….. did you know that without certain minerals in your
diet that you can gain weight, prematurely gray and produce wrinkles?
A word on the importance of MINERALS: Vitamins cannot effectively work in our
bodies without the correct balance of minerals. We grew up hearing that we must
get our vitamins and to “eat our greens” But did you know without certain
minerals consumed in our diet that blood production, bone growth, organ
function, and vessel stability would be altered? In other words a well balanced
diet must be eaten. For example; calcium is needed for vitamin “C” utilization,
zinc for vitamin “A”, magnesium for “B” complex vitamins, selenium for vitamin
“E” absorption, etc.
While only 5% of the human body is made up of mineral matter, they are critical
to keeping the blood and tissue fluids from either becoming too acid or too
alkaline. By doing so, they allow other nutrients to pass into the bloodstream,
aiding in transportation of nutrients to the cells and also drawing chemicals in
& out of the cells. It’s a big job for such a small object whose sole job is to
make sure, that any slight change in the blood concentration of any mineral can
quickly endanger life.
Please review the list below of vitamins and a short list on how they benefit of
us. Additionally, various nutritional minerals are also listed with their
functions and important roles in maintaining the human body’s homeostasis.
Vitamin K. Promotes blood clotting, regulates blood levels, and activates 3
proteins for bone growth and health (gamma-carboxylase: BGP, MGP, Proteins S.
Vitamin A helps vision and promotes bone growth, tooth development, and helps
maintain healthy skin, hair, and mucous membranes. Deficiencies: Dry skin,
blindness, poor bone growth, and weak tooth enamel. To heal
Acne, Healing Foods for nutritional therapy will benefit you.
Vitamins C and Vitamin E are antioxidants that effectively work against free
radicals in order to protect the body’s cells.
Vitamin B’s releases energy from Carbs.
Vitamin B1 Thiamine: ENERGY, controls fxn of heart, muscle, nervous system.
Vitamin B2 Riboflavin: Growth, reproduction, produces RBC.
Vitamin. B3 Niacin Digestive system, skin and nerves.
Vitamin. B5 pantothenic acid: Metabolism Food, and formation of hormones.
Vitamin B6 Pryidoxine: Immune system, nerve fxn, RBC. Too little B6 in the diet
can cause dizziness, nausea, confusion, irritability and convulsions. Critical
for protein rxn’s.
Vitamin B9 folate/folic acid: RBC, nervous system, creates and forms DNA, brain
fxn, spinal fluid. cell growth, developing baby growth in utero.
Vitamin B12: RBC, maintains central nervous system.
LIST OF MINERAL FUNCTIONS AND DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS
As outlined by Dr. Joel Wallach in his booklet “A DIRE WARNING”
Bismuth Ulcers result from lack of bismuth & a bacteria Heliobacter pylori
Boron Aids efficient calcium and magnesium use, Essential for bone metabolism,
Proper endocrine function, Reduces calcium loss from bones (Osteoporosis)
Calcium Is a Magic Mineral High protein diets increases demands for calcium,
Deficiency Produces: Arthritis, Back pains (sciatica, disc problems), Bell’s
Palsy, Bone spurs, Brittle fingernails, Calcium deposits, Cognitive impairment,
Delusions, Depression, Eczema, High Blood Pressure, Hyperactivity, Hypertension,
Insomnia, Irritability, Kidney stones, Limb numbness, Muscle
cramps/spasms/twitches, Nervousness, Neuromuscular excitability, Osteomalacia
(failure to mineralize the protein bone matrix), Osteoporosis (& Dowagers Hump,
spontaneous fractures, kyphosis), Panic attacks, Periodontal disease - receding
gums (osteoporosis of facial bones & jaw bones), PMS, Pica (eating lead paint),
Rickets, Retarded growth, Tetany, Tooth decay
Cesium is a Cancer Aid; Cesium enters cancer cell and produces alkaline
condition
Chromium
Deficiency Produces: ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Anortic cholesterol plaque, Coronary
blood vessel disease, Depression/Manic depression, Diabetes (Vanadium also), Dr.
