|
Minerals |
Essential for
These Functions |
Synergistic
Nutrients (Works Best With) |
Deficiency
Symptoms |
Negative
Interactions |
|
Boron |
Builds, maintains healthy
bones, cell membranes. Enzymes reactions. Enhances brain functions. |
Vitamin D,
Magnesium, Calcium |
Poor calcium
absorption, impaired growth . Vitamin C depletion.` |
Alcohol,
caffeine. |
|
Calcium |
Bone and
tooth development and maintenance. Muscle contraction, nerve
transmission. |
Vitamin A, C,
D, Magnesium, Phosphorus.
|
Bone
weakness, poor skeletal health. Impaired nervous system. |
Excess
saturated fat in diet. |
|
Chromium |
Fat and Carbohydrate
metabolism, maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. Energy production
and insulin activity. Sexual function. |
Vitamin B6. |
Poor glucose
tolerance, Low blood sugar levels. Fatigue, anxiety. |
Excess Iron
intake. |
|
Iodine |
Production of thyroid
hormone. Regulates metabolism. |
Calcium,
Magnesium. |
Enlarged
thyroid gland. Fibrocystic breast disease |
Unknown. |
|
Iron |
Transport of
oxygen to tissues. Enzyme function. |
B6,, C, B12,
Folic Acid. Fiber increases absorption. |
Fatigue,
weakness from anemia, brittle fingernails. |
Excess
saturated fat in diet, excess protein. |
|
Magnesium |
Enzyme activity. Health of
heart arteries. Protein synthesis. Nerve function. Muscle relaxation |
B6, C,
Calcium, Phosphorus, B Complex. |
Weakness,
confusion, mood/personality changes, anorexia, muscle tremor, nausea. |
Excess iron.
High fat diet, alcohol, caffeine. |
|
Manganese |
Enzyme
activity in reproduction, growth, fat metabolism. |
Calcium,
Magnesium. |
Poor growth,
reproductive problems, fragile bones. |
Alcohol,
caffeine, cortisone, diuretics, excess sugar. |
|
Molybdenum |
Trace mineral. Enzyme
system function. Iron metabolism. Normal cell function |
Iron,
Manganese, Selenium. |
Weight loss,
anorexia, sexual impotency, gout. |
Alcohol,
caffeine. High sulfur intake. |
|
Phosphorus |
Bone/teeth formation,
muscle contraction, kidney function, nerve and muscle activity. |
Calcium,
Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamins A & D. |
Anorexia,
weakness, stiff joints, fragile bones. |
Alcohol,
antacids, oral contraceptives. Excess iron intake. |
|
Potassium |
Regulates body water
balance, nerve and muscle function. pH balance of blood. |
Calcium,
Magnesium, Sodium. |
Fluid
retention, impaired growth, bone fragility, muscle weakness. |
Diuretic
medication, caffeine, tobacco. |
|
Selenium |
Antioxidant (with Vitamin
E). Protects cell membrane and internal structures. |
Vitamin C,
Vitamin E, Beta Carotene. |
High
cholesterol, hearth muscle enlargement, irregular beat. Increased risk
of cancer. |
Caffeine,
excess zinc or copper. |
|
Silicon
(Silica) |
Formation of
bone, cartilage, connective tissue, vascular walls. |
Boron,
Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium. |
Respiratory
diseases. Abnormal bone formation. Osteoporosis. |
Alcohol,
caffeine. |
|
Zinc |
Insulin activity, sexual
function. Growth, tissue repair, wound healing, bone structure,
detoxification. |
Calcium,
Phosphorous, Vitamin A, C. Vitamin D helps increase absorption. |
Loss of sense
of taste, sterility, poor wound healing, anemia, retina damage. |
Vegetarian
diets, excess copper. |
