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Regulate body chemistry and body funtions. Must be ingested.
Minerals Regulate body chemistry and body funtions. Must be ingested.
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Macrominerals Found in relatively large amounts Calcium Phosphorus
Sodium Potassium
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Trace Minerals Found in very small amounts Iron Zinc Fluorine Copper
Iodine
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Calcium Function Prevents Toxicity Sources
Helps bones, teeth, blood serum, clotting, muscles, nerves. Prevents Osteoporosis Toxicity Kidney disfunction Sources Milk Dates Broccoli Greens-spinach
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Phosphorus Function Prevents Toxicity Sources Cells
Combines with calcium Releases energy Prevents Osteoporosis Toxicity Calcification of tissues Sources Avocados Raisins Whole grains Meat eggs milk
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Potassium Function Prevents Toxicity Sources Regulates fluids
Heart and other muscles Nerves Prevents Irregularity of heart action Toxicity Muscular weakness Sources Oranges Peaches Pears Bananas Dates Apples Avocados raisins
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Sodium Function Prevents Toxicity Sources
Regulates fluids, muscles, heart, nerves Prevents Too much contributes to high blood pressure Toxicity Hypertension Sources Table salt Cured meats Packaged foods
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Iron Function Blood Hemoglobin Carries oxygen to cells Prevents
Iron deficiency anemia Sources Dates Dried fruits Eggs Legumes Whole grains Dark leafy vegetables Red meats
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Zinc Functions Prevents Sources Growth Maintenance of body Hormones
Growth failure Poor wound healing Sources Avocados Raisins Dairy products Whole grains Meats Poultry Fish
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Flourine Function Prevents Toxicity Sources Teeth and bones
Works with calcium Prevents Tooth decay Toxicity Discoloration of teeth Nausea, diarrhea Sources Fluoridated water Seafood Eggs Some toothpastes
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Copper Function Prevents Toxicity Sources Helps form hemoglobin Anemia
Bone abnormalities Toxicity Liver damage Sources Meat Egg yolks Green vegetables Grains Shell fish Organ meats Nuts
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Iodine Function Prevents Sources
Thyroid – regulates growth, development, and metabolic rate Prevents Goiter Sources Salt water fish Iodized table salt
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