Master thread about minerals and their importance.
"You can trace every sickness, every disease, and every ailment to a mineral deficiency."
-Linus Pauling
"You can trace every sickness, every disease, and every ailment to a mineral deficiency."
-Linus Pauling
Minerals help us with:
-Energy production
-Growth and development
-The proper utilization of nutrients
-Protein synthesis
-The health of our nervous system and thyroid
-Detoxification
-The functions of various enzymes
-Fighting viruses
-Hormonal health
and a lot more.
-Energy production
-Growth and development
-The proper utilization of nutrients
-Protein synthesis
-The health of our nervous system and thyroid
-Detoxification
-The functions of various enzymes
-Fighting viruses
-Hormonal health
and a lot more.
Nowadays due to factors such as soil depletion, heavy metal exposure, herbicides, pesticides, antacids, endocrine disruptors and the mindless overconsumption, the improper timing, dosing and combinations of mineral supplements, most people have some sort of mineral imbalance
which is obviously a problem.
What we are going to do in this thread, is analyze the importance of each one of the main minerals and also see how we can achieve a proper balance in each one.
What we are going to do in this thread, is analyze the importance of each one of the main minerals and also see how we can achieve a proper balance in each one.
1)Magnesium
Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body and assists more than 300 enzymes (enzymes, not enzymatic reactions, these two are different things) to carry out various chemical reactions in the body such as building proteins, strong bones,
Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body and assists more than 300 enzymes (enzymes, not enzymatic reactions, these two are different things) to carry out various chemical reactions in the body such as building proteins, strong bones,
oxidative phosphorylation, glycolysis, blood pressure, muscle and nerve functions.
Magnesium also acts as an electrical conductor that contracts muscles and makes the heart beat steadily.
More than half of the magnesium in our body is stored in bones, and the remaining in
Magnesium also acts as an electrical conductor that contracts muscles and makes the heart beat steadily.
More than half of the magnesium in our body is stored in bones, and the remaining in
various tissues throughout the body.
Magnesium also plays a role in the active transport of calcium and potassium ions across cell membranes.
Now before starting to pop magnesium supplements, make sure that you've addressed the factors that lead to the depletion of Mg first.
Magnesium also plays a role in the active transport of calcium and potassium ions across cell membranes.
Now before starting to pop magnesium supplements, make sure that you've addressed the factors that lead to the depletion of Mg first.
The main ones are:
-nnEMF
-Phytic acid
-Stress
-Aluminum
-Alcohol
-Diuretics
The best sources of magnesium are:
-Mineral water
-H.metal free cacao
-Swimming in the clean ocean
-Some magnesium supplements that are not filled with toxic food additives
-Organic beef heart
-nnEMF
-Phytic acid
-Stress
-Aluminum
-Alcohol
-Diuretics
The best sources of magnesium are:
-Mineral water
-H.metal free cacao
-Swimming in the clean ocean
-Some magnesium supplements that are not filled with toxic food additives
-Organic beef heart
2)Copper
Copper is an essential trace mineral found in higher concentrations in organs such as the liver, kidneys, brain and heart.
The mitochondria depend on copper for energy metabolism and copper plays a key role in functions within the body such as:
Copper is an essential trace mineral found in higher concentrations in organs such as the liver, kidneys, brain and heart.
The mitochondria depend on copper for energy metabolism and copper plays a key role in functions within the body such as:
-Red blood cell production.
-Iron absorption.
-The regulation of heart rate and blood pressure.
-The development and maintenance of connective tissue.
-The production of SOD and ceruloplasmin.
-Bone health (when a person has enough enough boron and copper in his system
-Iron absorption.
-The regulation of heart rate and blood pressure.
-The development and maintenance of connective tissue.
-The production of SOD and ceruloplasmin.
-Bone health (when a person has enough enough boron and copper in his system
(besides calcium and its regulators obviously) there is a significant increase in bone density).
-Hormone production.
-Immune system maintenance and activation.
-Brain development.
-Oxygen metabolism.
-Formation of collagen.
In order to replenish copper, first make sure
-Hormone production.
-Immune system maintenance and activation.
-Brain development.
-Oxygen metabolism.
-Formation of collagen.
