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"CAL"
"CALCIUM USRDA-ADULTS: 1000 mg"
"May be toxic in daily doses of 2000mg or more."
"Calcium is an essential mineral for building"
"and maintaining healthy teeth and bones. For"
"calcium to do it's job, vitamin D, phosphorous"
"and magnesium must be present. It is constant-"
"ly being removed and replaced at the rate of"
"about 20% per year."
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"NATURAL SOURCES: Milk products; salmon; dried"
"beans; green vegetables; soybeans; sardines;"
"collard greens; turnip greens and peanuts."
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"PURPORTED BENEFITS: Builds strong bones; helps"
"regulate heartbeat; aids muscles & nerves."
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"Deficiency may cause rickets; osteoporosis."
"CHR"
"CHROMIUM EST. SAFE & ADEQUATE-ADULT .01-.04mg"
"No known toxicity."
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"Acts with insulin in metabolizing sugar."
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"NATURAL SOURCES: Meat; cheese; chicken; dried"
"beans; brewers yeast."
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"PURPORTED BENEFITS: May reduce the risk of"
"developing diabetes."
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"Deficiency symptoms uncertain, may be linked"
"with diabetes."
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"COP"
"COPPER EST. SAFE & ADEQUATE-ADULTS: 2 - 3 mg"
"Excess copper may cause gastro-intestinal dis-"
"orders."
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"Aids in the formation of red blood cells & the"
"assimilation of vitamin C."
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"NATURAL SOURCES: Oysters; beef and pork liver;"
"nuts; dried beans; peas; whole wheat."
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"PURPORTED BENEFITS: Helps to increase energy."
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"Deficiency may result in anemia; poor bone and"
"nerve tissue development; swelling of tissues."
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"FLU"
"FLUORINE EST. SAFE & ADEQUATE-ADULTS 1.5 - 4mg"
"Large doses may discolor teeth. Megadoses are"
"highly toxic."
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"Fluorine has been very effective in reducing"
"tooth decay when added to drinking water. It"
"strengthens teeth and bones."
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"NATURAL SOURCES: Fluoridated water; fish and"
"animal foods."
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"PURPORTED BENEFITS: Prevents tooth decay."
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"Deficiency may result in tooth decay."
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"IOD"
"IODINE USRDA-ADULTS 150 mcg"
"No known toxicity to natural iodine."
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"Most of the body's iodine is contained in the"
"thyroid gland. The thyroid regulates the body"
"metabolism and growth. Americans get most of"
"their iodine from iodized salt."
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"NATURAL SOURCES: Iodized salt; sea salt; kelp;"
"seafood; onions."
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"PURPORTED BENEFITS: Aids in burning excess fat"
"prevents goiter; promotes growth; aids normal"
"reproduction; helps raise energy level."
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"Deficiency may cause goiter; hypothyroidism."
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"IRO"
"IRON USRDA-ADULTS: 18 mg"
"Large doses may cause toxic buildup in the"
"heart, liver and pancreas."
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"Iron is essential to the production of red"
"blood cells and assimilation of B vitamins."
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"NATURAL SOURCES: Organ meats; red meat; peas;"
"dried beans; dried prunes, raisins, apricots &"
"peaches; oatmeal; molasses; egg yolk; enriched"
"and whole grain cereals."
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"PURPORTED BENEFITS: Increases energy level;"
"aids growth."
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"Deficiency may cause iron deficiency anemia;"
"fatigue."
"MAG"
"MAGNESIUM USRDA-ADULTS: 400 mg"
"Megadoses may cause imbalance in the calcium/"
"magnesium/phosphorus ratio; nervous disorders."
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"Magnesium is important in metabolizing vitamin"
"C, phosphorus, potassium & sodium. It is vital"
"for conducting nerve impulses to muscles."
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"NATURAL SOURCES: Green leafy vegetables; nuts;"
"seeds; apples; whole grains; grapefruit."
