- Calcium
- helps in tooth and bone formation, heart rhythm, blood clotting, the metabolism of cells, and the functioning of the nervous system. Signs of deficiency include tooth disease, bone disease, nerve problems, insomnia, palpitations and sore muscles.
- Chromium
- helps with the metabolism of cholesterol, carbohydrate and fatty acids; and the synthesis of protein. The proper amount of this mineral helps heart disease, hypoglycemia, and diabetes. There is growing evidence of chromium's importance in relation to insulin. Persons with sugar metabolism disorders, fatigue problems and arteriosclerosis may have deficiencies of chromium.
- Copper
- helps in the formation of red blood cells, the formation of bone, carrying oxygen throughout the body, and in maintaining the health of the cardiovascular system. Indications of copper deficiency are anemia, skin problems and respiratory problems.
- Magnesium
- is involved in the formation of bone; the metabolism of carbohydrates, vitamins, amino acids, and calcium; regulating blood pressure; and helping muscle function. Signs of deficiency of this mineral include heart disease, muscle weakness, irritability, nervous disorders, and calcium deposits.
- Manganese
- helps in the metabolism of vitamin C, proteins, carbohydrates, fats and cholesterol. It also is part of the formation of blood and bone, and the production of energy. Signs of deficiency are poor muscular coordination, dizziness and glandular dysfunction. Download a Manganese Fact Sheet Here (swf)
- Molybdenum
- promotes normal cell function and is necessary to the oxidation of fats and the metabolism of nitrogen. Low level of this mineral sometimes cause impotence in males.
- Selenium
- is more than just helpful in the normal growth of tissues and fertility. This mineral helps to protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals have been linked to a number of degenerative diseases such as cancer, diabetes, arteriosclerosis, arthritis, and cataracts. Signs of selenium deficiency include premature aging, male sexual dysfunction, and arteriosclerosis.
- Sodium
- regulates the balance of water throughout the body. Sodium is involved in the transfer of material through the membranes of the cells, muscle function, digestion and nerve coordination. Signs of a sodium deficiency include retarded growth, skin problems, pernicious anemia, and respiratory problems.
- Zinc
- as many people have discovered, is very helpful in fighting colds and flu. But its utility goes much further than that. Zinc is used in the production of insulin and digestive enzymes, strengthening the immune system, regulation of blood pressure, and cavity prevention. Zinc deficiencies include senility, fatigue, slow wound healing, and a decreased ability to smell and taste.
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