Minerals |
Essential for These Functions |
Food Source |
Boron |
Builds, maintains healthy bones, cell
membranes. Enzyme reactions. Enhances brain functions. |
Fruits, vegetables, nuts, wine,
cider. |
Calcium |
Bone, tooth development and maintenance. Muscle contraction, nerve transmission. |
Milk,yogurt, cheese, green vegetables. Canned fish w/edible bones. |
Chromium |
Fat and Carbohydrate metabolism, maintains
healthy cholesterol levels. Energy production and insulin activity. Sexual
function. |
Yeast, whole grains, vetable
oils. |
Copper |
Iron utilization. Hemoglobin
production. |
Nuts, seeds, organ meats,
raisins. |
Iodine |
Production of thyroid hormone. Regulates
metabolism. |
Seafood, kelp, iodized
salt. |
Iron |
Transport of oxygen to tissues. Enzyme
function. |
Whole grain cereals, nuts, green
vegetables. |
Magnesium |
Enzyme activity. Health of heart arteries.
Protein synthesis. Nerve function. Muscle relaxation. |
Whole grains, nuts, green vegetables,
legumes, seafoods, milk. |
Manganese |
Enzyme activity in reproduction, growth,
fat metabolism. |
Whole grains, eggs, nuts, green
vegetables. |
Molybdenum |
Trace mineral. Enzyme system function.
Iron metabolism. Normal cell function. |
Grains, leafy vegetables,
legumes, organ meats, lima beans, soybeans. |
Phosphorus |
Bone & teeth formation, muscle
contraction, kidney function, nerve and muscle activity. |
Eggs, fish, nuts, meats, poultry, milk
and milk products, lentils. |
Potassium |
PH balance of blood. Regulates body water
balance, nerve and muscle function. |
Meat, fruits, vegetables, potatoes,
apricots, milk, orange and fruit juices. |
Selenium |
Antioxidant (with Vitamin E) Protects cell
membrane and internal structures. |
Liver, kidney, meats, seafood, grains,
vegetables. |
Silicon (Silica) |
Formation of bone cartilage, connective
tissue, vascular walls. |
Grains, cereals, green leafy vegetables,
root vegetables, brown rice. |
Zinc |
Insulin activity, sexual function. Growth,
tissue repair, wound healing, bone structure, detoxification. |
Oysters, herring, eggs, meat, poultry, whole grain breads and cereals, milk. |
NOTE: The information on this page should
not be used for self diagnosis and treatment, if you have a medical condition
consult your physician, or a physician knowledgeable in Nutritional
Medicine.
Some prescription drugs could have a negative
interaction with certain herbs, If you are taking a presciption drug consult
your doctor or pharmacist before using herbs.