Mineral Supplement: Minerals in Your Diet!
The food is the raw material for the body. Minerals are one of
the important components of human nutrition. Minerals are
grouped under two categories macro (the ones which we need in
large amounts) and trace (the ones ne need in small amounts).
Here are some minerals which should be an important part of
your diet.
Calcium: It is used for bone formation, muscle movement
(cramps may result from calcium deficiency) and burning fat
(some studies point towards taking calcium to lose weight).Over
consumption of protein leads to calcium loss from the bones.
It is usually found in large quantities in dairy products,
sea food with bones, non-vegetarian foods, soy/tofu and green
leafy vegetables.
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Phosphorus: It is required for formation of genetic
material, bones, maintaining the acid base balance, and for
metabolism.
It is found in legumes and nuts.
Sodium: Very important to maintain the fluid levels and
acid base balance of the body. Perspiration vomiting, loose
motions etc tend to upset the acid base balance. People with
iodine deficiency can additionally use sea kelp which is also
good source of iron
It is found in small quantities in most foods. The best
sources are rock salt and sea salt.
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Potassium: It helps maintain the water balance in the
body, maintains blood pressure, nerve impulses. People with
kidney problems need to be very careful about potassium levels.
Some foods which are good sources are banana,
melons,potatoes,tomato and orange.
Zinc: It is responsible for fertility, skin, hair and is
part of many enzymes.
It is found in nuts, whole grains, legumes and non-vegetarian
foods.
Iodine: It is responsible for being a part of the
hormonal system and many hypothyroids may benefit from consuming
natural forms like sea kelp.
It is also found in the iodised variety of salts.
Copper: A trace metal found in many foods. It is needed
for manufacturing haemoglobin and many enzymes.
Copper is also available when water is stored in a copper
vessel overnight and consumed in the morning.
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Fluoride: Essential for dental health.
Found in water.
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