Jeckyll/Mr. Hyde rages, Elevated blood cholesterol, Elevated blood
triglycerides, Fatigue, Hyperactivity, Hypercholesterolemia, Hypoglycemia - low
blood sugar (vanadium & copper also), Infertility and decreased sperm count,
Learning disabilities, Negative nitrogen balance (body lean mass/protein loss),
Prediabetes (vanadium also), Peripheral neuropathy, Retarded growth, Shortened
life span
Cobalt Deficiency Produces: Anemia, Anorexia, Emaciation, listless, starved
look, pale mucus membranes, Essential part of Vitamin B 12 (Growth and nerve
system function)
Copper is critical part of your diet to avoid deficienies produce: Alopecia
(hair loss) and premature graying, Anemia (common in vegans & high milk users),
Aneurysms (on wall bulges), Aneurysm / cerebral hemorrhage, Arthritis
(especially where growth plates are involved), Cerebral palsy & hypoplasia
(failure to form) of the cerebellum, Criminal or violent behavior, blind rage,
explosive outbursts, Depression, Dermatitis, Diarrhea, Dry brittle hair,
Fatigue, Fragile bones, Hernias, High blood cholesterol, Hypercholesterolemia,
Hypo or Hyper thyroid, Ptosis (sagging tissue - eye lids, skin, breasts,
stomach, etc.), Kawasaki Disease, Learning disabilities, Liver cirrhosis (number
9 killer in the U.S., Ruptured vertebral discs problems, Reduced glucose
tolerance (low blood sugar), Respiratory disease, Swachman’s Syndrome, Varicose
veins, Weak and fatigue, Memory loss, sore tongue. Hemoglobin (carries oxygen in
red blood cells)
Europium Doubles the life span of laboratory animals
Fluoride In plant based colloidal form will aid bone strength & no toxicity
Germanium is a must and will Enhances Immune System Function (killer cells,
interferon, macro phages and T-suppressor cells), Highly efficient electrical
impulse initiator, Aids in oxygen utilization. Deficiency: Arthritis, Cancer,
Low energy, Osteoporosis
Gold Reduces active joint inflammation
Iodine works with Copper in order to properly utilize Iodine, Needed by body for
thyroid function (Thyroxin is thyroid hormone), Deficiency Produces:
Hypothyroidism, increased appetite, Weight gains Weight loss, Cold intolerance,
Brittle nails, Bulging eyes, Constipation, Depression, Dry skin & hair, Elevated
blood cholesterol, Excessive sweating, Fatigue, Frequent bowel movements, Goiter
(throat swelling), Hair loss, Hand tremors, Heat intolerance, Heavy periods or
less than 28 day cycles, Irritability, Inability to concentrate, Insomnia, Light
periods or longer than 28 day cycles, Low basal body temperature, Low sex drive,
Muscle aches and pains, Muscle cramps, Muscle weakness, Nervousness, Over-active
Thyroid, Poor memory Puffy face, Rapid pulse, Under-active Thyroid,
Lanthanum Deficiency may be involved in chronic fatigue diseases
Lithium to overcome Depression and Infertility Deficiency: ADD, Depression,
Infertility, Lithium deficiency aggravated by high sugar consumption, Manic
depression, Rages & fits, Reduced growth rate, Reproductive failure, Shortened
life span
Magnesium magnificently combats and helps maintain homeostasis. However a
Deficiency Produces:, Anxiety, Asthma, Anorexia, Birth Defects, Calcification of
small arteries, Confusion, Depression, Growth failures, Hyperactivity/synophobia,
Hypotension, Hypothermia, Insomnia, Irritability, Malignant calcification of
soft tissue, Menstrual, Migraines, Muscle pains/tremors/ weakness,
Nervousness/Neuromuscular irritability, Neuromuscular problems, Restlessness,
Seizures, SIDS, Tachycardia/palpitations, Tetany – Convulsions, Tremors, Vertigo
Manganese Deficiency:, Asthma, Ataxia, Atherosclerosis, Chondrornalacia,
Chondrodystrophy, Convulsions, Dizziness, Hearing Loss, Hypercholesterolemia,
Hypoglycemia, Infertility (failure to ovulate or testicle atrophy), Loss of sex
drive, Pancreatic atrophy, Poor cartilage formation problems, Repetitive Motion
Syndromes (like TMJ, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome), Retarded growth rates, Shortened
long bone, Still births or spontaneous miscarriages, Tinnitus
Molybdenum Essential as a metalloenzyme of several enzyme systems
Nickel
