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DTRCN:     hi Marcia
DAlexan451:     Hello.  How are you this week?
DTRCN:     pretty good....working 10 hr days so stressed to the max next week
back to normal
DAlexan451:     If I disappear it's because my computer cut me off and I will go
to another one.  I haven't
DAlexan451:     left you!
DTRCN:     ok will wait and how are you?
DAlexan451:     Just fine.  Enjoying my last week before back to school.
DTRCN:     I bet summer is just tooooo short......lol
DAlexan451:     For sure!
DTRCN:     we are making appts for Oct where I work and I can't even get into
summer.....grin
DAlexan451:     Is anyone else joining us?
DTRCN:     My other two students opted for self study...so it is us and if you
are ready we can begin
DAlexan451:     Let's go.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     Magnesium, and the Electrolytes-
DTRCN:     Sodium, Potassium, and Chloride
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     FACT:  "A Short History of the Magnesium Catastrophe
DTRCN:     in the US"
DTRCN:     Currently, annual American deaths from Mg deficiency are
DTRCN:     between 215,000 and 869,000.
DTRCN:     This is equivalent to the atomic bombings
DTRCN:     of several small US cities.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     The Journal article this is from I will be sending you in an email.
DTRCN:     The basic statistics are true  which means there is a real
DTRCN:     problem in the US with people obtaining the Mg they need
DTRCN:     for optimal health.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     MAGNESIUM = Mg
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     HISTORY:   In 1618 a pool of water in England was found to have
DTRCN:     purgative effects on people drinking it.   It was then touted as
DTRCN:     a remedy and blood purifier. Finally Mg was identified as the
DTRCN:     mineral giving the purgative factor to the water.
DTRCN:     PROPERTIES:   Mg carries a positive charge of electricity so
DTRCN:     it is important to maintain electrical potential in the nerves and
DTRCN:     muscle tissues in the body.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     NOTE:  60% of the Mg is found in the bone and the rest is in the
cells.
DTRCN:     They believe the bone acts as a storage factor for the Mg in case the
DTRCN:      body is depleted.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     FUNCTIONS:  This is a small list of major functions
DTRCN:     1)  Mg is involved in over 300 enzymes in the body and
DTRCN:     of bodily functions.
DTRCN:     2)  helps burn glucose for energy
DTRCN:     3)  is required in the photosynthesis (the reaction in green plants)
DTRCN:     upon which ALL life ultimately depends.
DTRCN:     4)  Mg aids in nerve and muscle functions
DTRCN:     5)  assist with RNA/DNA
DTRCN:     6)  helps deposit Ca in the bones
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     SOURCES:  Fruits, veggies, cereals, dairy products, grains.
DTRCN:     but remember over 80% of Mg is lost when foods are processed.
DTRCN:     ABSORPTION:
DTRCN:     1)  high protein intake requires more Mg
DTRCN:     2)  high Fat in the diet hinders Mg absorption
DTRCN:     3)  high Ca intake hinders Mg absorption
DTRCN:     4)  any type of digestive problem will hinder Mg absorption
DTRCN:     5)  increased exercise causes high excretion of Mg
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     DEFICIENCY Signs or Symptoms:
DTRCN:     1)  they now believe Mg deficiency is responsible for over
DTRCN:      300,000 cardiac deaths a year.
DTRCN:     2)  seizures, anorexia
DTRCN:      3)  neurologic problems
DTRCN:     4)  memory disorientation then confusion, hallucinations
DTRCN:     5)  renal disease
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     OHA & RDA = 400mg
DTRCN:     the average daily intake per person is 172-260mg)
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     The Kidneys regulates Mg levels in the body
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     TOXICITY:  There have been no reported toxic effects from high doses
DTRCN:     of Mg unless that person was in kidney failure.
DAlexan451:     If so many people are dying from this, why don't we hear more
about it?
DTRCN:     very good question........several athletes' deaths within the last
few years have been
DTRCN:     attributed to lack of Mg, but it is very hard as it usually looks
like heart failure.
DTRCN:     The best clues are they are people in good shape, health and so they
look at everything
DAlexan451:     Is it a problem for the elderly?
DTRCN:     but they still don't want to accept such a big part of nutrients in
health.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     Elderly as we discussed last week in D & A have many problems.  And
they have not done in
DAlexan451:     Is that why sport drinks are an important part of exercise and
sport activity?
