Ma cr o - M i ne r a l s : The Six Essential Minerals We All Need in Our Diets
Dr Carolyn Dean is a medical doctor and naturopath. She has authored and co-authored over 35 books
The Six Essential Minerals We All Need in Our Diets
Dr Carolyn Dean
Macro-minerals are the six major minerals that humans need in large quantities to stay healthy. We mostly get these from our diets.
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Potassi um
We need potassium for our nervous system, heart function and muscle contraction. Foods high in potassium include bananas, potatoes and legumes.
1 C al ci u m We need calcium for strong bones, muscle function, blood clotting and the nervous system. Foods high in calcium include dairy products and leafy vegetables.
5 Sodium Sodium comes from salt. Although too much salt can be bad for us, we need a certain amount to maintain fluid balance. We often get more sodium than we need through eating processed foods.
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Magnesi um
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Chloride is needed for the creation of gastric
Magnesium is essential for biochemical
juices. It is found in celery, tomatoes and
functions such as nerve impulses and muscle
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contractions, as well as regulating blood sugar and blood pressure, among other things. Foods high in magnesium include dark-green vegetables, whole grains, bananas, seeds and nuts.
3 Pho s p h o r o u s Phosphorous is vital for converting food into energy, cell membrane function and bone growth. It is found in meats, legumes and seeds.
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Dr Carolyn Dean
You can learn more about magnesium in the blog of Dr Carolyn Dean, author of The Magnesium Miracle.