Dietary Mineral Supplements

Dietary mineral supplements are essential for growth, repair and health of tissues and bones. Most minerals are widely distributed in foods. Certain minerals are more likely to be deficient than others.

Pregnant women and children are more likely to be deficient in iron. Elderly persons are more likely to have a zinc deficiency. For those at risk of Osteoporosis, more calcium is required.

Before we discuss individual minerals, we want to mention a special, high quality pharmaceutical-grade dietary mineral supplement that we have been taking for years with great results.

This special supplement is called Total Balance and it is an ideal dietary mineral supplement with a full spectrum of minerals, vitamins, amino acids and other essential nutrients.

If you are looking for a daily supplement for health, this is the one. Following is a list of important nutrients.

Dietary Mineral Supplements

Calcium - It helps prevent osteoporosis, treats calcium deficiencies in people and can help prevent leg cramps. It also builds strong bones and teeth.

Chromium - It promotes glucose metabolism and improves glucose tolerance of some people with type II diabetes. It is used for a healthy metabolism and weight loss.

Fluoride - It is used to prevent tooth decay and strengthen the mineral composition of the teeth, which strengthens the enamel.

Glucosamine Chondroitin - It helps to rebuild the tissue around your joints to lessen your arthritis pain. Although your body should regenerate these tissues, they do not always do so.

Iodine - Promotes normal function of thyroid gland and can help shrink the thyroid before thyroid surgery. Keeps skin, hair, and nails healthy.

Iron - It builds up the quality of blood and increases resistance to stress and disease. Iron prevents fatigue and promotes good skin tone.

Magnesium - It works as a laxative in large doses and as an antacid in small doses. Aids in bone growth and in function of nerves and muscles. Strengthens tooth enamel.

MSM - (Methylsulfonylmethane)(sulfur) It plays an important part in many body organs and systems. MSM promotes healthy hair, skin and nails. MSM(sulfur) is also needed for insulin production.

Potassium - It promotes regular heartbeat and it treats potassium deficiency causesd by an illness or from taking diuretics or cortisone drugs.

Sodium -A low sodium diet appears to help reduce high blood pressure in some individuals. Along with exercise, weight loss and in some instances, medication, using less sodium is essential.

Zinc - It maintains normal taste and sense of smell, aids in wound healing, promotes normal fetal growth and boosts immunity in zinc deficient people.

Separate supplements or one that is all inclusive?

Studies show that more than one nutrient working together on a health condition creates better results than a single nutrient on its own. If you start out with one and decide to add another, how much do you add to keep both supplements working to their maximum strength without causing problems?

Look for a mineral supplement containing vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other nutrients that work together synergistically to offer maximum benefits. An ideal comprehensive mineral supplement is called Total Balance and we have been using it for years.

Make sure that your multi-supplement is manufactured at a facility following strict GMP compliance. These are the same standards that pharmaceutical drug manufacturers have to follow. This is essential, since herbs are considered a dietary supplement and manufacturers do not have to guarantee their product or what the actual ingredients are!

An example of nutrients working well together in your body is how Vitamin E improves the way the body uses Vitamin A and C. Another good combination is that a folic acid supplementation should always include vitamin B12, since a folic acid deficiency can mask an underlying vitamin B12 deficiency.

For safety and efficiency, we recommend using supplements that are all inclusive.

Dietary mineral supplements are essential to the health and well being of people. Vitamins and minerals being used together to treat a health condition are crucial to helping the body fight.


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