, phosphorus, vitamins A, D and B-12, and protein. Dairy products are what dietitians call nutrient-dense foods, containing an abundance of vitamins and minerals per calorie. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Pulp Facts: The rocks in your head Jun 25, 2006
These ameloblasts secrete enamel-forming proteins that help turn atoms of calcium, phosphorus and other minerals into crystals in the newly forming enamel. The crystals grow in long, parallel lines called prisms. (North County Times)
An egg a day keeps cancer at bay Jun 22, 2006
Eggs are rich in iodine, for making thyroid hormones, and phosphorus, essential for healthy bones and teeth. Girls who eat an egg a day in their teens may give themselves additional protection against breast cancer in later life. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
- Judith Bryans Jun 13, 2006
A 200ml glass of semi-skimmed milk will provide a woman aged 19-50 with 15% of her daily protein requirements, all of her vitamin B12 needs and 35% of her recommended calcium and phosphorus intake, to name but a few nutrients ... In addition, milk also contains magnesium and phosphorus, minerals which are important to bone growth and health. (Guardian Unlimited)
