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Minerals | Therapeutic uses |
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Macronutrients (major minerals) |
Calcium (Ca) | Development of teeth & bones, maintain bone strength, nerve, muscle, and glandular functions |
Magnesium (Mg) | Nerve, muscle & bone formation, help to “prevent premenstrual syndrome (PMS)” |
Phosphorous (P) | Build strong bones and teeth, formation of gene material, energy production & storage |
Sodium (Na) | Nerve transmission, proper fluid balance, muscle contraction |
Chloride (Cl) | Fluid balance & stomach acid |
Potassium (K) | Nerve transmission & muscle contraction |
Sulfur (S) | Found in protein molecules |
Microelements (trace minerals) |
Chromium (Cr) | insulin helps to convert carbohydrates & fats into energy |
Iron (Fe) | Energy production by carrying oxygen to tissues |
Cobalt (Co) | Essential for vitamin B12, formation of B12 coenzymes |
Copper (Cu) | Production of hemoglobin & collagen, healthy functioning of heart, energy production, absorption of iron from digestive tract |
Iodine (I) | Thyroid functioning |
Selenium (Se) | Antioxidant, essential for heart muscle functioning |
Zinc (Zn) | Cell reproduction, child growth & development, wound healing, production of sperm & testosterone |
Fluoride (F) | Formation of bones & teeth and prevent tooth decay |
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