MINERALS
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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;
arteriosclerosis, heart disease, depressed growth, obesity, tiredness.
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.
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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