Deficiency: Anemia (low hematocrit), Delayed puberty, Depressed oxidative
ability of the liver, Dermatitis, High newborn mortality, Poor growth, Poor zinc
absorption, Rough/dry hair coat in animals
Phosphorus
Deficiency: Anorexia, Anxiety, Apprehension, Bone pain, Dyspnea, Fatigue,
Irritability, Numbness, Paresthesias, Pica, Tremulousness, Weakness, Weight loss
Potassium
Deficiency: Acne, Arrhythmia, Cognitive impairment, Constipation, Depression,
ECG changes, Edema, Fatigue, Glucose intolerance, Growth retardation,
Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperretlexia, Hypotension, Insomnia, Mental apathy,
Muscular weakness, Nervousness, Palpitations, Plydipsia, Proteinuria,
Respiratory distress, “Salt” retention, Tachycardia (rapid heart rate),
XerosisPraseodymium Doubles life span in laboratory animals, Enhances normal
cell growth
Samarium
Doubles life span in laboratory animals, Enhances normal cell growth, Animal
studies show deficiencies cause: Cancer prevention properties, Hearing loss,
Male pattern baldness, Poor growth & Poor feeding
Selenium
Effective anti-oxidant Deficiency: Age spots or liver spots, ALS (Lou Gehrig’s
disease), Alzheimer’s Disease (associated high vegetable oil consumption),
Anemia (red blood cell fragility), Cardiomyopathy, Cataracts, Cancer Risk,
Cystic fibrosis, Cancer (associated with high vegetable oil intake) (Number 2
killer), Fatigue, Growth Retardation, Heart palpitations (irregular heart beat),
High infant mortality, HIV (AIDS), Impaired immunity, Infertility, Keshena
Disease (myocardial fibrosis), Liver cirrhosis, Low birth weight, Multiple
Sclerosis, Muscular dystrophy, Myalgia, Pancreatitis, Pancreatic atrophy &
fibrosis, Parkinson’s Disease (associated lead poisoning), Scoliosis, Sterility
in males, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Sickle cell anemia
Silica Increases collagen in growing bone by 100% Deficiency: Brittle
fingernails, Dry brittle hair, Poor calcium utilization arterial wall strength
problems, Poor skin quality,
Silica Benefits: Anti-bacterial, Anti-fungal, Anti-viral, Kills over 650
diseases causing organisms, Systemic disinfectant & immune support, Subdues
inflammation & promotes healing
Strontium Essential trace element, Strontium can replace calcium in many
organisms including man
Sulfur Important mineral used in several amino acids within the body, Involved
in functions of hemoglobin, insulin hormone, adrenal hormones, enzymes, and
antibodies Deficiency: Degeneration of cartilage, ligaments and tendons, Lupus,
Several collagen diseases, Sickle cell anemia
Thulium Doubles the life span of laboratory animals, Enhances growth of normal
cells
Vanadium Aids in glucose (blood sugar) oxidation and transport, Anti-Cancer
properties, Decreases cholesterol production, Enhances insulin effectiveness
(aids with blood sugar problems), Increases effectiveness of heart muscle
contraction Deficiency: Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes, Elevated cholesterol &
triglycerides, Hypoglycemia, Increased infant mortality, Infertility, Obesity,
Slow growth
Ytrium Doubles life span of laboratory animals, Enhances nominal cell growth
Zinc Deficiency associated congenital birth defects: Cleft lip & Cleft palate,
Clubbed limbs, Down’s syndrome, Heart & lung defects, Hiatus hernia& umbilical
hernia, Small or absent eyes, Spinal bifida, Webbed toes or fingers, Urogenitat
defects Deficiency: Acne, Acrodermatitis enteropathica, Alopecia (hair loss),
Anemia, Anorexia and/or Bulimia, Apathy, Birth defects (see above), Bad body
odors (”smelly tennis shoe” syndrome), Brittle nails, Depression, Diarrhea
Enlarged prostate, Eczema, Fatigue, “Frizzy” hair, High infant mortality,
Hypercholesterolemia, loss of sense of taste, Infertility, Impaired wound
healing, Impotence, Irritability, Lethargy, Loss of sense of smell,
Malabsorption, Memory loss, Paranoia, Pica (eating hair, wool, etc.), Poor
growth (short stature), Sexual immaturity (remain in pre- puberty state), Small
and/or poor ovary and testes function, Sterility, Weaken immune function, White
spots on nails
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