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functions of mineral
Question | Answer |
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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 |