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Minerals and Toxins Affect You in Many Ways |
Minerals and toxins are found everywhere. From the food you eat to the air you breathe to
the water you drink, these elements play a major role in nearly every facet of your life.
And because we're all different from one another, each of us has our own individual
responses to different toxins. Having proper levels of minerals is vital for your overall
well-being. MineralCheck by BodyBalance assesses your body's levels of the following
11 minerals and 9 toxic elements:
MINERALS:
Calcium, Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Iodine, Magnesium, Manganese, Selenium, Strontium, Sulfur, Zinc
TOXIC ELEMENTS:
Aluminum, Antimony, Arsenic, Bismuth, Cadmium, Lead, Mercury, Nickel, Tin
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Some things your should know about specific minerals and toxins...
- Calcium, besides being an important factor in bone development and maintenance, is also vital to heart and muscle function, and nerve conductivity. Calcium can be found in dark green leafy vegetables, dairy products, and canned salmon and sardines.
- Zinc is influential in sexual function, immune system, hair growth, tissue aging and digestive function. Dietary sources of zinc include: meats, nuts, seeds, leafy and root vegetables, and crustaceans.
- Magnesium can affect cardiovascular function, blood pressure, and areas of mental health, and poor memory. Magnesium is found in oatmeal, buckwheat, chocolate, whole grains, and dark green leafy vegetables.
- Lead attaches to blood and is often deposited in bones, the brain, adrenal and thyroid glands, and the liver. One of the most common toxics, lead can be found in water, paint, cigarettes, cosmetics, some pesticides, and foods such as meats, garden fruits, and grains.
- Nickel is contained in car exhaust, cigarette smoke, and industrial waste.
- Mercury can be found in dental fillings, shellfish, large fish, paints, tattoo dyes, ceramics, and electrical relays.
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