Thursday, October 22, 2009

CHECK LIST DEFICIENCY MINERALS ON GROUP OF DISEASES




CHECK LIST EFFECTS DEFICIENCY OF MINERALS ON GROUP OF DISEASES.
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No Name.........A B C D E F G H I J K
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I. Macro-minerals.........................
1. Calcium........- - - + - + + - - + -
2. Magnesium..+ - - + + - + + - + -
3. Potassium....+ - + + - - + - - + -
4. Sodium.........- - + + + + + - - + -
5. Phosphorus...- - + + - + + - - - -
6. Sulfur...........+ - - + + - - + + + -
7. Chlorine........- - + - - - + - - - +
8. Manganese....- - - + - + + + - - +
9. Iron...............- - - - - - - - - + -
10. Iodine..........+ - - + - - - + - - +
II. Trace-minerals...................
11. Bismuth........+ - + - - + - - - - -
12. Boron............- - - - - + - + ++ -
13. Cobalt...........- - + + - - + - - + -
14. Chromium....- - - + - - - + - + -
15. Copper..........- - - - - - - - - + -
16. Fluorine........- - - - - + - - - - -
17. Germanium..+ + - - - + - - - + -
18. Lithium........+ - + ++ - - + - - -
19. Molybdenum+ - + - - - - - + - -
20. Nickel..........+ - + + - - - + + ++
21. Selenium......+ + - - - - + - + - -
22. Silicon..........- - - - - + - - - - +
23. Tin...............+ - - + - - - + - - -
24. Vanadium.....- - - - + - - + + - -
25 . Zinc..............- - - - - - - - - - +
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Footnote: The name group of diseases by column variable
and label: A=Cardiovascular; B=Cancer; C=Gastrointestinal;
D=Central nervous system; E=Renal or kidney; F=skeleton
Or bone and teeth; G=muscle; H= Endocrine; I=Reproductive ;
J=Blood; K=Skin, hair and nail.
Sign + =there is effect; - sign= no effect

APPLICATION OF THIS TABLE:
1. To day the ranking of prevalence of diseases are: First is cardiovascular diseases; second is cancer.
2. There are few minerals deficiency effect the cardiovascular diseases: Magnesium, potassium, sulfur, iodine, bismuth, germanium, lithium, molybdenum, nickel, selenium, and tin.
3. There are 2 minerals deficiency positive effect increase risk of the cancer: Germanium and selenium.
4. These information as inputs for preventive and treatment of the cardiovascular and cancer diseases.
5. The other diseases which are effected by minerals deficiency look at the above table.
6. The effects deficiency of minerals for cardiovascular diseases as follows:
I Macro-minerals:
a. Magnesium: coronary heart disease, formation of clots in the heart.
b. Potassium: cardiac irregularities, slow irregular heart beat.
c. Sulfur: lowering heart beat and power.
II Trace minerals:
d. Bismuth: heartburn.
e. Germanium: atherosclerosis, cardiovascular diseases.
f. Lithium: heartburn
g. Nickel: specifically affects the left coronary artery, resulting in vasodilatation with low level and vasoconstriction with high level
h. Selenium: Heart attack.
i. Tin: low cardiac output [left].

There are 3 essential minerals deficiency most dangerous to cardiovascular diseases as follows:
1.Magnesium: Coronary heart diseases, formation of clots in the heart.
2.Germanium: Atherosclerosis, cardiovascular diseases.
3.Selenium: Heart attack

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

LIST OF MINERALS: REQUIREMENT AND EXCES IN MG/DAY




TABLE: THE LIST OF ESSENTIAL MINERALS BY REQUIREMENTS AND EXCESS IN MG/DAY.
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No Minerals….Requirements Excess
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I Macro-min... ………………. ……….......
1 Calcium ….. ..…1000.00..... 2000.00
2 Magnesium.. ... 400.00...... 1000.00
3 Potassium…. ..2000.00..... 5000.00
4 Sodium……. … 1100.00..... 6000.00
5 Phosphorus... …800.00..... 1500.00
6 Sulfur……... … 1000.00 .……….
7 Chlorine…... …3000.00 .……….
8 Copper……. ….......2.00 …......15.00
9 Manganese...….....5.00 .........30.00
10 Iron……….. …….10.00 .......300.00
11 Iodine……... ….… 0.20 ...........2.00
II Trace min…. ………………... .……….
12 Bismuth…… …....0.03 …....525.00
13 Boron……... ..….20.00 .……….
14 Cobalt…….. ……..0.004 .…....0.025
15 Chromium… ……0.20 .….......1.00
16 Fluorine…… …….4.00 ......500.00
17 Germanium.. …..2.00.... 1000.00
18 Lithium…… …….0.10 ......1500.00
19 Molybdenum …..0.05 …......10.00
20 Nickel…….. ……..0.70 ….....50.00
21 Selenium….. …….0.07 ….......0.75
22 Silicon…….. ……..5.00 …...350.00
23 Tin………… …....20.00 …...250.00
24 Vanadium…. .....0.10 …....100.00
25 Zinc……….. …...20.00 ….....75.00

