Major Mineral
Functions: enhances insulin, decreases cellular insulin resistance
Deficiency: high blood sugar, decreased muscle endurance
Toxicities: high levels may decrease Zn and Fe absorption
Sources: MUSHROOMS, PRUNES NUTS, WHOLE GRAINS, BROCCOLI, WINE,
CHEESE, ASPARAGUS, EEG YOLK, DARK CHOCOLATE, SOME BEER
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, Chromium
Major Mineral
Functions: Bone and tooth formation, cell membrane formation, enzyme activity
Deficiency: BONE MALFORMATION, bone pain, muscle weakness
toxicity: ALTERED CALCIUM METABOLISM, OSTEOPOROSIS
Sources: meat, dairy, processed foods, soft drinks, bakery items
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Phosporus
Major Mineral
Functions: blood clotting, muscle contraction, nerve transmission, BONE FORMATION
deficiency: LOW BONE DENSITY, hypocalcemia, muscle spasms, convulsions
Toxicities: hypercalcemia, calcium deposits, kidney stones, fatigue
Sources: dairy, sardines, salmon, green leafy veggies
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Calcium
Functions: enhances insulin, decreases cellular insulin resistance
Deficiency: high blood sugar, decreased muscle endurance
Toxicities: high levels may decrease Zn and Fe absorption
Sources: MUSHROOMS, PRUNES NUTS, WHOLE GRAINS, BROCCOLI, WINE,
CHEESE, ASPARAGUS, EEG YOLK, DARK CHOCOLATE, SOME BEER
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, Chromium
Major Mineral
Functions: Bone and tooth formation, cell membrane formation, enzyme activity
Deficiency: BONE MALFORMATION, bone pain, muscle weakness
toxicity: ALTERED CALCIUM METABOLISM, OSTEOPOROSIS
Sources: meat, dairy, processed foods, soft drinks, bakery items
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Phosporus
Major Mineral
Functions: blood clotting, muscle contraction, nerve transmission, BONE FORMATION
deficiency: LOW BONE DENSITY, hypocalcemia, muscle spasms, convulsions
Toxicities: hypercalcemia, calcium deposits, kidney stones, fatigue
Sources: dairy, sardines, salmon, green leafy veggies
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Calcium
