Health Benefits Of "Dietary Minerals" And Supplements For Good Health
Health Benefits Of “Dietary Minerals”
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Plant foods containing dietary minerals.
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Dietary minerals are natural elements found in the soil of the earth, which are then passed from the soil to the plants. Dietary minerals are a large part of what such things as the teeth and hair are made of.
Mineral supplements enable the body to quickly and accurately perform its activities. Dietary minerals are needed for proper composition of body fluids, the formation of blood and bone, and the maintenance of healthy nerve function.
Dietary minerals are stored primarily in the body’s bone and muscle tissue. It is possible to overdose on dietary minerals. Toxic amounts will accumulate only if large doses are taken over a long period of time.
Dietary minerals belong to two groups; (1) Essential Minerals - Essential minerals are needed in larger amounts than the trace minerals; which include calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and sodium. Though minute amounts of trace minerals are needed; they also are essential to good health. (2) Trace Minerals - Trace minerals include cobalt, copper, fluorine, iodine, iron, manganese, molybdenum, nickel, selenium, silicon, sulfur, and zinc. The best herb source for trace minerals is kelp.
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In addition, fiber decreases the body’s absorption of dietary minerals. Therefore, take supplemental fiber and dietary minerals at different times of the day.
Other dietary minerals needed for good health are:
Chloride - Turns Food Into Energy
Chloride is a chemical the human body needs for metabolism (the process of turning the food we eat into energy). It also helps keep the body’s acid base balance. The amount of chloride in the blood is carefully controlled by the kidneys.
Molybdenum - Helps Us Use Iron
Molybdenum is an essential component of several enzymes. One of those enzymes help us use iron, which is essential to the formation of red blood cells. That same enzyme helps our body produce uric acid. Scientists suggest that uric acid may also act as an antioxidant.
Phosphorus - For Contraction Of The Heart Muscle
Phosphorus is a component of DNA and RNA and an essential element for all living cells. It is needed for bone and tooth formation, cell growth, contraction of the heart muscle, and kidney function. It also assists the body in the utilizations of vitamins and the conversion of food to energy. A balance of magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus should always be maintained.
The best herb source for phosphorus is alfalfa, caraway, cayenne, chickweed, dandelion, garlic, irish moss, kelp, licorice, parsley, pokeweed, purslane, raspberry, rose hips and watercress.
Sulfur - Disinfects The Blood
Sulfur is an acid forming mineral that disinfects the blood, resists bacteria, and protects the protoplasm of cells. It aids in oxidation reactions, stimulates bile secretions in the liver, and protects against toxic substances. Because of its ability to protect against the harmful effects of pollution and radiation, sulfur slows down the aging process and extends life span. It is found in hemoglobin and all body tissues and is needed for the synthesis of collagen.
The best herb source for sulfur is alfalfa, burdock root, cayenne, coltsfoot, fennel, garlic, kelp, parsley, raspberry, sage, stinging nettle, and thyme.
Make sure you have an adequate amount of dietary minerals.