Minerals

Calcium
Builds strong bones and teeth and is needed for muscle growth. Helps in normalizing blood clotting and is essential for rhythmic heart action and the transmission of nerve impulses. Also may help prevent bone loss associated with osteoporosis.

Found in milk and milk products, such as yogurt and cheese. Whole grains and unrefined cereals, green vegetables, bone meal with vitamin D, sardines, salmon, soybeans and peanuts.

Effective with Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, and Phosphorus.

Chromium
Helps in carbohydrate utilization. Involved in metabolism of glucose (for energy) and the synthesis of fatty acids and cholesterol. Helps bring protein to where it is needed.

Essential for developing and maintaining healthy bones and teeth. Assists in blood clotting, muscle contraction and nerve transmission. Helps reduce risk of osteoporosis.

Found in unsaturated fats (such as corn oil), meats, clams, brewer's yeast, liver, whole grain, cereal, chicken, and shellfish.

Iron
Necessary for production hemoglobin, and oxygenation of red blood cells, builds up blood quality, and increases resistance as well as increasing energy production.

Found in liver, lean meats, eggs, whole grain breads and cereals, fruits, vegetables, and brewer's yeast. Amount needed is higher in women of childbearing age.

It is most effective with vitamin B-12, Folic Acid.

Magnesium
Needed as a key substance in proper functioning of nerves and muscles and healthy maintenance of bones. Helps protect the arterial lining from the stress of sudden blood pressure changes.

Activates nearly 100 enzymes and helps nerves and muscles function.

Found in nuts, whole grain foods, dry beans & peas, dark green vegetables & soy products.

Effective with Vitamin B-6, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Calcium, Phosphorus.

Phosphorus
Essential for utilization of carbohydrate, fats and proteins for growth, maintenance, repair of cells, and energy production.

Necessary for proper skeletal growth, tooth development, kidney functioning and transference of nerve impulses.

Found in meat, fish, poultry, eggs, whole grains, seed and nuts.

Effective with Vitamin D, Calcium, Vitamin A, Iron, Manganese.

Potassium
Essential for muscle's, nerves and heart. Regulates heartbeat, maintains fluid balance and helps muscles contract. Aids in proper maintenance of mineral balance of blood, as well as stable blood pressure. Works with sodium to regulate the bodies water balance.

Found in vegetables (especially green leafy), oranges, whole grains, sunflower seeds, potatoes (especially peels), and bananas.

Works well Vitamin B-6

Selenium
An important antioxidant that protects the system by helping to prevent the formation of free radicals. Along with Vitamin E, it works in some of its metabolic processes and aids in normal body growth and fertility.

Found in bran, broccoli, onions, tomatoes, tuna and wheat germ.

Zinc
Necessary for healing and developing of new cells. Aids enzymes in digestion and metabolism. Important to general growth, reproductive organs and normal functioning of prostrate gland. Essential part of more than 100 enzymes involved in digestion, metabolism, reproduction and wound healing.

Found in brewer's yeast, bone meal, wheat germ, beans, nuts, seeds, fish and meat (especially liver).

Effective with Vitamin A, Calcium, Copper.