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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Gold<br />
Reduces active joint inflammation<br />
Iodine<br />
Copper is needed to utilise iodine<br />
Needed by body for thyroid function<br />
(Thyroxin is the thyroid hormone)<br />
Deficiency:<br />
Cold intolerance<br />
Brittle nails<br />
Bulging eyes<br />
Constipation<br />
Depression<br />
Dry skin and hair<br />
Elevated blood cholesterol<br />
Excessive sweating<br />
Fatigue<br />
Frequent bowel movements<br />
Goitre (throat swelling)<br />
Hair loss<br />
Hand tremors<br />
Heat Intolerance<br />
Heavy Period or less than 28 day cycles<br />
Hypothyroidism or under-active thyroid<br />
Increased appetite<br />
Irritability<br />
Inability to concentrate<br />
Light periods or longer than 28 day cycle<br />
Low basal body temperature<br />
Low sex drive<br />
Muscle aches and pains<br />
Muscle cramps<br />
Muscle weakness<br />
Nervousness<br />
Over-active thyroid<br />
Poor Memory<br />
Puffy face<br />
Weight gains<br />
Weight loss<br />
Dysphagia<br />
Iron<br />
Deficiency:<br />
Anemia<br />
Angular Stomatitis<br />
Anorexia<br />
Brittle Nails<br />
Confusion<br />
Constipation<br />
Depression<br />
Dirt eating (pica)<br />
Dizziness<br />
Fatigue<br />
Fragile bones<br />
Gastro-intestinal upset<br />
Growth retardation<br />
Headaches<br />
Ice eating (pica)<br />
Heart palpitations<br />
Haemoglobin (oxygen carried in red blood<br />
cells)<br />
Irritability and fatigue<br />
Memory deficits<br />
Sore tongue<br />
Lanthanum<br />
Deficiency:<br />
May be involved in chronic fatigue diseases<br />
Lithium<br />
Deficiency:<br />
ADD<br />
Depression<br />
Infertility<br />
Lithium deficiency aggravated by high sugar<br />
consumption<br />
Manic depression<br />
Rages and fits<br />
Reduce growth rate<br />
Reproductive failure<br />
Shortened life span