• 24Sep

    MINERAL GUIDE: CHROMIUM (Cr), MOLYBDENUM (Mo)

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    Chromium (Cr)
    Functions
    Integral part of many enzymes and hormones. Co-factor with insulin to remove glucose from the blood into cells. Important in cholesterol metabolism. Essential for proper utilization of sugar. Involved in the synthesis of heart protein. Contains so-called Glucose Tolerance Factor.
    Deficiency symptoms
    Severe deficiency may be a contributing cause of diabetes, high or low blood sugar, hardening of arteries and heart disease.
    Natural sources
    Normally present in natural waters, particularly in hard (highly mineralized) water. The natural complex of the chromium, the Glucose Tolerance Factor, is present in whole grain bread, mushrooms, liver, brewer’s yeast, raw sugar and cane juice.
    RDA (Recommended Daily Allowances)
    Not known. Needed in minute quantities. White sugar in the diet contributes to the loss of chromium from the body and consequent deficiency.
    Molybdenum (Mo)
    Functions
    Integral part of certain enzymes, particularly those involved in oxidation processes. Considered to be an antagonist to copper, thus may have protective action in copper poisoning. Involved with proper carbohydrate metabolism.
    Deficiency symptoms
    Unknown.
    Natural sources
    Whole cereals, especially brown rice, millet and buckwheat, brewer’s yeast, legumes, naturally hard water.
    RDA (Recommended Daily Allowances)
    Not known. Needed in minute quantities.
    *165/103/5*

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  • 24Sep

    MINERAL GUIDE: SILICON (Si), FLUORINE (F)

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    Silicon (Si)
    Functions
    Essential for building strong bones and for normal growth of hair, nails and teeth. Beneficial in all healing processes and protects body against many diseases, such as tuberculosis, irritations in mucous membranes and skin disorders.
    Deficiency symptoms
    Soft brittle nails, aging symptoms of skin such as wrinkles, thinning or loss of hair, poor bone development, insomnia, osteoporosis.
    Natural sources
    Young green plants, such as horsetail, common nettle and alfalfa; kelp, flaxseed, steel-cut oats, apples, strawberries, grapes, beets, onions, parsnips, almonds, peanuts, sunflower seeds.
    RDA (Recommended Daily Allowances)
    Fluorine (F)
    Functions
    Essential for bone and tooth building. Protects against infections. Acts as an internal antiseptic. Excessive fluorine, especially in form of sodium fluoride (as in fluoridated water) causes mottled teeth and can be toxic.
    Deficiency symptoms
    Unknown.
    Natural sources
    Organic fluorine is found in steel-cut oats, sunflower seeds, milk and cheese, carrots, garlic, beet-tops, green vegetables and almonds. Also, normally present in sea water and naturally hard water.
    RDA (Recommended Daily Allowances)
    Not known. May be needed in minute quantities.
    *164/103/5*

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