Minerals

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Molybdenum
Posted on 2005-12-30 20:01:01 in Minerals |
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Molybdenum is obtained from organ meats (liver, kidney), milk, dairy products, legumes, whole grains, and leafy green vegetables. ROLE IN ANTI-AGING: This mineral is required for the activity of several enzymes in the body, and is a vital component of the enzyme responsible for iron utilization. Continue reading…
Boron
Posted on 2005-12-30 20:01:01 in Minerals |
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…
Potassium
Posted on 2005-12-30 20:01:01 in Minerals |
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Found in bananas, apricots, lettuce, broccoli, potatoes, fresh fruits and fruit juices, sunflower seeds, unsalted peanuts, nuts, squash, wheat germ, brewer Continue reading…
Selenium
Posted on 2005-12-30 20:01:01 in Minerals |
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Selenium is an essential trace element found in organ meats, tuna, seafood, brewer Continue reading…
Silicon
Posted on 2005-12-30 20:01:01 in Minerals |
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Silicon is a trace element found in flaxseed, steel cut oats, almonds, peanuts, sunflower seeds, onions, alfalfa, fresh fruit, and brewer Continue reading…
Sodium (Sodium Chloride, Salt)
Posted on 2005-12-30 20:01:01 in Minerals |
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Sodium is most commonly obtained from table salt and sea salt. However, it is also found in many types of food, especially foods from animal sources, including, shellfish, meat poultry, milk, and cheese. Other sources of sodium are kelp, powdered seaweed, and most processed foods. Continue reading…
Sulfur
Posted on 2005-12-30 20:01:01 in Minerals |
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The trace element sulfur is found in protein foods, especially eggs, lean beef, fish, onions, kale, soybeans, dried beans. ROLE IN ANTI-AGING: Sulfur is found in cells, the amino acids cysteine, cystine and methionine, hemoglobin, collagen, keratin, insulin, beparin, hair, skin, nails, and many other biological structures. Continue reading…
Vanadium
Posted on 2005-12-30 20:01:01 in Minerals |
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The richest sources of vanadium are fish, black pepper and dill seed, however the mineral can also be found in whole grains, meats and dairy products. ROLE IN ANTI-AGING: Vanadium is needed for cellular metabolism and in the formation of bones, cartilage, and teeth. Continue reading…
Zinc
Posted on 2005-12-30 20:01:01 in Minerals |
Found in fresh oysters, herring, wheat germ, pumpkin seeds, milk, steamed crab, lobster, chicken, pork chops, turkey, lean ground beef, liver, eggs. ROLE IN ANTI-AGING: One of the most important nutrients for a healthy immune system, zinc is a vital ingredient in a number of enzymes essential to the immune response. Continue reading…
Chromium
Posted on 2005-12-30 20:01:01 in Minerals |
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…
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