DTRCN:     blanket studies for this except in nursing facilities and there it is
a problem.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     Well sport drinks do not have Mg in them.   They mostly tout having
electrolytes and water
DTRCN:     will benefit one just more as it has all the minerals.
DTRCN:     .
DAlexan451:     I see.  So, how does one make up for losses of Mg.?
DTRCN:     any other questions Marcia?
DTRCN:     eat a varied diet and supplement.
DTRCN:     .
DAlexan451:     Ok.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     NOTE:   the FDA funded a study on Mg based on research done by a
DTRCN:     CA chemist who proved that persons drinking water with HIGH Mg
content
DTRCN:     had less heart disease.     The study began in 1995 and I assume is
DTRCN:     ongoing as I cannot find any conclusion.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     Ca/Mg are in a 2/1 ratio in the body.    As high Ca can inhibit Mg
DTRCN:     absorption.....high Mg can inhibit Ca so the
DTRCN:     2/1 ratio should be used if you are supplementing.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     NOTE:  if Ca and Mg have a 2/1 ratio and you are increasing
DTRCN:     your Ca to 1000 - 1200mg you will need to adjust your Mg to
DTRCN:     1000mg/500mg or 1200mg/600mg
DTRCN:     One book suggest since they have similar functions in the body they
DTRCN:     may be antagonist.  The difference:  Ca stimulates muscle contraction

DTRCN:     while Mg stimulates muscle relaxation.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     COMMENT:  "Lack of certain minerals may be the single most
DTRCN:     important factor causing chronic fatigue in conditioned athletes,"
says Gabe
DTRCN:     Mirkin MD he himself is a distance runner.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     Minerals can be stored in the body in small amounts most must be
DTRCN:     replaced daily or body stores will be depleted quickly.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     any questions about Mg Marcia
DAlexan451:     No.
DTRCN:     ok.
DTRCN:     if you think of anything later please email me or you can IM me
online.....add me to your
DTRCN:     buddy list and catch me anytime.
DAlexan451:     ok
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     Understanding our Kidneys in conjunction with Electrolytes
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     The Kidneys filter 500 gallons of blood a day through our bodies.
DTRCN:     They are in control of maintaining the homeostasis of our
electrolytes.
DTRCN:     They also:  excrete toxins,  regulate fluids outside the cells,  and
DTRCN:     regulate excretion or retention of various minerals, vitamins, etc
for body health
DTRCN:     ELECTROLYTES = Potassium=K,  Sodium=Na,  Chlorine=Cl
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     They are separate minerals but work so closely in the body to
DTRCN:     maintain balance we will discuss them together.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:      "regulate fluids outside the cells?"
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     Na and Cl are on the outside of the cell and K is on the inside
DTRCN:     this balance is kept by the concentration of Na/Cl being the same as
K
DTRCN:     therefore homeostasis. If something goes wrong K tries to come out
DTRCN:     and compensate for Na/Cl leaving the cell deficient in K,  NOT GOOD.
DTRCN:     This can cause body fluid imbalance resulting in illness or death.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     Edema is a good example if you know the term.   Have you heard of it?
DAlexan451:     Swelling?
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     they usually call it water retention something we women seem to excel
at....<g>
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     the body retains Na and builds up fluid due to an imbalance and the
DTRCN:     fluid goes into the tissues but the main problem is when it gets
around
DAlexan451:     Thus salt tablets?
DTRCN:     the heart.....that can cause death by putting pressure on the heart
and
DTRCN:     making it beat harder.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     actually salt tablets are used in hot humid climates where there is
excess sweating.
DAlexan451:     they had them at cheerleader camp/Florida/August.
