Types of Minerals
Types of Minerals

Boron:
Helps in proper mineral absorption and can be obtained from fruits, vegetables, nuts, wine, cider, beer.

Calcium:
Necessary for development of healthy strong bones and teeth, it assists blood clotting, nerve transmission and tranquillization, and heart rhythm It is available in Green Leafy vegetables, milk, cheese, yogurt, shellfish, bone meal, almonds, liver, sardines, pilchards, cereals and its deficiency symptoms are pains in back and leg, heart palpitations, tetanus, brittle bones, insomnia, tooth decay, muscle pains.

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Types of Minerals:
 


Cesium:
Useful for your energy, brain function and cancer prevention.

Chromium:
Increases effectiveness of insulin, healthy blood circulatory system; synthesis of fatty acids, cholesterol and protein. The deficiency symptoms are depressed growth rate, arteriosclerosis, and intolerance in diabetics, irritability, confusion, weakness, and depression. They are obtained through food like whole grain cereals, clams, corn oil, brewer's yeast, fresh fruits, nuts, liver, and kidney, beef.

Cobalt:
Maintains red blood cells; functions as part of B-12; activates some enzymes in body. Meats, leafy green vegetables, fruits, poultry, milk, clams, organ meats, kidney, eggs are the natural food sources. The deficiencies are retarded growth rate, pernicious anemia, weak muscles, bowel disorders, nerve disorders. Copper:
It includes part of many enzymes, works with vitamin C to form elastin and helps in formation of red blood cells; color of hair and skin; good for bone formation. This is available in natural food sources like soybeans, raisins, nuts, bone meal, organ meats, fish, molasses, shellfish, cocoa, liver, kidney, and brewers yeast. The Deficiency Symptoms are Skin sores, impaired respiration, general weakness, changes in hair color and texture (not graying), diarrhea.

Iodine:
This Regulates energy production and rate of metabolism, enhances thyroid function, needed for prevention of goiter, good for healthy hair, skin, nails, teeth. Available in natural food like mushrooms, iodized salt, fish, kelp, meats, fresh vegetables. The Deficiency Symptoms are Obesity, irritably, dry hair, nervousness, cold hands and feet, goiter

Iron:
Promotes protein metabolism; stress and disease resistance; promotes growth; good for healthy teeth, skin, nails, bones. Found in natural foods like Cherry juice, liver, eggs, fish, wheat germ, leafy green vegetables, shredded wheat, dried fruits, poultry, red meat, kidney, nuts, and cereals. The deficiencies symptoms are weakness, difficulty in breathing, anemia, constipation, and brittle nails.

Lithium:
Helps in proper endocrine regulation and brain function. Food growth in mineral rich soil The Deficiency Symptoms are depressed growth, reduced fertility, reduced longevity, depression.

Magnesium:
Catalyst in the utilization of carbohydrate-fat-protein, phosphorus, calcium, potassium; good for energy; healthy maintenance of bones, arteries, heart, nerves, teeth. Available in natural food sources like Molasses, whole grains, honey, nuts, tuna, bran, green vegetables, bone meal, fish, cereals, milk, eggs, meat, peanuts, shellfish, pulses. The Deficiency Symptoms are Confusion, nervousness, tremors, nausea, weakness, muscle cramps, insomnia, and loss of appetite, premenstrual tension.

Molybdenum:
Helps in proper mental function, proper amino acid metabolism, male sexual function, reduced dental caries. It is available in milk, dairy products, grains, buckwheat, barley, oats, liver, and pulses. The deficiency of this mineral leads to depressed growth, low appetite, impaired reproduction and fertility, impotence, increased dental caries.

Nickel:
Helps in Optimal growth, healthy skin, bone structure, where the source of this minerals are chocolate, nuts, dried beans, grains. The deficiencies Symptoms are dermatitis and depression.

Phosphorus:
Works with calcium to form bones, teeth; cell growth and repair. The natural food is found in milk/milk products, bone meal, nuts, cheese, eggs, fish, grains, poultry, pulses The symptoms of deficiency are Pyorrhea, weight loss, appetite loss, irregular breathing, fatigue nervousness, overweight, weakness, stiff joints.

Potassium:

Helps control activity of heart muscles, nervous system, kidneys; rapid growth; muscle contractions and nerve tranquillization. It is available in meats, whole grains, dried fruits, dates, figs, peaches, nuts, seafood, bananas, apricots, vegetables, potatoes, cereals, milk, tea, coffee. While the Deficiency Symptoms are Respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, poor reflexes, dry skin, nervousness, irregular heartbeat (slow), insomnia, vomiting, pins and needles, low blood pressure, appetite loss.

Sodium:

Sodium is an electrolyte that helps maintain acid-base balance of the blood, helps regulate blood pressure and water balance in cells and aids in muscle contraction and nerve impulse transmission. However, too much salt can lead to high blood pressure and stroke. Highly processed foods such as crisps and processed meats usually contain large amounts of sodium.

Selenium:
Works with vitamin E; preserves tissue elasticity; protein utilization, proper functioning of red and white blood cells. The natural food sources are broccoli, onions, tuna, herring, bran and wheat germ, brewer's yeast, whole grain, seafood, egg yolk, garlic, kidney. The deficiency symptoms are premature aging, cardiovascular disease, and types of anemia.

Silicon:
This is essential for the repair, maintenance and formation of healthy connective tissue. The food source where this is available is unrefined high-fiber grains, cereal products, and root vegetables. While the deficiency is Impaired formation of bone and cartilage.

Vanadium:

Regulation of energy production enhances bone and tooth formation. The natural food source is available from Shellfish, mushrooms, parsley, and dill seed, black pepper. The deficiency Symptoms is depressed growth, plasma cholesterol.

Zinc:
Aids in digestion and metabolism of phosphorus and protein; component of insulin and male reproductive fluid; burn and wound healing process. Brewer's yeast, fish, soybeans, liver, spinach, mushrooms, sunflower seeds, red meat, egg yolk, dairy produce, cereals, seafood, wholegrain flour are the food sources. The Mineral Deficiency Symptoms are Sterility, delayed sexual maturity, loss of taste, poor appetite, fatigue, retarded growth, slow physical, mental and sexual development, and infertility.