MINERAL GUIDE
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CALCIUM
Works with vitamin D to promote healthy bones, teeth and nerves. Deficiency can cause Osteoporosis in older people. Particularly important for breast-feeding mothers.
Rich Mineral Sources
Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, spinach, brie and soft cheeses, parsley and dried figs.
IRON
Essential for the formation of haemoglobin and to carry oxygen. Vegans, vegetarian and children may be deficient.
Rich Mineral Sources
Molasses, bran, wheatgerm, parsley, soya flour, dried peaches.
Essential for the formation of haemoglobin and to carry oxygen. Vegans, vegetarian and children may be deficient.
Rich Mineral Sources
Molasses, bran, wheatgerm, parsley, soya flour, dried peaches.
COPPER
Formation of melanin, the skin pigment. Maintenance of enzyme systems. Ensures healthy body tissues.
Formation of melanin, the skin pigment. Maintenance of enzyme systems. Ensures healthy body tissues.
IODINE
Needed by the thyroid gland for production of the hormone thyroxine, which controls the rate of metabolism.
Needed by the thyroid gland for production of the hormone thyroxine, which controls the rate of metabolism.
MAGNESIUM
Helps synthesis of protein and fats and use of calciu,, potassium, sodium and Vitamin B6. Maintains a healthy heart beat.
Rich Mineral Sources
Brasil nuts, almonds, soya flour, peanuts, wholemeal flour, walnuts, wholemeal bread.
Helps synthesis of protein and fats and use of calciu,, potassium, sodium and Vitamin B6. Maintains a healthy heart beat.
Rich Mineral Sources
Brasil nuts, almonds, soya flour, peanuts, wholemeal flour, walnuts, wholemeal bread.
POTASSIUM
Acts with sodium to regulate the body fluids, maintains the acid / alkali balance and to transport nerve impulses to the muscles.
Rich Mineral Sources
Dried apricots, bananas, soya flour, blackstrap molasses, dried peaches, dried figs, sultanas, yeast extract and parsley.
Acts with sodium to regulate the body fluids, maintains the acid / alkali balance and to transport nerve impulses to the muscles.
Rich Mineral Sources
Dried apricots, bananas, soya flour, blackstrap molasses, dried peaches, dried figs, sultanas, yeast extract and parsley.
ZINC
Essential for enzyme action. Aids vision and bone growth.
Rich Mineral Sources
Brasil nuts, parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, almonds, peanuts, walnuts, wholemeal bread.
Essential for enzyme action. Aids vision and bone growth.
Rich Mineral Sources
Brasil nuts, parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, almonds, peanuts, walnuts, wholemeal bread.