Why Minerals?
Here is a guide for the function of minerals and why PLANT DERIVED minerals are essential for optimum health.
Here is a guide for the function of minerals and why PLANT DERIVED minerals are essential for optimum health.
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Aluminum<br />
Functions as an enzyme co-factor activating the enzyme succinic dehydrogenase (a vital enzyme for the<br />
completion of the Citric Acid Cycle, which occurs in every cell of our body for the purpose of metabolizing<br />
food into energy)<br />
Arsenic<br />
Deficiency:<br />
Repetitive motion degeneration, i.e. TMJ and carpal tunnel<br />
Antimony<br />
Effective against blood flukes<br />
Bismuth<br />
Ulcers result from lack of Bismuth and the bacteria, Helicobacter pylori<br />
Boron<br />
Aids efficient calcium and magnesium use<br />
Essential for bone metabolism<br />
Proper endocrine function<br />
Reduce calcium loss from bones (osteoporosis)<br />
Calcium<br />
High protein diets increase demands for calcium<br />
Deficiency:<br />
Arthritis<br />
Back pains (sciatica, disc problems)<br />
Bell’s Palsy<br />
Bone spurs<br />
Brittle fingernails<br />
Calcium deposits<br />
Cognitive impairment<br />
Delusions<br />
Depression<br />
Eczema<br />
High blood pressure<br />
Hyperactivity<br />
Hypertension (high blood pressure)<br />
Insomnia<br />
Irritability<br />
Kidney stones<br />
Limb numbness<br />
Muscle Cramps/spams/twitches<br />
Nervousness<br />
Neuromuscular excitability<br />
Osteitis fibrosis (enlargement of bones with scar tissue)<br />
Osteomalacia (failure to mineralize the protein bone matrix)<br />
Osteoporosis (and Dowagers Hump, Spontaneous fractures, kyphosis)<br />
Panic attacks<br />
Pica (eating lead paint)<br />
Periodontal disease – receding gum (osteoporosis od facial and jaw bones)<br />
PMS<br />
Rickets<br />
Retarded growth<br />
Tetany<br />
Tooth decay
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