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Dietary Mineral Supplements & Role in the Diet

Minerals are essential to maintain our bodies in top condition ...

In fact, our body is composed of many minerals, but unfortunately

does not produce the minerals needed for a healthy body.

A deficiency of minerals can lead to various health problems, including arthritis!

Sources of Essential Minerals

Our traditional source of minerals has been from fresh fruit, vegetables and some dairy products.

Today we have to look at other sources to get sufficient minerals for a healthy diet. Some of the reasons for this are:

• Loss of minerals in the soil
• Modern food processing methods
• Popularity of 'Junk' foods

An increasing number of people are turning to dietary mineral

supplements for their source of minerals.

There has been much talk in recent times about various liquid forms of dietary mineral supplements such as:

• Colloidal Mineral Supplements
• Ionic Mineral Supplements

List of Minerals in Food

Minerals and their food sources are:

• Calcium - dairy products, broccoli, turnip and mustard greens
• Phosphorus - dairy products, meats, dried beans, peas and whole grains
• Magnesium - eggs, dairy products, organ meats, nuts, whole grains and leafy vegetables
• Sodium - table salt, processed foods, pickled foods and cured foods
• Chlorine - table salt
• Potassium - bananas, citrus fruits, dried fruits and fish
• Iron - eggs, organ meats, dried fruits, legumes, dark leafy greens and whole grains
• Iodine - saltwater fish and iodized table salt
• Zinc - seafood, meat, eggs, dairy products and whole grains

Minerals Beneficial to Arthritis Sufferers

The most common minerals used to reduce arthritic pains are:

Boron – This trace mineral aids in bone health.

Calcium – This is a much-needed mineral for bone health.

Magnesium – Magnesium helps keep calcium in balance within the system.

Zinc – This mineral is necessary for bone growth, but is often lacking in arthritic patients.

Manganese – Manganese is also necessary for bone growth.

Do NOT ingest manganese with calcium because they can work against each other.

Copper – Copper helps to strengthen connective tissue.

Germanium – This antioxidant helps with pain relief.

Sulfur – A lack of sulfur can result in deterioration of ligaments, cartilage, collagen and tendons.

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Like all other supplements it is important not to exceed the recommended doses and you should consult

your doctor before starting any course of dietary mineral supplements.

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