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A variety of
metals are found in a range of foods in the diet, and in this
context, are termed minerals, along with some non-metals, such
as iodine and fluorine. The minerals are grouped in to either:
- Macro minerals – those that are needed by the body in
relatively large amounts (e.g. sodium, potassium, chlorine,
calcium, phosphorus, magnesium)
- Micro/trace minerals – those needed in small amounts
(e.g. selenium, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, molybdenum,
chromium, arsenic, germanium, lithium, rubidium, tin)
Many of these minerals have been classed as essential
elements, necessary for utilization by the body to ensure good
health.
Macro minerals
Macro minerals are present in virtually all cells of the body,
maintaining general homeostasis and required for normal
functioning. Acute imbalances of these minerals can be
potentially fatal, although nutrition is rarely the cause of
these cases. Diet can affect levels of macronutrients in the
body, but effects are generally chronic, e.g. a high intake of
sodium can lead to hypertension.
Micro minerals
Micro minerals contribute to good health if they originate from
an organic source because they have essentially been processed.
Plants take up minerals from the ground, digest them, making
them ionic so that when consumed by humans, assimilation into
the body occurs much more easily, and toxicity by accumulation
does not occur. However, micro minerals from inorganic sources,
such as heavy metals, can not be used by the body as they tend
to build up in the tissues.
MegaOmega™ Organic Sprouted Flax is
a good source of minerals it contributes to your intake of
calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus,
potassium, and zinc.
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