DTRCN:     Usually with edema the restrict salt and sometimes add potassium/K
DTRCN:     Yes, that would make sense.....also it is really important to drink
lots of fluids
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     NOTE:  new studies have shown that Na restriction is inconsistent in
DTRCN:     its ability to lower blood pressure (B/P is one way the kidneys
maintain
DTRCN:     electrolyte balance) in some people.  In Fact, approximately 30% of
DTRCN:     individuals with hypertension itÆs due to their being sodium
DTRCN:     sensitive.....the other 70% are not helped by Na restriction.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     POTASSIUM = K is found in the cells
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     SODIUM = Na and CHLORIDE = Cl are found in the blood plasma and
DTRCN:     other outside fluids.    Cl can also be found in the cellular fluid.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     Cl is part of hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice in the stomach
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     NOTE:  again if Na is depleted then K will be released from the cells
DTRCN:     to try and compensate.   When the K is depleted, death may follow
DTRCN:     if intervention is not given.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     ELECTROLYTES = a solution that conducts electric current when
DTRCN:     dissolved in water (H2o) they separate into "charged particles
DTRCN:     (ions) and they conduct the electrical current in our bodies
DTRCN:     which keeps all of our systems functioning.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     POTASSIUM = K
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     FUNCTIONS:
DTRCN:     1)  functions as an electrolyte
DTRCN:     2)  assist Ca with regulating neuromuscular activity
DTRCN:     3)  promotes cellular growth
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     DEFICIENCY:  can cause the heart to stop beating.  Diuretics cause
excess excretion of K.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     PROPERTIES:  K is absorbed in the small intestines and if it is
DTRCN:     not needed it will be excreted by the kidneys.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     TOXICITY:  If K is taken in high doses at ONE time it can also cause
DTRCN:     heart failure.    So if one wants to supplement take it in small
doses
DTRCN:     through out the day.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     The "too much" figure is not stated but Dr. Hendler recommends
DTRCN:     NOT taking more than 99mg
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     A medium banana has 630 mg of K in it
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     You could obviously OD on bananas......however the book also states
DTRCN:     that most people take in up to ........1 - 2 grams a day so that
leaves
DTRCN:     a high range for toxicity.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     That dose is NOT recommended
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     unless prescribed by a physician
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     SOURCES:  dairy products, potatoes, fruits and veggies and meats
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     How much of the K ingested is actually absorbed?
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     Again it is absorbed to the NEED with minerals........but if we talk
DTRCN:     availability for absorption then we are talking possible 30 to 50%
DTRCN:     of what we eat and that is for a healthy individual.   I would say
most
DTRCN:     absorb around 30%.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     But remember the body is does not retain minerals if there is no
need.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     questions
DTRCN:     .
DAlexan451:     No.  I need to read over this and make sure it all registers.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     I know what you mean.....that is why I try to be available.  And if
you email the questions
DTRCN:     we can discuss them at the first of next  class.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     ready to go ahead?
DAlexan451:     OK
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     SODIUM = Na
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     FUNCTIONS:
DTRCN:     1)  as an electrolyte in conduction of nerve impulses
DTRCN:     2)  control of muscle contraction
DTRCN:     3)  controls plasma volume
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     Absorption is through the intestines and excreted in the urine.
But
DTRCN:     the body will absorb more Na if more is taken in and if not
DTRCN:     adequately excreted then edema results.  Sweating helps excrete Na.
DTRCN:     .
DAlexan451:     My dog thinks my husband is a giant salt lick!
DTRCN:     NOTE:   Rarely do you see a Na deficiency. If one had a
DTRCN:     Na deficiency then Cl and K would be deficient also.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:  muscle cramps, mental apathy, loss of appetite
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     SOURCES:    all processed foods, salt, soy sauce
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     TOXICITY:  in some who are "salt sensitive" hypertension,  edema
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     CHLORIDE = Cl
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     PROPERTIES:  Cl comes from table salt as sodium chloride.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     FUNCTIONS:
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     1)  works with Na to maintain water balance of our body system
DTRCN:     which is necessary for life.
DTRCN:     2)  formation of stomach acid HcL
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     ABSORPTION:  Cl is absorbed in the intestines and excreted
DTRCN:     in sweat and thru the kidneys
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     DEFICIENCY SIGNS:  loss of appetite, muscle weakness, lethargy.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     There is NO RDA of Cl or Na due to the fact most people
DTRCN:     get sufficient amounts and usually too much.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     Electrolyte deficiencies are usually caused by:  Diuretics, alcohol,
DTRCN:     caffeine, heavy exercise/sweating, digestive flu, intestinal
problems,
DTRCN:     vomiting, diarrhea, fasting or any high loss of body fluids such as
blood,
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     any comments or questions Marcia?
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     hi see you are back.........grin
DAlexan451:     Sorry, computer cut me off.
DTRCN:     does that happen often?
DAlexan451:     No, I was trying to use another one on our network so my husband
could work!  Not a good ide
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     yep, networking is tricky stuff
DAlexan451:     Functions of Cl??You were saying?