In order to replenish copper, first make sure
to avoid:
-Inorganic iron
-Sodium fluoride
-Heavy metals (pinned tweet)
-Supplementing with large doses of zinc for a long period of time
-Too much stress
-Supplementing with large doses of vitamin C for a long period of time
-Inorganic iron
-Sodium fluoride
-Heavy metals (pinned tweet)
-Supplementing with large doses of zinc for a long period of time
-Too much stress
-Supplementing with large doses of vitamin C for a long period of time
The best dietary sources of copper are:
-G.f organ meats
-Shellfish
-Heavy metal free cacao
-Glyphosate free bee pollen
-Maple syrup
IF, you are going to use a copper supplement, at least use Copper sulfate and start with a very very small dose (even 1 mg).
-G.f organ meats
-Shellfish
-Heavy metal free cacao
-Glyphosate free bee pollen
-Maple syrup
IF, you are going to use a copper supplement, at least use Copper sulfate and start with a very very small dose (even 1 mg).
3)Zinc
Zinc is a trace mineral necessary for almost 100 enzymes to carry out vital chemical reactions that play a key role in:
-The creation of DNA
-Growth of cells
-Building proteins
-Healing damaged tissue
-Supporting a healthy immune system
-Digestion
Zinc is a trace mineral necessary for almost 100 enzymes to carry out vital chemical reactions that play a key role in:
-The creation of DNA
-Growth of cells
-Building proteins
-Healing damaged tissue
-Supporting a healthy immune system
-Digestion
Because it helps cells to grow and multiply, adequate zinc is required during times of rapid growth, such as childhood, adolescence and pregnancy.
Zinc is also the primary factor in our ability to recycle vitamin C.
In order to replenish zinc, first make sure to avoid:
Zinc is also the primary factor in our ability to recycle vitamin C.
In order to replenish zinc, first make sure to avoid:
-Xenoestrogens
-Heavy metals
-Phytic acid
-Consuming too much magnesium
-Alcohol
The best sources of zinc are:
-Shellfish
-Beef
-Heavy metals
-Phytic acid
-Consuming too much magnesium
-Alcohol
The best sources of zinc are:
-Shellfish
-Beef
4)Cobalt
Cobalt is used in the body to help absorb and process vitamin B12, is a cofactor for the formation of thyroxine, it is necessary for the production of blood cells and is essential for the metabolism of carbohydrates (cobalt is part of the biotin-dependent Krebs cycle)
Cobalt is used in the body to help absorb and process vitamin B12, is a cofactor for the formation of thyroxine, it is necessary for the production of blood cells and is essential for the metabolism of carbohydrates (cobalt is part of the biotin-dependent Krebs cycle)
and fats, helps the conversion of folate and aids in the repair of myelin shealth.
Cobalt can activate some of the enzymes that zinc and manganese activate.
In order to have enough cobalt just make sure to not be vegan or vegetarian and consume (don't over-consume) red meat.
Cobalt can activate some of the enzymes that zinc and manganese activate.
In order to have enough cobalt just make sure to not be vegan or vegetarian and consume (don't over-consume) red meat.
5)Phosphorus
You don't really have to worry about having too little phosphorus.
Having too much phosphorus in the body is actually more common than having too little.
Next to calcium, phosphorus is the most abundant mineral in the body and these 2 work closely together.
You don't really have to worry about having too little phosphorus.
Having too much phosphorus in the body is actually more common than having too little.
Next to calcium, phosphorus is the most abundant mineral in the body and these 2 work closely together.
Phosphorus helps filter out waste in the kidneys and plays an essential role in how the body stores and uses energy.
Phosphorus is needed for the growth, maintenance, and repair of all tissues and cells, and for the production of the genetic building blocks, DNA and RNA.
Phosphorus is needed for the growth, maintenance, and repair of all tissues and cells, and for the production of the genetic building blocks, DNA and RNA.
Phosphorus is also needed to help balance and use other vitamins and minerals, including vitamin D, iodine, magnesium, and zinc.
The best source of phosphorus is raw milk.
The best source of phosphorus is raw milk.
6) Calcium
Calcium is a mineral needed for bone and teeth formation, nerve function, regulating heartbeat and helping muscles to contract.
About 99% of the body’s calcium is stored in bones and the remaining 1% is found in blood, muscle, and other tissues.
Calcium is a mineral needed for bone and teeth formation, nerve function, regulating heartbeat and helping muscles to contract.