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"PURPORTED BENEFITS: Helps build healthy bones;"
"aids in release of energy in muscles; assists"
"in production of proteins; may help prevent"
"heart attacks."
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"Deficiency may cause muscle & nerve disorders."
"MAN"
"MANGANESE EST. SAFE & ADEQUATE-ADULT 2.5-5 mg"
"May be toxic in megadoses."
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"Manganese aids in the proper digestion of food"
"and is used in the formation of the principal"
"hormone of the thyroid gland. It also helps in"
"the activation of enzymes important in the use"
"of various vitamins."
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"NATURAL SOURCES: Nuts; green leafy vegetables;"
"whole grains; peas; egg yolk; fruits."
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"PURPORTED BENEFITS: Promotes proper nervous"
"system function; aids digestion; helps build"
"healthy bones; aids reproduction."
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"Deficiency may cause muscle coordination loss."
"MOL"
"MOLYBDENUM EST. SAFE & ADEQUATE-ADULT .15-.5mg"
"May be toxic in doses over 5 mg daily."
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"This mineral is an essential part of xanthine"
"the enzyme which is important in utilization"
"of iron."
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"NATURAL SOURCES: Whole grains; legumes; liver;"
"dark green vegetables; kidney."
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"PURPORTED BENEFITS: Assists in the prevention"
"of anemia; aids in metabolizing fat and carbo-"
"hydrates."
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"Deficiency consequences are uncertain but may"
"cause symptoms similar to gout."
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"PHO"
"PHOSPHORUS USRDA-ADULT: 1g"
"No known toxicity."
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"Important in the formation of healthy bones &"
"teeth; aids in metabolizing carbohydrates; fat"
"and protein; involved in the formation of cell"
"membranes and enzymes."
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"NATURAL SOURCES: Meat; fish; soft drinks; milk"
"products; poultry; eggs; whole grain products."
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"PURPORTED BENEFITS: Aids in formation of bones"
"and teeth; necessary for heart regularity and"
"normal kidney function; raises energy level."
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"Deficiency may cause rickets;weakness;malaise;"
"irregular heart rhythm; hypoglycemia."
"POT"
"POTASSIUM SAFE & ADEQUATE-ADULT: 1875-5625 mg"
"Megadoses may be toxic."
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"Potassium works inside the cells to regulate"
"the balance of water and other solutions and"
"acts to normalize heart rhythm."
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"NATURAL SOURCES: Cantaloupe; tomatoes; citrus;"
"bananas; green leafy vegetables; dried beans;"
"bran."
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"PURPORTED BENEFITS: Aids in th e transmission"
"of nerve impulses; helps maintain normal heart"
"rhythm; may help reduce blood pressure and aid"
"elimination of wastes."
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"Deficiency may cause muscle disorders; edema."
"SEL"
"SELENIUM EST. SAFE & ADEQUATE-ADULT .05-.2 mg"
"Megadoses may be toxic."
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"Selenium is an antioxidant which acts with `E'"
"to prevent or retard oxidation of body chem-"
"icals."
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"NATURAL SOURCES: Seafood; whole grain cereals;"
"chicken; milk; garlic; tomatoes; broccoli."
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"PURPORTED BENEFITS: May slow down the aging"
"process in tissues; may help protect from some"
"cancers."
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"Deficiency symptoms uncertain but may cause a"
"loss of stamina."
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"ZIN"
"ZINC USRDA-ADULTS: 15 mg"
"Megadoses may be toxic."
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"Zinc is a part of a large number of enzymes in"
"the body which regulate body processes. It is"
"important in the development of reproductive"
"organs and in the production of protein."
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"NATURAL SOURCES: Meat; poultry; seafood; milk;"
"eggs; brewer's yeast; whole grains."
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"PURPORTED BENEFITS: May speed up wound healing"
"and help decrease cholesterol deposits; help"
"form insulin; promote sexual development."
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"Deficiency may cause loss of taste; slow wound"
"healing and loss of appetite."