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Foot note: Macro-min= Macro-minerals;
Trace-min= Trace-minerals
Excess of sulfur, Chlorine and Boron are not available.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

LIST OF ESSENTIAL MINERALS BY FUNCTION...CONTINUED 4

LIST OF ESSENTIAL MINERALS BY FUNCTION... CONTINUED 4

Selenium
Function
: A mineral associated with antioxidant properties and fat metabolism. It is an antioxidant that works closely with vitamin E in actions like production of antibodies, binding of toxic metals like mercury, amino acid metabolism and promotion of normal body growth and fertility. Selenium protects the cell “machinery” that generates energy. It is also necessary for the production of prostaglandins, substances which affect blood pressure and platelet aggregation. It protects membranes, reduce risk of cancer, enhances immune system, protects against heart disease.
Effects of deficiency: It is associated with premature aging, heart attack, muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis, infertility and increased risk of cancer.
Effects of excess: More than 750 micrograms; Diabetes, garlic breath odor, immune impairment, loss of hair and nails, irritability, skin lesions, tooth decay, nausea, weakness, yellowish skin.
Requirements: 0.07 mg [70 micrograms]/day.
Sources: Sea-foods and organ meats

Silicon
Function
: It is needed for the bone and connective tissues of the body such as tendons, cartilage, blood vessels, nails, skin and hair. It works with calcium to make strong bones so it is an important factor in osteoporosis and can help with faster mending of broken bones. It has been found helpful for preventing cardiovascular disease. It is probably best known as the “beauty mineral” for helping maintain strong, healthy nails, hair and skin.
Effects of deficiency: Silicon deficiency first shows as brittle or easily broken nails and dry, and can finally lead to structural abnormality of the long bones and the skull.
Effects of excess: No case have been reported.
Requirements: 2-5 mg/day
Sources: Unrefined grains of high fiber contents and cereal products.

Tin [Sn]
Function
: Tin is associated with iodine; tin supports the adrenals, and iodine supports the thyroid, with both subsequently affecting cardiac output: Tin + adrenals control the left side, and iodine + thyroid control the right side.
Positive health effects were numerous and included improvements with some forms of depression and fatigue, and a general increase in energy, well-being and mood. There were also benefits with certain types of headaches, insomnia, asthma, or improvements with digestion, skin, or various aches and pains.
Effects of deficiency: Fatigue, depression, low cardiac output [left], low adrenals, shortness of breath, asthma, headaches, insomnia. In animals, low tin results in poor growth, alopecia/bilateral hair loss, hearing loss and reduced feeding efficiency.
Effects of excess: Skin rash, stomach complaints, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache, palpitations.
Requirements: Daily requirement intake [DRI] : none, suggested 10-20 mg daily. Therapeutic Range: 25-250 mg..
Sources: Tin / canned foods, cereal grains, dairy, meat, vegetables, seaweed, licorice, some toothpastes.

Vanadium [V]
Function
: Vanadium is required for glucose tolerance factor, for proper development of bones, cartilage and teeth and for cellular metabolism.
In human studies, daily insulin requirements in Type I diabetes decreased by as much as 14 % , and in Type II diabetics, there was an increase in insulin sensitivity observed following vanadium treatments using either vanadyl sulfate or sodium metavanadate. According to some sources, supplementing vanadium has the potential to improve athletic performance because of the anabolic effect of vanadyl sulfate being similar to insulin[supposedly resulting in higher liver and muscle glycogen stores], however the validity of that claim is not universally accepted.
Effects of deficiency: It may be linked to reproductive problems and kidney disease; supplementation with vanadium may assist with diabetes.
Effects of excess: It may include anything from various aches and pains and flu-like symptoms , to eventually it causing all kinds of bizarre, chemical imbalance. It can also cause a very noticeable green discoloration of the tongue.
Requirements: Recommended dietary allowance [RDA]: none.
Suggested 100 micrograms. Therapeutic Range : 1-100 mg.
Sources: Vegetable oils, fats, black pepper, seafood.

Zinc [Zn]
Function
: Presence in enzymes, carbonic anhydrase and insulin substantiates its essentialness
Effects of deficiency: Unknown in human; rat show evidence of deficiency by impaired growth with definite changes in the skin and fur.
Effects of excess: Unknown from diet; zinc stearate powder: A severe irritation of the respiratory mucous membranes is produced by aspiration with resulting congestion, hyperemia, edema, and obstruction of bronchioles with mucous. Powder containing zinc stearate should never be used for infants and small children.
If intake 75 mg/day: Gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting, nausea, bleeding in stomach, abdominal pain fever and anemia; premature birth and stillbirth. May produce atherosclerosis.
Requirement: 12-20 mg daily.
Sources: Similar to iron: liver, red meat, egg yolk, legumes, whole grains and dark green vegetables; but more abundant in milk.