About 99% of the body’s calcium is stored in bones and the remaining 1% is found in blood, muscle, and other tissues.
The body gets the calcium it needs in two ways.
One is by eating foods that contain calcium and the other is by drawing from calcium in the body.
If one does not eat enough calcium-containing foods, the body will remove calcium from bones.
One is by eating foods that contain calcium and the other is by drawing from calcium in the body.
If one does not eat enough calcium-containing foods, the body will remove calcium from bones.
Ideally, the calcium that is “borrowed” from the bones will be replaced at a later point.
But this doesn’t always happen, and can’t always be accomplished just by eating more calcium if vitamin K2 and D levels are not optimal or the person eats large doses phytic acid.
But this doesn’t always happen, and can’t always be accomplished just by eating more calcium if vitamin K2 and D levels are not optimal or the person eats large doses phytic acid.
Calcium is crucial for thyroid health and when it is absent the stress hormone PTH rises.
Calcium also stimulates LH and is thus a crucial mineral for androgen health.
The best sources of calcium are:
-Raw dairy
-Bone broth/marrow
-Eggshells
Calcium also stimulates LH and is thus a crucial mineral for androgen health.
The best sources of calcium are:
-Raw dairy
-Bone broth/marrow
-Eggshells
7) Boron
Boron is a trace mineral that:
-Helps our bodies metabolize vitamins and minerals.
-Has a key role in bone health and brain health.
-Lowers excessive estrogen and SHBG.
-Boosts fee and total testosterone levels.
-Can also extend the half life of vitamin D.
Boron is a trace mineral that:
-Helps our bodies metabolize vitamins and minerals.
-Has a key role in bone health and brain health.
-Lowers excessive estrogen and SHBG.
-Boosts fee and total testosterone levels.
-Can also extend the half life of vitamin D.
-Supports the adrenals.
-Helps the body retain and utilize other minerals such as magnesium and calcium.
-Improves muscle coordination and muscle glycogen.
-Improves sleep.
-Removes sodium fluoride.
The best dietary sources of boron are:
-Prunes
-Raisins
-Avocados
-Helps the body retain and utilize other minerals such as magnesium and calcium.
-Improves muscle coordination and muscle glycogen.
-Improves sleep.
-Removes sodium fluoride.
The best dietary sources of boron are:
-Prunes
-Raisins
-Avocados
8) Selenium
Selenium is a trace mineral which is an essential component of various enzymes and proteins, called selenoproteins that help to make DNA and protect against cell damage and infections.
These proteins are also involved in reproduction and the metabolism of thyroid
Selenium is a trace mineral which is an essential component of various enzymes and proteins, called selenoproteins that help to make DNA and protect against cell damage and infections.
These proteins are also involved in reproduction and the metabolism of thyroid
hormones.
Most selenium in the body is stored in muscle tissue, although the thyroid gland holds the highest concentration of selenium due to various selenoproteins that assist with thyroid function.
In order to replenish selenium you must basically avoid heavy metals
Most selenium in the body is stored in muscle tissue, although the thyroid gland holds the highest concentration of selenium due to various selenoproteins that assist with thyroid function.
In order to replenish selenium you must basically avoid heavy metals
(especially mercury) and also not mindlessly supplement iodine.
The best sources of selenium are:
-Shellfish
-Fin fish
-Eggs
-Beef
-Turkey
-Chicken
The best sources of selenium are:
-Shellfish
-Fin fish
-Eggs
-Beef
-Turkey
-Chicken
9) Iodine
Iodine is crucial in order to make antimicrobial peptides, the health of our thyroid, Leydig cells and the function of the immune system.
In order to replenish iodine, you need to make sure to avoid sodium fluoride.
Now the problem with iodine is that it forces
Iodine is crucial in order to make antimicrobial peptides, the health of our thyroid, Leydig cells and the function of the immune system.
In order to replenish iodine, you need to make sure to avoid sodium fluoride.
Now the problem with iodine is that it forces
inferior fats to get detoxed through the skin FAST and can lead to rushes and similar issues if a person has megadosed on these fats.
Well the solution to this is again, don't mindlessly consume supplements.
I suggest a weekly "dose" for lack of a better term of organic sea
Well the solution to this is again, don't mindlessly consume supplements.
I suggest a weekly "dose" for lack of a better term of organic sea
weed or if this is not an option a quality kelp supplement which does not contain more than 250μg.
