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The document provides a comprehensive overview of essential minerals, detailing their functions, deficiency symptoms, and food sources. Each mineral, such as Calcium, Iron, and Zinc, plays a crucial role in bodily functions and health. The information is structured in a table format for easy reference.

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The document provides a comprehensive overview of essential minerals, detailing their functions, deficiency symptoms, and food sources. Each mineral, such as Calcium, Iron, and Zinc, plays a crucial role in bodily functions and health. The information is structured in a table format for easy reference.

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Minerals

Mineral Functions Deficiency Symptoms Food Sources


Bone density, activates Vitamin D,
Weak bones or muscles, poor concentration
Boron boosts estrogen levels in older Dark green veggies, legumes, nuts and seeds.
worsened PMS symptoms, allergies.
women.
Bone/teeth strength, clotting of Osteoporosis, bone spurs, muscle cramps,
Calcium Green leafy veggies, unrefined grains, oranges, tofu, seeds/nuts.
blood, heart and muscle function. nerve sensitivity.

Helps sugar, fats, proteins and carbs


Weak bones, diabetes, high cholesterol,
Chromium metabolism & regulation, and heart Whole grains, molasses, fish, mushrooms, broccoli, grapes, yeast.
poor concentration.
health.

Req'd for absorption of iron, red Osteoporosis, digestive function, nerve


Copper Green leafy veggies, almonds, shellfish, seeds.
blood cell production. disorders, low energy.

Regulates metabolism, oxidation of Swollen thyroid glands, goiter, low


Iodine Nuts, seeds, green leafy veggies, shellfish, whole grains, bananas.
fats and proteins. metabolism.

Red blood cell production, builds dizziness, depression, anemia, pale


Iron Dark green veggies, legumes, dried fruits, blackberries, cherries.
bones and muscle. complexion.
Regulates flow of sodium through
Depression, anxiety, fogginess, mood
Lithium muscle/nerve cells to stabilize brain Pulses (legumes), lentils, pistachios, soy beans and chickpeas.
swings.
activity.

Energy processes, nerve/muscle


Stress, sensitivity, osteoporosis, insomnia,
Magnesium function, enzyme activity & carb Avocados, almonds, whole grains, grapefruit, spinach, fish.
complexion issues.
metabolism.

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Minerals
Mineral Functions Deficiency Symptoms Food Sources
Facilitates enzyme function, carb
Weak bones, anemia, chronic fatigue,
Manganese metabolism, tissue and bone Nuts, seeds, avocados, apricots, grapefruit, sweet potato.
hormonal imbalance.
strength.
Promotes strong cell function,
Digestive congestion, low energy, pale
Molybdenum facilitates waste removal, catalyst Legumes, whole grains, nuts and seeds.
complexion.
for enzymes.
Energy production, supports
Teeth/gums disorders, depression,
Phosphorus bones/teeth with calcium, Barley, beans, fish, lentils, dark green leafy veggies, coconut.
equilibrium issues.
metabolize carbs/fats.
Regulates nutrients/oxygen in blood,
Stress, high blood pressure, poor digestion,
Potassium imp to heart, liver, muscles & Fruits/veggies, bananas, beans, almonds, whole grains, papaya.
poor muscle control.
nerves.
Increases immune function, strong
Selenium Free radical damage, premature aging. Brazil nuts, bran, whole grains, tuna, broccoli, onions, green veggies.
antioxidant, maintains metabolism.

Strong bones, strength of tissue, Premature graying or baldness, skin rashes


Silicon Red wine, raisins, whole grains, bran, root vegetables, spinach, seafood.
collagen for skin. or irritations, tooth decay.

W/ potassium, regulates nut/oxygen Muscle cramp, nausea, indigestion, arthritis,


Sodium Seeds, strawberry, melons, figs, sea asparagus, okra, celery.
in cells, hydration, digestive juices. gallstones.
Aids digestion, waste elimination,
Eczema, unhealthy hair and nails, restricted Cabbage, onions, garlic, leeks, avocado, strawberries, cucumber,
Sulfur bile secretion and purification of the
growth. peaches.
body.
Regulates blood sugar, healing of
Enlarged prostate, immune deficiency, poor
Zinc wounds, transfer of carbon dioxide Wheat germ, wheat bran, pumpkin seed, avocado, shellfish.
intestinal absorb.
to lungs.

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