| We need minerals for the proper composition of | | | | responsible for high blood pressure. |
| body fluids, the formation of blood and bone, the | | | | Trace Minerals : |
| maintenance of healthy nerve function, and regulation | | | | Chromium helps metabolize glucose. We do not get |
| of muscle tone, including cardiovascular system. | | | | enough chromium from our diet. Athletes, pregnant |
| Groups Of Minerals | | | | ladies, people in forties need a supplemental boost. |
| Nutritionally, minerals belong to two groups:macro | | | | Copper helps in building bones, accelerates healing |
| minerals and trace minerals. Body needs trace | | | | process and helps maintain healthy nerves and joints. |
| minerals in minerals in minute amounts and macro | | | | Copper deficiency manifests in osteoporosis. |
| minerals in larger quantities. Macro minerals are | | | | Iron is essential to building blood. Young girl, strict |
| electrolytes for they help regulate cellular water | | | | vegetarians, athletes are usually low on iron. |
| balance. | | | | Selenium is absorbed from soil either in plant produce |
| Macro minerals:Most people have calcium deficient | | | | or in livestock. Selenium deficiency has been linked to |
| diets. Good calcium nutrition through out life is | | | | cancer and heart disease. |
| essential for achieving peak bone mass and | | | | Zinc is vital for prostate gland function and the |
| preventing deficiency-related bone loss. | | | | growth of reproductive organs. People suffering from |
| Magnesium controls bio-chemical reactions in body and | | | | diarrohea, kidney disease, excessive perspiration, |
| is crucial to good health. Dietary deficiency of | | | | diabetes can be low on zinc. |
| magnesium may occur in elderly people, alcoholics, | | | | When minerals meet Women talking calcium after |
| pregnant ladies, and people suffering from diarrhea. | | | | menopause should not take iron. |
| Studies show that taking magnesium supplements | | | | Do not take calcium and iron tighter for they |
| during pregnancy reduces birth defects. | | | | neutralize each other. |
| Phosphorus deficiency is rare; it is imperative to | | | | Adults over 50 do not need extra iron unless doctor |
| maintain a proper balance of magnesium, calcium and | | | | defects deficiency. |
| phosphorus at all times. | | | | Those having insulin dependent diabetes a should |
| Potassium helps maintain healthy nervous system and | | | | consult their doctor before taking chromium |
| regular heart rhythm. Low potassium might be | | | | supplement. |