Important Minerals for your body

You could die without these 7 crucial minerals...

Calcium, Iodine, Iron, Magnesium, Phosporus, Selenium, Zinc.

Are you getting enough minerals for your body? Find Out Below!

If you're one of the few people who has enough time to prepare healthy, vitamin-rich, nutritious meals every day, then you're doing great and you should keep up the good work.

But this message is for the rest of us!

The ones who grab a Danish and coffee on the way to work, or settle for french fries and chicken nuggets far too often for lunch. The ones who gobble down lunch while working on the reports the boss needed yesterday. The ones who think that pizza, burgers, tacos and soda are the four food groups, and that a burger with a slice of tomato on it gives you all the nutrition you need.

You could have a mineral deficiency and not even know it!

Illnesses and conditions commonly pinpointed as side effects from "old age" in seniors or "growing pains" in children could be caused by a lack of crucial minerals the body needs to survive. Problems such as:

Increased chances of catching colds and flu
Stunted growth or fragile bones
High blood pressure
Depression or anxiety
Sore muscles and aching joints
Digestive problems (such as heartburn, nausea, constipation or diarrhea)

Before you dismiss these problems as something you just have to "live with", consider taking a multivitamin as well as a health supplement with these seven key ingredients:

Calcium
Found primarily in dairy foods such as milk, cheese and yogurt. Your bones eagerly absorb and store calcium necessary for your body's growth and maintenance until you reach your mid 20's. After that, your body rapidly uses up the calcium to help keep your bones strong. Failure to get enough calcium can lead to osteoporosis (holes in the bones), brittle and easily breakable bones, and tooth loss.
Iodine
You can get iodine mainly from iodized salt, seafood and dark green vegetables such as kelp, kale and spinach. While your body only needs a small amount of iodine, not getting enough can lead to impaired physical and mental development in children, and poor thyroid development.
Iron
Iron is found mainly in meat, eggs, fish and poultry and is necessary to help your blood collect and distribute oxygen through the heart, brain and lungs. An iron deficiency can lead to stunted growth, brittle hair and nails and blood disorders such as anemia.
Magnesium
Magnesium is one of the most important minerals your body needs, and fortunately, it can be found in many of the foods we eat, including fruits and dairy products. Failure to get enough magnesium can lead to muscle soreness, heart and blood pressure problems, as well as nervous disorders.
Phosphorus
Phosphorus is necessary for maintaining the digestive and circulatory systems, as well as nourishing your brain, eyes, muscles and liver. Like magnesium, it is found in a variety of foods such as bran, corn, dairy products, meat and fish. Not getting enough phosphorus can lead to brittle bones and teeth, bone and muscle pain and breathing problems. A balance of phosphorus, calcium and magnesium is CRUCIAL for body health. Too much junk food leads to an increase in phosphorus, which can cause the body not to absorb calcium or magnesium as easily.
Selenium
A mineral found primarily in seafood and especially tuna. Only a small amount of selenium is needed by the body, but it plays a vital role in protecting cells against free radicals molecules that run the risk of causing cancer.
Zinc
Zinc is a necessary mineral that helps strengthen the immune system and protect against colds and flu. Failure to get enough zinc can lead to skin problems, prolonged wound healing and an increased susceptibility to colds, flu and infections.

Your body cannot make A single mineral on its own!

All of the minerals described above are best taken in their natural forms. Since not everyone can readily eat or have allergic reactions to some of the foods that these minerals are found in, the best way to ensure that you're getting enough minerals is through a high-potency health supplement.

You should also know that just taking a mineral supplement by itself WILL NOT WORK. Your body needs a combination of vitamins and minerals to work together for the best possible absorption and use. We recommend purchasing the purest quality vitamin and mineral supplements from the following companies:

HerbalRemedies.com An interesting feature of this site is the ability to search for particular minerals and supplements by condition, alphabetically or by mineral name. A great way to find exactly what you need even if you can't recall the exact name!The above websites offer secure ordering and the ability to order by phone, as well as generous shipping discounts and sale prices available for their most popular items.

References:

National Institute of Health Dietary Supplement Facts Sheet - Selenium

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