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Calcium |
MACRO: Fxn: bone and teeth structure Diet: dairy, fish, leafy green vegetables Deficiency: typical; most dont drink enough milk Toxicity: kidney stones, constipation |
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Phosphorus |
MACRO:
Fxn: found in bones and teeth Diet: widely found; dairy, meat, eggs, nuts Deficiency: bone loss, appetite loss, weakness Toxicity: can lead to bone resorption |
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Magnesium |
MACRO:
Fxn: bone structure & metabolism of Ca, Na, K Diet: leafy green veggies (chlorophyll), nuts, bananas, whole grains Deficiency: in alcohol abuse, kidney disorders Toxicity: caused by laxitives |
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Sulfur |
MACRO:
Fxn: protein synthesis and pH regulation Diet: found in amino acid Vitamins (biotin/thiamin) |
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Iron |
MICRO: Fxn: used hemoglobin transport O2 in blood Diet: -Heme: red meats, liver & kidney meats -NonHeme: legumes, dried fruit, leafy green Deficiency: Iron Deficiency Anemia Toxidity: fatal; shock and liver failure |
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Zinc |
MICRO: Fxn: growth & development; pancreatic juices Diet: red meat, liver, dairy, seafood Deficiency: poor growth, delay sex development, hair loss, skeletal abnormality Toxicity: Copper deficiency (binds to metallothionein) |
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Copper |
MICRO: Fxn: proteins that affect iron & lipid metabolism Diet: organ meat, seafood, chocolate, nuts, seed Deficiency: connective tissue issues in premies Toxicity: Extremely rare |
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Manganese |
MICRO: Fxn: co-enzyme/activator: Superoxide Dismutase Diet: Whole grains & nuts Deficiency: growth retardation, repro issues Toxicity: damage to nervous system |
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Selenium |
MICRO: Fxn: co-enzyme for glutathionine peroxidase Diet: eggs, seafood, organ meats Deficiency: increase cancer risk (Keshan dx) Toxicity: hair loss, nail abnormalities |
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Iodine |
MICRO:
Fxn: synthesis of thyroid hormone Diet: seafood and iodized salt Deficiency: cretinism in baby & goiters Toxicity: thyroid enlargement looking like goiter |
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Chromium |
MICRO:
Fxn: carb and lipid metabolism, glucose use Diet: Brewer's yeast, liver, nuts, whole grains Deficiency: not seen in US |
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Fluoride |
MICRO: Fxn: balanced dental health Diet: fluoidated water, tea, marine fish Deficiency; Increased cavities Toxicity: excessive fluorosis on kids teeth |
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Molybdenum |
MICRO: Fxn: co-factor for enzymes in amino acid metabolism (DNA & RNA) Diet: pork, lamb and liver, lentils Deficiency: esophogeal cancer |