(on Wikipedia)

Benefits ∞

• Formation of collagen for Bones
• Formation of collagen for connective tissue
• nails
• Skin
• hair
• Calcium absorption in the early stages of bone formation
• Counteracts the effects of aluminum

• Plays a major role in preventing cardiovascular disease.

Sources ∞

Alfalfa, beets, brown rice, the herb horsetail, bell peppers, soybeans, leafy green vegetables, whole grains.