Mafic is an adjective describing a silicate mineral or rock that is rich in magnesium and iron, and is thus a portmanteau of magnesium and ferric. Most mafic minerals are dark in color, and common rock-forming mafic minerals include olivine, pyroxene, amphibole, and biotite. Common mafic rocks include basalt, dolerite and gabbro.
These green florets are high in vitamin C, which helps strengthen the immune system. Broccoli may also inhibit the herpes simplex virus from reproducing. 2) According to recent research, cranberries may help to fight infection by the herpes virus, one of the most common viral infections.
Certain foods are full of nutrients that can help defend against damaging UV rays (the kinds that cause skin cancer). Here are five of our favorite skin-saving foods. 1. Coffee. Your favorite morning pick-me-up can also help protect your skin from sun damage. Studies have shown that women who drink more than three cups of coffee a day lowered their risk of basal cell carcinoma, the most common type of skin cancer, by 20%.