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Minerals are...
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necessary for composition of body fluids, healthy nerve function, blood and bone formation, regulation of muscle tone
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2 Types of Minerals..
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Macro and Micro
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Boron
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increases calcium, magnesium & phosphorous absorption and prevents their urinary loss
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Boron Sources
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Almonds, raisins, prunes
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Boron is used for what conditions?
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DJD, RA, osteoporosis
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Calcium
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most abundant in body
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Calcium Sources
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Dark green veggies, yogurt, fruit, hard cheese
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What robs the body of calcium because it is high in phosphorous?
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Soda
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What % of ppl in US are calcium deficient?
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70%
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Calcium Normal Dose
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800-1000mg/day
women=1200 mg/day |
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The best form of calcium supplementation is...
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calcium citrate/malate
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Chromium
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maintain blood sugar levels, maintains healthy HDL levels, fat loss and lean muscle gain
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What conditions is Chromium used in?
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Diabetes, athletic performance, high cholesterol
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Chromium Sources
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stainless steel, box cereal, seafood
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What vitamin increases CCChromium absorption?
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Vitamin C
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Copper
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Needed to make ATP
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Copper has an inverse relationship to what vitamin?
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Vitamin C
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Supplementing Vitamin C might decrease energy because....
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Copper levels are high
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Sources of Copper
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lean red meat, shellfish, legumes, lentils
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Copper Deficiency
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decreased HDL's, increased free rads, Menkes Kinky Hair Syndrome
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Copper Toxicity
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Wilson's Disease (liver destruction)
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Copper is toxic to what organ?
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Liver
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Iodine
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thyroid hormones, maintains cell metabolism
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What Conditions is Iodine used in?
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Fibrocystic breast disease, goiters
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Sources of Iodine
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Iodized salt, seafood, sea salt
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Iron
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Hemoglobin and myoglobin, ATP synthesis,
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Iron is toxic to supplement in....
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children and cancer patients
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Iron Sources
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red meat, dry fruit, black strap molasses
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Iron Deficiency
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Vegetarians, athletes, pregnancies, ulcers
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Physiological Anemia
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seen in preg. women and athletes due to lack of iron supplementation
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Athletes can train their bodies to function normally with decreased what?
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Iron
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Magnesium
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activates B vitamins, relaxes muscles, helps clotting, forms ATP
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Insulin secretion and function requires what mineral?
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Mg
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What vitamin needs Mg to work well?
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B6
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Manganese
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healthy skin, bone, and cartilage
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Manganese Sources
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Nuts, bran, beet tops, pineapple
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What condition is Manganese commonly used for?
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Osteoporosis
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Manganese Toxicity
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> 25mg can cause dementia and psychosis
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Manganese interacts with what to decrease their absorption?
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Ca, Fe, Zn
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Potassium
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regulates water balance, blood pressure, neuromuscular function, acidity levels
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Potassium Sources
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Bananas
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Why should patients with heart problems be cautious when taking potassium?
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Atrial Fibrulations
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Selenium
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protects against cancer, activates thyroid hormones
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Selenium is used in what conditions?
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Abnormal pap smears, artherosclerosis, osgood schlatters
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Selenium Sources
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Brazil Nuts
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Vanadium
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Ultra trace mineral, bone building
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Vanadium Deficiency
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Growth retardation & bone deformities
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Vanadium Sources
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Seafood, mushrooms, parsley
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Vanadium sulfate is known to improve glucose control in...
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Type II diabetes patients
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Zinc
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component of 300 enzyme systems, heals wounds, maintains fertility, preserves vision, protects against free rads
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Zinc Sources
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lean red meat, oysters, eggs, tofu
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Zinc Toxicity
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> 300mg/day can cause nausea, stomach ache, mouth irritation
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What inhibits copper absorption, leading to anemia and low HDL levels?
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Zinc
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What does Zinc compete with?
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iron, calcium, and magnesium
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Who is most likely to be Zinc deficient?
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Alcoholics, sickle cell, mal-absorption, low income pregnancies
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