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functions of mineral
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| manganese | normal bone structure, reproduction, norm. func of cells and CNS |
| part of enzyme system; acts as antioxident with Vit. E to protect cell from oxygen | selenium |
| protein synthesis, normal growth development, wound healing, cell division/differentation and smell acuity | zinc |
| muscle and nervous system func., blood coagulation, bone/tooth formation | calcium |
| fluid/acid base balance, activates gastric enzymes | Chloride and Potassium |
| bone and tooth formation | Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Flourine |
| acid-base balance, cell impermeability | Sodium |
| enzyme activation, glucose removal | chromium |
| RBC production and lipid metabolism | Copper |
| energy metabolism and norm. cell functioning | Iodine |
| hemoglobin formation, growth and development | iron |
| kidney stones | calcium |
| drowsiness, weakness, lethargy | Mg |
| muscle spasm | Phosphorus |
| hypertension=cardiovasc. dz and kidney dz | sodium |
| inhibits insulin activity | chromium |
| liver cell damage | copper |
| cirrhosis, diabetes, pigmentation, joint pain | iron |
| physical defects of finger/toenails and hair loss | selenium |
| severe anemia, nausea, vomiting, abd. cramps, fever... | Zinc |