Minerals and Bodily Functions
According to the Mayo Clinic, there are 92 known stable mineral elements. Minerals support a variety of bodily functions including building strong bones and teeth, blood, skin and hair as well as facilitating the transfer of nutrients across cell membranes, maintaining proper nerve conduction, contracting muscles and regulating tissue growth.
Our bodies cannot make the minerals we need. Minerals are ingested from what we eat and drink, but not from processed foods - hence many people may not be meeting their minimum requirements and only become aware of a deficiency when a related illness occurs.
According to the Mayo Clinic, there are 92 known stable mineral elements. Minerals support a variety of bodily functions including building strong bones and teeth, blood, skin and hair as well as facilitating the transfer of nutrients across cell membranes, maintaining proper nerve conduction, contracting muscles and regulating tissue growth.
Our bodies cannot make the minerals we need. Minerals are ingested from what we eat and drink, but not from processed foods - hence many people may not be meeting their minimum requirements and only become aware of a deficiency when a related illness occurs.
The big problem with improper mineral intake is what our bodies do to redress the imbalance. Because of our need for minerals, when there is a deficiency, the body starts leaching the minerals from our bones - exacerbating osteoporia and osteoporosis.
Your PH Balance
Seven of the stable minerals are known as macro minerals and being the most abundant in our bodies they require 100mg or more intake each day. These include calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, sodium, potassium, chloride and sulphur. In addition there are many micro minerals that are essential trace amounts. The most important of which include cobalt, copper, zinc, chromium, silicon, boron, molybdenum, iodine and selenium. If you are over age 50 then Magnesium, particularly for women becomes even more important,
Whether it is a macro or micro mineral, our bodies need the appropriate balance of minerals to stay healthy. A good multi-mineral and vitamin supplement can help in this regard.
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Whether it is a macro or micro mineral, our bodies need the appropriate balance of minerals to stay healthy. A good multi-mineral and vitamin supplement can help in this regard.
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