Minerals
MACROMINERALS
Calcium
(Cation)
Good for:
> Neurotransmitters,
> Bones,
> Hormones.
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Fact:
It can't live without Vitamin D in the body.
Chloride
(Anion)
Good for:
> Fluid and acidity balance,
> Nerves and muscles functions.
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Fact:
Chloride (Cl-): Electrolyte for your body to function well,
not the same as
Chlorine (Cl2): Diatomic gas used to clean water (Harmful with high dose).
Magnesium
(Cation)
Good for:
> Bones,
> Muscles,
> Brain,
> Cardiovascular system.
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​Fact:
​60% of magnesium live in bones.
Phosphorous
(Anion as phosphate)
Good for:
> Bones,
> Muscles,
> Energy,
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Fact:
This is the calcium's coworker and your bones are its garage.
Potassium
(Cation)
Good for:
> Cells,
> Muscles,
> Fluid and acid balance,
> Glucose and glycogen metabolism
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Fact:
​Potassium is a highly reactive metal with water.
Sodium
(Cation)
Good for:
> Fluid balance,
> Nervous system,
> Neurotransmitter.
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Fact:
Green Salt, made of Salicornia is the healthiest salt for food.
MICROMINERALS
Boron
(Cation)
Main functions:
> Vitamin D's assistant,
> Bones, teeth and cartilages strength,
> Helps hormones and brain.
Chromium
(Cation)
Main functions:
> Burns calories and helps fat loss,
> Decrease sugar craving,
> Increase DHEA hormone and HDL cholesterol (the good one),
> Energy,
> Bones health.
Copper
(Cation)
> Energy,
> Iron, cholesterol, protein, glucose assistance,
> Thyroid functions,
> Wound healing,
> Heart, cell, bones health.
Iodine
(Anion)
> Energy,
> Immune system,
> Organs health,
> Thyroid and breast tissue health.
Iron
(Cation)
> Hemoglobin,
> Immune system,
> Oxygen transport,
> Cell growth,
> Collagen,
> Brain and enzymes health.
Manganese
(Cation)
> Digestion,
> Nervous system,
> Enzymes,
> Immune system,
> Brain health,
> Hormones,
> Bones health,
> Blood.
Molybdenum
(Versatile)
> Coenzyme in alcohol detox,
> Coenzyme in uric acid formation,
> Helps body store iron,
> Prevents high level of copper,
> Detoxify sulfites
> Lives in kidneys, adrenal glands, lungs, spleen, muscles and skin.
Selenium
(Anion)
> DNA repair,
> Immune system,
> Reduce heavy metal toxicity,
> Thyroid health,
> Prevent heart disease,
> Vitamin E's coworker as an antioxidant.
Silicon
(Versatile)
> Bones and cartilage development,
> Elasticity of connective tissue,
> Skin, hair and nail hair,
> Thymus gland health.
Vanadium
(Versatile)
> Glucose and fats metabolism,
> Insulin sensitivity,
Zinc
(Cation)
> Immune defense booster,
> carbs and proteins metabolism,
> Enhance Vitamin D's job,
> Hormones health,
> Cells health,
> Antioxidant,
> Bones and skin health.
More information and sources:
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> "Vitamins, Minerals, herbs and so much more", by Pamela Wartian Smith
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Calcium:
> National Institutes of Health: Calcium
> Merckmanual: Overview of Calcium's role in the body
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Chloride:
> Dictionary.com : Chloride vs Chlorine
> Harvard T.H. Chan, School of Public Health: Chloride
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Magnesium:
> Health Direct: Magnesium and your health
​> University Hospitals - The Surprising Health Benefits of Magnesium
> The female health doctor - The Benefits of Magnesium for Women's Health
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​Phosphorous:
> Healthline: What are the Health Benefits of Phosphorous in Your Diet?
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​Potassium:
> Health direct: Potassium and your health
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Sodium:​
> Eating Well: What is Green Salt?
> Health Digest: What is Green Salt and Is it Good for You?