Acid-base balance refers to the levels of acidity and alkalinity your blood needs in order to keep your body functioning. Too much acid in the blood is known as acidosis, while too much alkalinity is ...

Dear Dr. Blonz: You mentioned that excess dietary protein could increase mineral losses in a recent column. Can you say more about that? Is excess protein hard on the kidneys that have to filter out ...

With the growing demand for healthy diets and functional foods, plant extracts and plant protein peptides are increasingly being used in food processing, health supplement manufacturing, and ...

Your body is constantly performing a delicate balancing act that most of us never think about. While we’re busy worrying about calories and carbs, a microscopic chemistry experiment determines how ...

Chicken and eggs are both rich sources of protein and minerals. To effectively choose which one is better for you, their individual nutrient profiles need to be looked at closely.