| Isopure protein products contain many nutritional | | | | seeds, whole grains. |
| elements, of which minerals are maybe the least | | | | Zinc: |
| known. They have however important functions, | | | | Why: essential for your immune system, taste and |
| from preventing cancer to increasing muscle mass or | | | | other senses. |
| fertility. | | | | How much: 10-11 mg/day. |
| Chloride | | | | Other Sources: meat, peanuts |
| Why: major component of your gastric juice, | | | | Copper |
| balances your electrolyte levels. | | | | Why: good for nerve, muscle and immune functions; |
| How much 2.3g/day (less for the elderly). | | | | helps building red cells. |
| Other Sources: salt, celery, tomatoes, lettuce, | | | | How much: about 890-900 mcg/day. Don't overuse it |
| seaweeds. | | | | - can lead to hepatic insufficiency and even death. |
| Potassium | | | | Other Sources: oysters, whole grains, nuts, kidney, |
| Why: needed for a normal growth; increases protein | | | | liver. |
| synthesis an carbs metabolism | | | | Iodine |
| How much 4.5 - 5g/day | | | | Why: good for thyroid function (burning fats and |
| Other Sources: legumes, poultry, fish, bananas, soy, | | | | carbs) |
| potatoes, etc | | | | How much: 150 mcg/day |
| Phosphorus | | | | Other Sources: iodized salt, sea food. |
| Why: good for everything from bone structure and | | | | Chromium |
| muscle mass to DNA molecules. | | | | Why: stimulated fatty acid and cholesterol synthesis. |
| How much: 700 mg/day. | | | | How much: 25 - 35 mcg/day |
| Other Sources: meat, fish, nuts, fruits, etc. | | | | Other Sources: beef, liver, eggs, wheat germ, etc |
| Magnesium | | | | Molybdenum |
| Why: good for normal muscle and nerve functions. | | | | Why: coenzyme for sulphite oxidase, xanthine |
| How much: 300 mg/day (female); more than 400 mg | | | | oxidase, and aldehyde oxidase; Molybdenum |
| day(male). | | | | deficiency leads to increased stomach and |
| Other Sources: dark green leafy vegetables, nuts, | | | | oesophagus cancer rates. |