Minerals
Anti-Aging Desk Reference
Boron
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Boron is a little-studied mineral found naturally in fresh fruits and vegetables. ROLE IN ANTI-AGING: Boron helps retain calcium in bones and prevents calcium and magnesium loss through the urine. It also helps bone mineralization and prevents osteoporosis. Epidemiological data implies that boron may help to prevent arthritis. ... Continue Reading
Calcium
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Calcium is essential for the maintenance of many body functions, including the transmission of nerve impulses, the regulation of muscle contraction and relaxation, blood clotting, and various metabolic activities. It can be found in milk, egg yolk, fish or sardines (eaten with bones), yogurt, soybeans, green leafy vegetables (such as turnip greens, mustard greens, broccoli and kale), roots, tubers, seeds, soups and stews made from bones, blackstrap molasses, almonds, figs and beans. ... Continue Reading
Chloride
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Chloride is obtained from table salt (sodium chloride) and salt substitute (potassium chloride). ROLE IN ANTI-AGING: Chloride stimulates production of hydrochloric acid for digestion and maintains fluid and electrolyte balance. Chloride has also been ... Continue Reading
Chromium
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Chromium helps to make glucose available for energy. It is also important for the metabolism of amino acids and fats. It is obtained from brewer ... Continue Reading
Copper
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Copper can be found in nuts, organ meats, seafood, mushrooms, chocolate, and legumes. It is required for the formation of proteins involved in growth, nerve function and energy release. It is stored in the liver. ROLE IN ANTI-AGING: Accompanied by iron and protein copper is able to form hemoglobin, which is necessary for transporting oxygen around the body. ... Continue Reading
Fluoride
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Fluoride is added to drinking water, toothpastes, and mouthwashes to prevent dental caries. ROLE IN ANTI-AGING: Fluoride is necessary for formation of strong bones and teeth and may protect against osteoporosis. DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS: None THERAPEUTIC DAILY AMOUNT: No RDA has been established. ... Continue Reading
Iodine
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Iodine is found in seaweed (especially kelp), seafood, iodized salt and sea salt, eggs, garlic, turnip greens, watercress. It is commonly used as a topical antiseptic. Vegans and others who don ... Continue Reading
Iron
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Found in liver, heart, kidney, lean meats, shellfish, dried beans, fruit, nuts, green, leafy vegetables, whole grains, blackstrap molasses. ROLE IN ANTI-AGING: Iron is essential for the formation of hemoglobin, which is present in red blood cells, and myoglobin, a molecule that transports oxygen in muscles. ... Continue Reading
Magnesium
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Magnesium is present in the chlorophyll of all green plants. The main sources are unrefined cereals, figs, lemons, grapefruit, apples, leafy green vegetables, peanuts, and wholemeal bread. Magnesium is stored throughout the body and is required for the formation of enzymes that release energy from food. ... Continue Reading
Manganese
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Manganese is found in whole grains, wheat germ, bran, peas, nuts, leafy green vegetables, beets, egg yolks, bananas, liver, organ meats, and milk. ROLE IN ANTI-AGING: Manganese is required for the initiation of vital enzyme reactions and proper bone development as well as synthesis of mucopolysaccharides. ... Continue Reading
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