And do not forget to use sea salt.
And do not forget to use sea salt.
10)Sulfur
Sulfur is the third most abundant mineral in your body, it is crucial for the health of your skin, hair, nails, tendons, ligaments and helps the production of glutathione.
Dietary sources of sulfur include:
-Free range egss
-Raw dairy
-Galric/onion
Sulfur is the third most abundant mineral in your body, it is crucial for the health of your skin, hair, nails, tendons, ligaments and helps the production of glutathione.
Dietary sources of sulfur include:
-Free range egss
-Raw dairy
-Galric/onion
*MSM is relatively safe*
11)Chromium
Chromium is an essential mineral and low levels of chromium will increase blood sugar (so triglycerides as well) and increase the risk for a number of conditions from diabetes all the way to heart disease.
11)Chromium
Chromium is an essential mineral and low levels of chromium will increase blood sugar (so triglycerides as well) and increase the risk for a number of conditions from diabetes all the way to heart disease.
Dietary sources of chromium include:
-Organic organ meats
-Shellfish
-Potatoes (partly how the potato diet became so popular)
12)Manganese
Manganese is a trace mineral which is both essential and potentially toxic (as with any other mineral).
Manganese for example helps the
-Organic organ meats
-Shellfish
-Potatoes (partly how the potato diet became so popular)
12)Manganese
Manganese is a trace mineral which is both essential and potentially toxic (as with any other mineral).
Manganese for example helps the
body form:
-Connective tissue
-Bones
-Blood clotting factors
-Sex hormones
-Plays a role in fat and carbohydrate metabolism
-Calcium absorption
-Blood sugar regulation
-Supports fertility
Manganese is a component of the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase which helps fight
-Connective tissue
-Bones
-Blood clotting factors
-Sex hormones
-Plays a role in fat and carbohydrate metabolism
-Calcium absorption
-Blood sugar regulation
-Supports fertility
Manganese is a component of the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase which helps fight
free radicals (never neglect the oxidative stress aspect to diseases, mitochondria consume over 90% of the oxygen used by cells, they are especially vulnerable to oxidative stress), is necessary for normal brain and nerve function and is necessary for GnRH.
The source of manganese that i recommend is maple syrup.
13/14)Sodium/Potassium
Sodium is one of the body's electrolytes (minerals that the body needs in relatively large amounts and carry an electric charge when dissolved in body fluids such as blood).
13/14)Sodium/Potassium
Sodium is one of the body's electrolytes (minerals that the body needs in relatively large amounts and carry an electric charge when dissolved in body fluids such as blood).
Most of the body’s sodium is located in blood and in the fluid around cells.
The human body requires sodium to conduct nerve impulses, contract and relax muscles, and maintain the proper balance of water and minerals.
Without enough sodium in your diet you will experience
The human body requires sodium to conduct nerve impulses, contract and relax muscles, and maintain the proper balance of water and minerals.
Without enough sodium in your diet you will experience
adrenal fatigue, gut problems, insomnia and ED (these are the first symptoms).
Obviously do not go all the way to consuming 20 grams of sodium a day.
Just do not drink too much water and salt your foods since the best source of sodium is of course sea salt.
Obviously do not go all the way to consuming 20 grams of sodium a day.
Just do not drink too much water and salt your foods since the best source of sodium is of course sea salt.
Avoid himalayan salt due to iron fortification.
Potassium is an essential mineral that is needed by all tissues in the body.
Its main role in the body is to help maintain normal levels of fluid inside our cells(*).
Potassium also helps muscles to contract and supports normal
Potassium is an essential mineral that is needed by all tissues in the body.
Its main role in the body is to help maintain normal levels of fluid inside our cells(*).
Potassium also helps muscles to contract and supports normal
blood pressure.
Potassium is the third most abundant mineral in the body.
(*)Potassium is the main electrolyte in the ICF, and it determines the amount of water inside the cells.
The best sources of potassium are:
-Avocados
-Bananas
-Winter squash
-Potatoes
-Coconut water
Potassium is the third most abundant mineral in the body.
(*)Potassium is the main electrolyte in the ICF, and it determines the amount of water inside the cells.
The best sources of potassium are:
-Avocados
-Bananas
-Winter squash
-Potatoes
-Coconut water
That's it for now.
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