In addition to calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, and zinc, Alfa Chemistry offers other mineral components that can be added to dietary supplements. These components include manganese, copper as trace minerals and sodium as macrominerals.
Macrominerals are those elements that account for a larger proportion than other minerals. They are found in quantities in the human body greater than 0.01% and are required in the diet in relatively large amounts. Trace minerals are minerals that make up a small percentage of the nutrient content, and their content in the human body is less than 0.01%. Although trace minerals rarely produce energy and the body's requirement for them is relatively low, they are essential for the body's growth and development. The proper intake of minerals can promote the growth and development of various cells and organs in the human body. Once the body is deficient or consumes too much minerals, it may cause adverse effects.
List of Other Minerals
The specific functions, food sources, deficiency and toxicity of copper, manganese, and sodium are shown below.
Functions
- Maintains normal hematopoietic function.
- Promotes the formation of connective tissue.
- Protect cells from damage.
- Protects the central nervous system.
Food Sources: Seafood, nuts, organ meats, macadamia nuts, beans, fruits and veggies.
Deficiency: Anemia, osteoporosis.
Toxicity: The consumption of too much copper can lead to vomiting, stomach pain, headaches, dizziness and fatigue.
Functions
- Supports the metabolism of amino acids, fats and carbohydrates.
- Helps produce cartilage and bones.
- Promotes calcium absorption and regulates blood sugar level.
Food Sources: Nuts, whole grains, leafy green vegetables, fruits, brown rice, peanuts, potatoes, soybeans, sunflower seeds.
Deficiency: Bone demineralization, poor growth in children, affects reproductive ability.
Toxicity: The consumption of too much manganese can lead to a permanent neurological disorder, which is also known as manganism.
Functions
- Balances the amount and distribution of water in our bodies.
- Supports our muscles and heart contract.
- Allows our nerve cells to carry nerve impulses between the brain and the body.
- Allows the transport of specific nutrients and compounds into the cells.
Food Sources: Soy sauce, processed meats, cheese, canned fish.
Deficiency: Metabolic disorders, diarrhoea, kidney malfunction.
Toxicity: Excessive sodium intake can lead to high blood pressure, which in turn can cause cardiovascular disease and kidney disease.
Ways of Mineral Supplementation
Mineral intake and utilization can affect an individual's nutritional status, and mineral deficiency has been linked to a variety of symptoms and diseases. A balanced diet helps you get many essential minerals to avoid mineral deficiencies. People can get a variety and sufficient quantities of minerals through foods such as meat, grains, fish, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, and nuts.
If you cannot get enough minerals through your daily diet, mineral supplements are a good option. However, it is worth noting that minerals always work synergistically with other nutrients, making several nutrients better taken together than one mineral alone. For example, selenium is always supplemented with vitamin E, and iron is always taken with vitamin C, which increases the absorption of non-heme (plant) sources of iron. Therefore, the most effective way to supplement minerals is to choose a balanced combination of micronutrients, rather than supplementing a certain mineral alone. Therefore, you can take supplements to balance nutrients under the guidance of professional nutritionists.
In addition to the minerals listed in detail above, there are other minerals that also play a vital role in supplementing human nutrition and maintaining human health. Various minerals play a role in the health of the cardiovascular system, the muscles, the immune system, blood sugar levels, mental health, and the endocrine system. Their deficiency has been linked to a variety of symptoms and diseases.
It is worth noting that minerals always work synergistically with other nutrients. Therefore, it is best to supplement a balanced combination of micronutrients, rather than taking a certain mineral alone. In order to obtain sufficient nutrients needed by the body, certain minerals should be supplemented under the guidance of professionals.
Alfa Chemistry offers a wide range of minerals for use in dietary supplements, including trace elements and macrominerals. If you are in need, please don't hesitative to contact us.
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