Minerals
- Created by: Grace Butcher
- Created on: 01-11-13 14:06
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- Minerals
- Calcium
- Needed for bone and tooth formation, heart function and blood coagulation, muscle contraction
- Phosphorus
- Works together with calcium and must be balanced to be effective. Needed for building bones and teeth.
- Magnesium
- Needed for healthy muscle tone and healthy bones and heart. A natural tranqualisser
- Sodium
- Regulates fluid and acid-alkaline; sodium is necessary for hydrochloric acid production in the stomach
- Potassium
- Important in keeping acid-alkaline balance in the blood. Essential for muscle contraction and normal heart beat.
- Chlorine
- Essential for the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Helps the liver in its detoxifying activity.
- Sulfur
- 'The Beauty Mineral.' Vital for healthy skin, hair and nails. Aids in reducing oxidation.
- Iron
- Builds resistance to stress and disease. Essential for the formation of haemoglobin.
- Zinc
- Component of enzymes and insulin; aids in wound healing, growth, tissue repair, and sexual production.
- Iodine
- Essential in the formation of thyroxin-the thyroid hormone which regulates much of physical and mental activity.
- Copper
- Iron cannot be absorbed without copper. Involved in protein metabolism, in healing processes and in keeping hair's natural production.
- Manganese
- Importantly involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and protein. Helps to nourish the brain and nerves.
- Fluorine
- Essential for bone and tooth building. Protects against infection. Excess (as in fluoridated water) causes mottled teeth and can be toxic.
- Calcium
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