Thursday, October 1, 2009

LIST OF ESSENTIAL MINERAL BY FUNCTION...[CONTINUED 3]

LIST OF ESSENTIAL MINERAL FY FUNCTION...[CONTINUED 3]

Lithium [Li]
Function:
Li is biologically associated on a gastrointestinal and mental health level. Li is better known for its therapeutic properties with manic-depressive/bipolar disorder; Li in regard to potassium/sodium balance.
Effects of deficiency: Gastrointestinal disorders, low stomach acid [lower part of stomach], heartburn, bloating, bipolar/manic-depressive disorder.
Effects of excess: Nausea, vomiting, weight gain, staggering gait, hypothyroidism/goiter, tremors, liver disease, kidney disease, frequent urination, lethargy, diarrhea, slurring speech, edema, death.
Requirements: Estimated daily intake: 30-100 micrograms. Therapeutic range: 50 micro g – 1500 mg
Sources: Some mineral waters, seaweed, sugarcane.

Manganese [Mn]
Function: It is needed for bone development and maintenance of strong bones. It is also important in the utilization of thiamine, helps to activate enzymes that are necessary for the body’s proper use of vitamin B1, C and biotin. It is important in the formation of thyroxine, the principal hormone of the thyroid gland. Helps in the formation of substances that combat infection, for protein build up such as nucleic acid.
Effects of deficiency: Poor bone growth, slowed growth of hair and nails, diabetes, loss of weight, poor muscle coordination, ear noises, memory loss.
Effects of excess: Causes of excess is exposure and inhalation of ore dust. Poor appetite, apathy, depression, weakness, impotence, disturbed sleep, dementia, violence. Parkinsonism [muscular rigidity, tremor, monotone voice, “frozen” mask-like face] .
Requirements: 5 mg /day.
Sources: Green leafy vegetables, beans, whole grains [unpolished], nuts, coffee, tea, egg yolk.

Molybdenum
Function:
A mineral involved in many enzyme processes, nerve function and protein metabolism. It plays an essential role in several enzymes including xanthine oxidase which is aids in mobilizing iron from liver reserves; aldehyde oxidase which is necessary for oxidation of fats and sulfite oxidase.
Effects of deficiency: Deficiencies can result from excess sulfites [common preservative of foods and drugs] or from refining of foods. Symptoms of deficiency include retarded weight gain, poor appetite, impaired reproduction fast heartbeat, increased rate of breathing, visual problems and shortened life expectancy.
Effects of excess: No case have been reported.
Requirements: Requirement daily intakes [RDI] 45 micro g/day
Sources: milk, beans, breads and cereals.

Nickel
Function:
Nickel is trace mineral that may be thought of in connection to skin allergies or dermatitis from costume jewelry, eyeglass frames or dental material, however of the approximately 10 mg in the body, significant concentrations of nickel are found in RNA [Ribonucleic acid] and DNA [Deoxyribonucleic acid] where interacts with these nucleic acids. Most of plasma nickel is a constituent of the proteins nickeloplasmin and albumin, and it is also thought to be a factor in hormone, lipid and cell membrane metabolism. Insulin response is increased after ingesting nickel, which may be related to its activation of enzymes associated with the breakdown or utilization of glucose.
Effects of deficiency: Ni deficiency results in decreased growth, impaired liver function, changes in skin color and reproductive problems. Hyperglycemia [high blood sugar], depression, liver disease, anemia, low stomach acid, sinus congestion, fatigue, low adrenals.
Nickel and cobalt, both elements share left/right sided cell receptors and are considered essential to human health. Cobalt specifically affects the right coronary artery, resulting in vasodilatation with low level, and vasoconstriction with high levels, while nickel exerts the same effect on the left coronary artery.
The association of Nickel [Ni] to vitamin C deficiency symptoms, for instance, iron deficiency anemia is often found in the presence of low nickel, and it is a well-known fact that vitamin C assist in iron absorption. Both vitamin C and Ni can also be effective with cirrhosis of the liver, hypo-adrenalism, or to improve insulin production. Likewise, pernicious anemia can result from cobalt deficiency, for which vitamin B12 is a well-known treatment, being organically complex with cobalt.
Effects of excess: Ni excess or toxicity is usually not a problem unless several grams are ingested from non-dietary sources, or unless there is a natural tendency to retain too much Ni, which could lead to asthma, angina , skin rush, hypoglycemia [low blood sugar], shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, lowered pulse, increased red blood cells, heart failure [from 50 000-100 000 times the daily intake].However, Ni is quite toxic in its gaseous form of nickel carbonyl, and it has the potential to cause cancer of the sinuses, throat and lungs when insoluble Ni compounds are inhaled for long periods of time, which does not apply to soluble Ni compounds such as chloride, nitrate or sulfate.
Skin reactions such as itching, burning, redness or other rushes are the most symptoms with nickel sensitivity.
Requirements: Dietary Reference Intake [DRI]: 300-700 microgram
Therapeutic Range: 500 micro g-50 mg.
Sources: Unrefined whole grains, nuts, oysters, tea, herring, buckwheat seed, peas, beans, soybeans, lentils.