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Sulfur
Sodium
Potassium
Chloride
Iron
Iodine
Fluoride
Zinc
Selenium
Copper
Cobalt
Chromium
Manganese
Molybdinum
Sulfur is a major mineral with an RDA which is provided by
sulfur amino acids. Some major dietary sources are sulfur amino acids
in dietary proteins. Some major functions are component of cartilage,
tendons, and proteins. Some major functions are component of
cartilage, tendons, and proteins. some signs of severe, prolonged
deficiency are related to protein deficiency. Some signs of severe
excess in sulfur-containing amino acid intake leads to poor growth and
liver damage.
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Sodium is a major mineral with no formal RDA. Some major dietary
sources are salt, soy sauce, cured meats, pickles, canned soups,
processed cheese. Some major functions are in body water balance and
nerve function. Some signs of severe, prolonged deficiency are muscle
cramps, and reduced appetite. some signs of extreme excess are high
blood pressure in genetically predisposed individuals.
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Potassium is a major mineral with no formal RDA. Some major
dietary sources are meats, milk, many fruits and vegetables, and whole
grains. Some major functions are body water balance, and nerve
functions. Some signs of severe, prolonged deficiency are muscular
weakness and paralysis. Some signs of extreme excess are muscular
weakness and cardiac arrest.
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CHLORIDE
Chloride is a major mineral with no formal RDA. Some major dietary
sources are the same as for sodium. Some major functions are in
acid-base balance and formation of gastric juice. Some signs of severe,
prolonged deficiency are muscle cramps, reduced appetite and poor
growth. Some signs of extreme excess are high blood pressure in
genetically predisposed individuals.
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IRON
Iron is a trace mineral with an RDA of 15 mg for females and 10 mg for
males. Some major dietary sources are meats, eggs, legumes, whole
grains, and green leafy vegetables. Some major functions are components
of hemoglobin, myoglobin, and enzyme functions. Some signs of severe,
prolonged deficiency are iron deficiency anemia, weakness, and impaired
immune function. Some acute signs of extreme excess are shock, and
death. Some signs of chronic excess are liver damage and cardiac
failure.
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Iodine is a trace mineral with an RDA of 150 micrograms. Some major
dietary sources are marine fish and shellfish, dairy products, iodized
salt, and some breads. Some major functions are components of thyroid
hormones. Signs of severe, prolonged deficiency is goiter, enlarged
thyroid. Some signs of extreme excess are iodide goiter.
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FLUORIDE
Fluoride is a trace mineral with an RDA of 1.5-4 mg. Some major dietary
sources are drinking water, tea, and seafood. Some major functions are
maintenance of tooth and maybe bone structure. Some signs of severe,
prolonged deficiency are higher frequency of tooth decay. Some acute
signs of extreme excess are GI distress. Some chronic signs are mottling
of teeth and skeletal deformation.
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Zinc is a trace mineral with an RDA of 12 mg for females and 15 mg for
males. Some major dietary sources are meats, seafood, and whole grains.
Some major functions are components of enzymes. Some signs of severe,
prolonged deficiency are growth failure, scaly dermatitis, reproductive
failure, and impaired immune function. Some acute signs of extreme
excess are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. Some chronic signs are adverse
effects of copper metabolism and immune function and anemia.
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SELENIUM
Selenium is a trace mineral with an RDA of 55 micrograms for females and
70 micrograms for males. Some major dietary sources are seafood, meats
and whole grains. Some major functions are components of enzymes and
functions in close association with vitamin E. Some signs of sever,
prolonged deficiency are muscle pain and maybe heart muscle
deterioration. Some signs of extreme excess are nausea and vomiting,
hair and nail loss.
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Copper is a trace mineral with an RDA of 1.5-3 mg. Some major dietary
sources are seafood, nuts, legumes and organ meats. Some major functions
are components of enzymes. Some signs of extreme, prolonged, deficiency
are anemia, bone and cardiovascular changes. Some signs of extreme
excess are nausea and liver damage.
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Cobalt is a trace mineral with no formal RDA. Some major dietary sources
are animal products. Some major functions are components of vitamin
B-12. Some signs of severe, prolonged deficiency are not reported except
as vitamin B-12 deficiency. Some signs of extreme excess with alcohol
are heart failure.
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Chromium is a trace mineral with an RDA of 50-200 micrograms. Some major
dietary sources are brewer's yeast, liver, seafood, meat and some
vegetables. Some major functions are involved in glucose and energy
metabolism. Some signs of severe, prolonged deficiency are impaired
glucose metabolism. Some signs of extreme excess are lung and kidney
damage (occupational exposures only).
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Manganese is a trace mineral with an RDA of 2-5 mg. Some major dietary
sources are nuts, whole grains, vegetables and fruits, and tea. Some
major functions are components of enzymes. Some signs of severe,
prolonged deficiency are abnormal bone and cartilage. Some signs of
extreme excess are central nervous system damage (occupational
exposures).
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Molybdenum is a trace mineral with an RDA of 75-250 micrograms. Some
major dietary sources are legumes, cereals and some vegetables. Some
major functions are components of enzymes. Some signs of severe,
prolonged deficiency are disorder in nitrogen excretion. Some signs of
extreme excess are inhibition of enzymes and adverse affects of copper
metabolism.
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