DTRCN:     ok if you did not get it......it will be in the library for download
as I did not realize I
DTRCN:     had lost you.
DTRCN:     to much into getting the info on screen.
DTRCN:     sorry
DTRCN:     .
DAlexan451:     that's ok
DTRCN:     were you able to download last weeks.
DAlexan451:     Yes.  I got it.
DTRCN:     great if ready we will go on with Iodine
DAlexan451:     Is thirst a sign that ones sodius if off?
DTRCN:     not that I know of that is usually a symptom of diabetes.
DAlexan451:     ok
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     IODINE = I
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     NOTE:   70 to 80% of all iodine in the body is in the Thyroidgland
located in the neck.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     Iodine must be available for the thyroid gland to execute it's
functions
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     FUNCTIONS:
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     1)  Metabolism of ALL energy nutrients
DTRCN:     2)  assist with physical and mental growth
DTRCN:     3)  iodine is needed for the Thyroid to produce it's regulating
hormones
DTRCN:     even a minor deficiency can cause enlargement of the thyroid gland.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:      Energy nutrients?
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     These include the B vitamins, and Mg plus all other nutrients that
DTRCN:     help the conversion of nutrients to energy in the body.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     While there is almost NO deficiency shown by blood work from lab
DTRCN:     results,  deficiencies still exist and the symptoms are as follows:
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     1)  Myxedema = large saggy bags under the eyes
DTRCN:     2)  thickened nose and swollen lips
DTRCN:     3)  in children "I" def. results in cretinism(stunted growth) and
mental
DTRCN:     retardation
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     With the advent of "iodized" salt thyroid deficiencies were almost
DAlexan451:     Kawinis Clubs have a program to help 3rd. world countries get
iodine into their diet.
DTRCN:     wiped out in areas not along the coast or with deprived iodine soil.
DAlexan451:     The Goiter Belt
DTRCN:     right
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     But due to the new trend of "low salt" diets iodine def. is making a
comeback
DTRCN:     SOURCES high in Iodine are of course.........sea food and sea weed.
DTRCN:     Since coastal lands are also high in iodine food grown in those areas
DTRCN:     are also good.   As we tell everyone to cut back on their salt we
need to
DTRCN:     remind them to replace their Iodine by eating seafood or produce
DTRCN:     grown in enriched iodine soil.  Or make sure it is in their
supplement.
DTRCN:     I would encourage you all to add fish (ocean) to your diet
DTRCN:     .
DAlexan451:     My dad told me once (Detroit) that all his school teachers had
goiters!  He was born in 03
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     that does not surprise me........if you weren't on a farm in those
days Iodine
DTRCN:     def was quite easy to have.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     OHA & RDA = 150mcg
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     1000 micrograms = 1 milligram and 1000mg = 1 gram
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     One note I have personally seen within the last few years 6 cases of
idoine def.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     Do Cl or I have a toxicity?
DTRCN:     Cl probably would if in supplemental form but as far as I know you
DTRCN:     cannot even get it alone.    But if you use too much Na then the Cl
goes
DTRCN:     with it.   Therefore it would play a part in edema and hypertension
as a
DTRCN:     toxicity problem.
DTRCN:     .
DAlexan451:     Does the thyroid get bigger because it is trying to obtain
iodine?
DTRCN:     The side effect of too much Iodine is acne in certain people
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     That makes sense but I really am not sure of the exact reason.  Will
look it up and see what
DTRCN:     I can find
DTRCN:     /
DAlexan451:     OK
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     The side effect of too much Iodine is acne in certain people
DTRCN:     but that was 20mg milligrams a day.  So it is possible but not
probable.
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     That is basically it for this evening.....I will be sending you some
emails with info for
DAlexan451:     What kind of salt do they use on snack foods?
DTRCN:     discussion in next class
DTRCN:     .
DTRCN:     just regular table salt unless it specifies sea salt or something
else.
DAlexan451:     What, no homework?
DTRCN:     but as with sugar....salt is salt.   I don't think the body can
differeniate.
DTRCN:     well this reading will be the homework......lol
DAlexan451:     That's fine with me!  Goodnight and thanks
DTRCN:     I want to discuss the Validity of Articles you read or hear.
DTRCN:     ok and have a great week Marcia
DTRCN:     .
DAlexan451:     Thanks
DTRCN:     welcome