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1. Can our bodies produce minerals?
NO! We have to get them through eating food that contains them!
Most minerals become part of the body, i.e. bones and teeth.
Others are used to make substances that the body needs.
2. What are major minerals? Minerals needed in larger
quantities in our bodies:
Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Sodium & Potassium
Calcium
Function Helps bones,
teeth, blood serum, clotting, muscles, nerves.
Prevents Osteoporosis
Toxicity Kidney disfunction
Sources Milk Dates Broccoli Greens-spinach
Phosphorus
Function Cells Combines with calcium Releases energy
Prevents Osteoporosis
Toxicity Calcification of tissues
Sources Avocados Raisins Whole grains Meat and eggs milk
Potassium
Function Regulates fluids Heart and other muscles Nerves
Prevents Irregularity of heart action
Toxicity Muscular weakness
Sources Oranges Peaches Pears Bananas Dates Apples Avocados raisins
Sodium
Function Regulates fluids, muscles, heart, nerves
Prevents Too much contributes to high blood pressure
Toxicity Hypertension
Sources Table salt Cured meats Packaged foods
3. What are trace minerals? Minerals needed in less amounts
in the body, but just as important as macro minerals in function.
Iron Iodine Fluoride Zinc Copper
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
Iodine
Function Thyroid – regulates
growth, development, and metabolic rate
Prevents Goiter
Sources Salt water fish Iodized table salt
Other Trace Minerals
Zinc helps enzymes do work, aids the immune system, helps wounds heal and helps children grow. Sources: avocados, dairy, meats, whole grains and raisons.
Copper helps form hemoglobin. Sources: meat, egg, green veggies, nuts
Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay and strengthen bones. Source: toothpaste, water, seafood and eggs.