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Boron
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- Helps the body to retain and absorb calcium
- Helps increase inter-cellular communications
- Enhances the body's immune system
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Calcium
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- CDC recommends 1300 mg per day for girls age
9-18
- Essential for the prevention of osteoporosis in
post-menopausal women
- Most Americans get only 50% of the calcium they need from their diet
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Chromium
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- Helps increase the body's sensitivity to insulin
- Helps regulate fat and cholesterol synthesis
in the liver
- May be effective in alleviating elevated blood
sugar levels (hyperglycemia)
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Cobalt
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- A co-facter and activator for many enzymes
- The central component for the vitamin B 12
- A necessary co-factor for the production
of thyroid hormone
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Copper
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- Necessary for the proper functioning of the
immune system
- Protects against free radicals
- Anti-parasitic
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Germanium
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- Protects the body from free radical damage
- May be used when and individual has had a
serious illness that requires an increased
oxygen level
- Known to enhance the immune system by
stimulating the production of natural killer cells
like T-Suppressor cells
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Gold
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- Has been reported to be effective against active
joint inflammation
- Is not analgesic but may have anti-inflammatory effects
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Iodine
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- An essential component of the thyroid hormones
Triodothyronine T-3 and Thyroxine T-4 and is essential to thyroid function
- Thyroid hormones are key dto the development of organs and the epidermal layers of the brain
- Regulates the body's metabolism, thermostat and blood vessels
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Iron
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- Low iron found in anemia with limited oxygen
transport, which impairs energy metabolism of the muscles
- Required for red blood cell, hemoglobin, and myoglobin formation. Aids in the transport of oxygen through the body via red blood cells and the storage of oxygen in the muscles
- Other important activities requiring iron include: liver detoxification, the metabolism of fatty acids and other immune system functions
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Magnesium
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- An electrolyte needed for proper muscle, nerve and enzyme function
- Low levels can increase the risk of life-threatining rhythm problems
- Circulation Journal suggest that it aids patients
with heart disease
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Manganese
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- Essential for normal brain and muscle function
- Essential in forming and cushioning material
between joints
- Key to many enzyme functions and acts as catalyst for utilizing choline, biotin, ascorbic acid and thiamine
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Molybdenum
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- Vital in 3 enzyme functions in the body:
sulfate oxidase, aldehyde oxidase, and xanthine oxidase
- Known to fight cavities
- Helps carry oxygen to the cells, assists in carbohydrate
and fat metabolism, and in iron utilization
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Platinum
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- Has been found to have a stimulating effect on the body early in the morning
- Used in a lesser amount may have some effect on carcinoma
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Potassium
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- Needed for proper nerve and muscle (including heart) function
- Helps regulate the electrolyte balance of the body
- Diets high in fat, refined sugar and sodium lower potassium levels
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Selenium
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- Supports a health immune system, as well as
cardiovascular systyem
- Is considered the most effecient antioxidant
- May prevent cellular and sub-cellular lipids and fats from be peroxidized, which means preventing body fats from going rancid
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Silver
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- Effective anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-microbial
- Known for its' anti-biotic properties, it stimulates the immune system
- May be used as an antiseptic cleanser
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Sulfur
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- Essential in the repair of the cartilage in the joints
- Very important in the healing of the skin tissue
after surgery
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Vanadium
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- Helps make cell receptors more sensitive to insulin
- May help keep excessive cholesterol from building up
- Helps with the absorption of glucose
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Zinc
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- Necessary for the proper use of insulin, the hormones that regulates blood sugar
- Supports healthy immune function
- Vital for wound healing from surgery and tissue repair following radiation/chemotherapy
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