 | Some vitamins can only be made by the body if minerals
are there to work with. |
| Vitamins alone have been found completely ineffective in
the absence of minerals. |
| Calcium is needed for nerve function as well as good
bones and teeth. |
| A zinc deficiency can be responsible for the loss of
smell and taste. |
| Vitamin E, Selenium and Beta-Carotene are known to
reduce the incidence of cancer. It has been suggested that Vitamin E may be
beneficial in the treatment of alzheimers. |
| Sodium and potassium regulate hydration levels in the
body. |
| Copper is necessary for proper vascular health. A
deficiency in copper is also associated with graying hair and wrinkled skin.
|
| Phosphorus is what gives rigidity to bones and teeth
when combined with calcium. |
| A selenium deficiency is associated with cardiomyopathy. |
| Sulfur is a primary building block for protein along
with oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and carbon. |
| Boron is necessary for good sexual health. Boron also
helps with menopause. |
| Copper, zinc and cobalt are needed for proper digestion. |
