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Our body's need for minerals links us closely to our heritage of the sea as these major elements were once part of the evolution in all forms. Minerals are essential to our health. Our bodies cannot make them like they make some vitamins, so it is essential we obtain them from foods. |
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Mineral |
Function Within The Body |
Therapeutic Uses |
Sources |
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Calcium |
Required for bone and tooth formation and maintenance.
Normal Nerve Transmission
Muscular growth
Permeability of cell Membranes
Forms apart of intercellular fluid |
Preventing and treating osteoporosis, relieving painful muscular cramps and help relax muscles |
Green leafy vegetables, liver, Milk and dairy products, Sardines and almonds |
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Chromium |
Normal Utilisation Of sugar
Cellular energy production |
Helps reduce sugar cravings |
Cheese, Clams, Mushrooms, Liver, Yeast |
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Iron |
Used in the formation of haemoglobin in the blood so assists oxygen supply to the cells
Cellular energy production |
Iron replacement due to excessive blood loss or dietary deficiency, increases stamina, relieve muscle fatigue |
Dark green leafy vegetables, red meats, liver, poultry, eggs, whole grains, dry fruits. |
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Magnesium |
Cellular energy production
Improves strength of bones and teeth
muscular health
Involved in hundreds of enzyme reactions |
Nervousness, Muscular tenseness and cramping (pre-menstrual cramping) tiredness |
Bran, brown rice, green vegetables, honey, nuts, organ meats. |
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Manganese |
Activates many enzyme reactions and fat and carbohydrate metabolism
Acts as an anti-oxidant |
Low energy and bone health |
Bananas, wheat, celery, eggyolks, greens, legumes, liver, pineapple. |
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Potassium |
Helps generate normal muscle contraction
regulates water and acid and water balance in the blood and tissues
Energy metabolism |
It helps relieve deficiency symptoms and muscle weakness |
Apricots, Brussels sprouts, Broccoli, Figs, Peaches and tomato juice. |
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Silica |
Promotes firmness and strength in the tissues
Helps formation of collagen and strengthens bones |
Helps strengthen hair and nails, Maintains elasticity of skin and helps tissue repair |
Oats, Wheat, Rice, Alfalfa, Lettuce, Cucumber and Avocado. |
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Zinc |
Involved in many biological functions , normal tissue repair and skin health
Normal male physiology and function |
To assist wound healing due to burns, injury or surgery, acne treatment, Promote nail, skin and hair health |
Fish, liver, meat, mushrooms, sunflower oil, onions and oysters. |