Scientifically Sourced Macro Minerals
Flash Cards
Minerals are Inorganic Substances Obtained from soil and water. Minerals are Divided into Macro Minerals and Trace Minerals. These Inorganic Substances are Needed for Various Physiological Processes.
There are Seven Essential Macro Minerals:
Calcium
Bone Production; Movement of Muscles; Nerve Communication
Kale; Broccoli; Spinach; Chia Seeds; Dried Figs; Sardines; Salmon
Osteoporosis (Brittle Bones); Osteomalacia (Soft Bones); Rickets (Childhood Soft Bones)
Phosphorus
Production of Bones, Energy, and Cells
Sunflower and Pumkin Seeds; Cashews; Almonds; Pine Nuts; Brown Rice; Pinto Beans
Bone Pain; Anxiety; Joint Stiffness
Magnesium
Energy Production; Blood Pressure Regulation; Nerve Signal Transmission
Avocados; Almonds; Cashews; Black Beans; Flax Seeds; Salmon; Mackerel; Halibut
Muscle Twitches and Cramps; Anxiety; Asthma
Sodium
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance; Nerve and Muscle Function
Olives; Tomato Juice
Nausea with Vomiting; Headache; Muscle Cramps and Spasms
Potassium
Nerve and Muscle Function; Control Acid-Base Balance; Regulates Heart Rate and Rhythm
Sweet Potatoes; Tomatoes; Lentils; Bananas; Kiwi; Dried Apricots
Constipation; Muscle Weakness; Abnormal Heart Rhythms
Chloride
Proper Balance of Body Fluids; Essential Part of Digestive Fluids
Rye; Tomatoes; Lettuce; Celery; Olives
Fluid Loss; Weakness or Fatigue; Difficulty Breathing
Sulfur
DNA Production and Maintenance; Food Metabolism; Cellular Protection
Lentils: Oats; Walnuts; Garlic; Onions; Cabbage; Arugula
Joint Pain; Acne; Itchy Skin
References:
Books
-King James Bible
-Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
-The New Manners and Customs of Bible Times
-Merriam-Webster’s Medical Dictionary
-Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 USDA and US Department of Health and Human Services
-The Doctor’s Book of Home Remedies
Websites
-National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements
Health Professional Fact Sheets
-Medline Plus Gov Medical Encyclopedia
-Web MD
-Healthline
-Wikipedia
-Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Acknowledgment:
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Disclaimer:
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