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Chloride
In nutritional terms Chloride is a mineral. Chloride regulates the body’s electrolyte balance as well as regulating the body’s acid base balance. Promotes nerve and muscle function. Some foods that provide Chloride include include sea sa...
Copper in nutitrion
In nutritional terms Copper is a mineral. Copper promotes normal red blood cell formation and acts as catalyst in storage and release of iron to form hemoglobin for red blood cells. Copper assists in production of several enzymes involved in respira...
Fluoride
In nutritional terms Fluoride is a mineral. Fluoride prevents dental caries (cavities) in children when level of fluoride in water is inadequate. Fluoride treats osteoporosis with calcium and vitamin D, but use must be monitored by a physician. Some ...
Germanium
In nutritional terms Germanium is a mineral. Germanium is involved in cellular oxygenation and may aid the immune system. Some foods that provide Germanium include include garlic,ginseng,onions,comfrey,shitake mushrooms and chorella. People with immu...
Iodine in nutrition
In nutritional terms iodine is a mineral. Iodine promotes normal function of the thyroid gland. Iodine promotes normal cell function and shrinks the thyroid prior to thyroid surgery. Iodine keeps skin, hair, and nails healthy. Iodine prevents goit...
Iron
In nutritional terms iron is a mineral. Iron prevents and treats iron-deficiency anemia due to dietary iron deficiency or other causes. Iron stimulates bone-marrow production of hemoglobin, the red-blood-cell pigment that carries oxygen to body cel...
Magnesium
In nutritional terms Magnesium is a mineral. Magnesium aids bone growth and conducts nerve impulses. Magnesium aids functions of nerves and muscles including regulation of normal heart rhythm. Magnesium strengthens tooth enamel and acts as an antacid...
Manganese
In nutritional terms Manganese is a mineral. Manganese promotes normal growth and development. Manganese helps many enzymes generate energy. Manganese aids in carbohydrate metabolism and promotes nerve function. Manganese aids in formation of connect...
Molybdenum
In nutritional terms Molybdenum is a mineral. Molybdenum promotes normal growth and development. Molybdenum is a component of xanthine oxidase, an enzyme invloved in converting nucleic acid to uric acid, a waste product eliminated in the urine. Some ...
Phytonadione (Vitamin K)
In nutritional terms Phytonadione also known as vitamin K, functions to promote normal growth and development. Phytonadione regulates normal blood clotting and promotes bone health. Phytonadione treats bleeding disorders due to Vitamin-K deficiency. ...
Potassium
In nutritional terms potassium is a mineral. Potassium chloride is the most common form. Potassium promotes regular heartbeat as well as normal muscle contraction. Potassium helps to prevent high blood pressure. Potassium maintains water balance ...
Phosphorus
In nutritional terms Phosphorus is a mineral. Phosphorus builds strong bones and teeth with calcium and promotes metabolism. Phosphorus promotes growth, maintenance repair of all body tissues. Phosphorus acidifies urine and reduces possibility of k...
