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CALCIUM
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.
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CHROMIUM
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.
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COPPER
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.
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IODINE
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.
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IRON
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.
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MAGNESIUM
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.
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MANGANESE
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.
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POTASSIUM
IMPORTANCE: Works with sodium to
regulate the body's waste balance and normalize heart
rhythms; aids in clear thinking by sending oxygen to the
brain; preserves proper alkalinity of body fluids;
stimulates the kidneys to eliminate poisonous body wastes;
assists in reducing high blood pressure; promotes healthy
skin.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS: May result in poor
reflexes, nervous disorders, respiratory failure, cardiac
arrest, muscle damage.
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SELENIUM
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.
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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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ZINC
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.
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