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Reference Guide for MINERALS
Overview
As important s vitamins are, they can do nothing for you without minerals.
Vitamins cannot be assimilated without the aid of minerals. And though
the body can manufacture a few vitamins, it cannot manufacture a single
mineral. All tissues and internal fluids of our body contain varying quantities
of minerals. Minerals are constituents of the bones, teeth, soft tissue,
muscle, blood, and nerve cells. They are vital to overall mental and physical
well-being.
Minerals act as catalysts for many biological reactions within the body,
including muscle response, the transmission of messages through the nervous
system, the production of hormones, digestion, and the utilization of nutrients
in foods.
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CALCIUM
IMPORTANCE: Builds and maintains bones and teeth; regulates heart
rhythm; eases insomnia; helps regulate the passage of nutrients in &
out of the cell walls; assists in normal blood clotting; helps maintain
proper nerve and muscle function; lowers blood pressure; important to normal
kidney function and in current medical research reduces the incidence of
colon cancer, and reduces blood cholesterol levels.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS: May result in arm and leg muscles spasms, softening
of bones, back and leg cramps, brittle bones, rickets, poor growth, osteoporosis
( a deterioration of the bones), tooth decay, depression.
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MAGNESIUM
IMPORTANCE: Plays an important role in regulating the neuromuscular
activity of the heart; maintains normal heart rhythm; necessary for proper
calcium & Vitamin C metabolism; converts blood sugar into energy.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS: May result in calcium depletion, heart spasms,
nervousness, muscular excitability, confusion; kidney stones.
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IRON
IMPORTANCE: Its major function is to combine with protein and copper
in making hemoglobin. Hemoglobin transports oxygen in the blood from the
lungs to the tissues which need oxygen to maintain basic life functions.
Iron builds up the quality of the blood and increases resistance to stress
and disease. It is also necessary for the formation of myoglobin which
is found only in muscle tissue. Myoglobin supplies oxygen to muscle cells
for use in the chemical reaction that results in muscle contraction. Iron
also prevent fatigue and promotes good skin tone.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS: May result in weakness, paleness of skin, constipation,
anemia.
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IODINE
IMPORTANCE: Aids in the development and functioning of the thyroid
gland; regulates the body's production of energy; helps burn excess fat
by stimulating the rate of metabolism; mentality, speech, the condition
of the hair, skin, & teeth are dependent upon a well-functioning thyroid
gland.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS: May result in an enlarged thyroid gland, slow
mental reaction, dry skin & hair, weight gain, loss of physical &
mental vigor.
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COPPER
IMPORTANCE: Necessary for the absorption & utilization of Iron;
helps oxidize Vitamin C and works with Vitamin C to form Elastin, a chief
component of the Elastin muscle fibers throughout the body; aids in the
formation of red blood cells; helps proper bone formation & maintenance.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS: May result in general weakness, impaired respiration,
skin sores.
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ZINC
IMPORTANCE: Is an antioxidant nutrient; necessary for protein synthesis;
wound healing; vital for the development of the reproductive organs, prostate
functions and male hormone activity; it governs the contractility of muscles;
important for blood stability; maintains the body's alkaline balance; helps
in normal tissue function; aids in the digestion and metabolism of phosphorus.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS: May result in delayed sexual maturity, prolonged
healing wounds, white spots on finger nails, retarded growth, stretch marks,
fatigue, decreased alertness, susceptibility to infections.
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MANGANESE
IMPORTANCE: An antioxidant nutrient; important in the blood breakdown
of amino acids and the production of energy; necessary for the metabolism
of Vitamin B-1 & Vitamin E; Activates various enzymes which are important
for proper digestion & utilization of foods; is a catalyst in the breakdown
of fats & cholesterol; helps nourish the nerves and brain; necessary
for normal skeletal development; maintains sex hormone production.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS: May result in paralysis, convulsions, dizziness,
ataxia, loss of hearing, digestive problems, blindness and deafness in
infants.
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CHROMIUM
IMPORTANCE: Works with insulin in the metabolism of sugar and stabilizes
blood sugar levels; cleans the arteries by reducing Cholesterol & Triglyceride
levels; helps transport amino acids to where the body needs them; helps
control the appetite; medical research has shown that persons with low
levels of Chromium in their bodies are more susceptible to having cancer
and heart problems and becoming diabetic.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS: May result in glucose intolerance in diabetics;
atherosclerosis, heart disease, depressed growth, obesity, tiredness.
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POTASSIUM
IMPORTANCE: Works with sodium to regulate the body's waste balance
and normalize heart rhythms; aids in clear thinking by sending oxygen to
the brain; preserves proper alkalinity of body fluids; stimulates the kidneys
to eliminate poisonous body wastes; assists in reducing high blood pressure;
promotes healthy skin.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS: May result in poor reflexes, nervous disorders,
respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, muscle damage.
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SELENIUM
IMPORTANCE: A major antioxidant nutrient, protects cell membranes
and prevents free radical generation thereby decreasing the risk of cancer
and disease of the heart and blood vessels. Medical surveys show that increased
selenium intake decreases the risk of breast, colon, lung and prostate
cancer. Selenium also preserves tissue elasticity; slows down the aging
and hardening of tissues through oxidation; helps in the treatment and
prevention of dandruff.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS: May result in premature aging, heart disease,
dandruff, loose skin.
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TRACE MINERALS
Minerals that occur in tiny amounts or traces. They play a major role in
health, since even minute portions of them can powerfully affect health.
They are essential in the assimilation and utilization of vitamins and
other nutrients. They aid in digestion and provide the catalyst for many
hormones, enzymes and essential body functions and reactions. they also
aid in replacing electrolytes lost through heavy perspiration or extended
diarrhea and protects against toxic reaction and heavy metal poisoning.
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