Minerals are an important part of the human body. Without a sufficient supply, vital organs may not be able to function normally. There are many different minerals that the body needs. They are classified into two different categories depending on how much of each the body requires. Micro minerals also known as trace minerals are required by the body in small doses. These include zinc, iron, iodine, selenium, fluorine, chromium and copper. Although the body does not need them in large quantities, they are still very important in general body fitness.
The major minerals, macro minerals are chlorine, potassium, calcium, sodium, phosphorous, manganese, cobalt, sulphur and magnesium. For general fitness, you need to balance all these minerals. Over consumption can also have adverse effects on the body but for now, let us deal on the effects depletion of some of these minerals can have on our bodies.
To start with, if you do not have enough calcium in the body, this will make your bones weak, brittle and you will be more prone to muscular aches and cramps. In case of a fall, chances of getting a fracture or breaking a bone will be higher because of the low bone density. For you to remain fit, you need enough calcium to enable you to exercise effectively without risks of injury to the bones. Women lose calcium faster than men do as they grow older and should therefore ensure they take a diet rich in this mineral. This includes foods such as dairy products, green leafy vegetables and products made with flour.
Low levels of magnesium in the body can cause your energy levels to go down. This mineral is responsible for boosting your energy. If it is deficient, it can also lead to calcium deficit and low blood potassium. This will hinder blood clotting. You are also more prone to mood swings, depression, nausea and vomiting if you do not have sufficient supply of magnesium.
Iron is a mineral that is used in manufacturing haemoglobin that is later used in transporting oxygen to all parts of the body. A deficiency may lead to anaemia. Iron depletion means you do not have enough oxygen supply to the body tissue. It also means that your red blood cells are fewer. This leads to fatigue, lack of concentration, dizziness, paleness and general body weakness.
When potassium levels are low in our bodies, the result is muscular aches, acne, anxiety and memory loss. This mineral is responsible for regulating blood pressure. Its alkaline state regulates blood pH and the amount of water in the blood and tissues. Its depletion can affect nerve function.
Zinc is important for wound healing, fetal development, functioning of the immune system and mental growth in children. If it is depleted, you may get spots on the fingernails, acne, diarrhea, slow growth in children and recurrent flu.
Taking a proper diet will ensure that the body gets all the minerals it needs. In some cases, it may not be easy to tell which minerals are lacking in the body because some of the symptoms may be related. In such a scenario, a medical test may be necessary.
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Sunday, 26 August 2012
Saturday, 25 August 2012
Why Does Mineral Depletion Cause Illness?
Why Mineral Depletion Causes Illness
Minerals, vitamins, and amino acids are the building blocks of the human body. Minerals, in particular, are of great importance because nearly all bodily functions require a sufficient supply of them. They are found in multiple places within the body and are responsible for the creation of enzymes, tissues, bone, hormones, fluids and even teeth. Calcium and phosphorous are the two most common minerals found in the body, but others include iron, potassium, zinc, magnesium, sulphur, chloride and copper. Should the body become deficient in any of these minerals, illness typically occurs.
Why Mineral Depletion Occurs
When land is used to grow food, nutrients found in the soil are depleted in order to produce the crop. If the land is never given time to replenish its nutrients, the food it produces will be far less nutritious. Plants are not the only thing affected by mineral depleted soil. Meat consumed today is far less nutritious than it once was simply because the plants that animals eat are far less nutritious.
As the population has increased, the demand for food has increased. Factory farms have replaced small family farms and pesticides have replaced organic growing methods. The Earth's soil is simply running out of nutrients. In turn, the food humans, animals and all living things on this planet consume provides far less vitamins and minerals than it once did.
The Effects of Mineral Depletion on the Body.
In order for the human body to stay healthy, it needs an adequate supply of vitamins and minerals. It is the fuel that keeps the body running efficiently. Without proper nutrition, illness or even death can occur. Deficiencies in specific minerals can cause certain conditions or diseases. For example, a deficiency in magnesium or calcium may cause epilepsy. A deficiency in zinc can affect thyroid function, slow the body's healing process, make it difficult to digest proteins and carbohydrates, cause hair loss and sugar cravings. People who are deficient in iodine may experience fatigue, dry skin, depression and memory loss. A deficiency in phosphorous, although rare, can cause pain in the bones, muscle weakness and anorexia.
As with everything in life, a proper balance must be maintained. Too much or too little of a particular mineral offsets this balance and causes negative side effects. The problem is that vitamins and minerals can only be obtained through fruits, vegetables, animals and animal by-products. If the soil used to grow these foods, and feed these animals are depleted of minerals, it becomes difficult to remedy the problem without drastic changes.
Research has shown that organic produce is far more nutritious than conventional and supplementation of minerals may help make up for the lack of minerals in a person's everyday diet. However, if changes are not made to the soil, illnesses caused by mineral deficiencies will continue to surge. Because the population continues to increase, it is unlikely that this problem will be fixed anytime soon. Crop rotation and environmentally friendly farming techniques can help restore the Earth's soil to its proper state and improve the quality of the food sold in local markets.
Will this ever happen? I am not sure but what I do know is that as the population of our planet grows ever greater then more and more food will have to be grown. I suspect that the nutritional value of fruit and vegetables will deplete even further.
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Minerals, vitamins, and amino acids are the building blocks of the human body. Minerals, in particular, are of great importance because nearly all bodily functions require a sufficient supply of them. They are found in multiple places within the body and are responsible for the creation of enzymes, tissues, bone, hormones, fluids and even teeth. Calcium and phosphorous are the two most common minerals found in the body, but others include iron, potassium, zinc, magnesium, sulphur, chloride and copper. Should the body become deficient in any of these minerals, illness typically occurs.
Why Mineral Depletion Occurs
When land is used to grow food, nutrients found in the soil are depleted in order to produce the crop. If the land is never given time to replenish its nutrients, the food it produces will be far less nutritious. Plants are not the only thing affected by mineral depleted soil. Meat consumed today is far less nutritious than it once was simply because the plants that animals eat are far less nutritious.
As the population has increased, the demand for food has increased. Factory farms have replaced small family farms and pesticides have replaced organic growing methods. The Earth's soil is simply running out of nutrients. In turn, the food humans, animals and all living things on this planet consume provides far less vitamins and minerals than it once did.
The Effects of Mineral Depletion on the Body.
In order for the human body to stay healthy, it needs an adequate supply of vitamins and minerals. It is the fuel that keeps the body running efficiently. Without proper nutrition, illness or even death can occur. Deficiencies in specific minerals can cause certain conditions or diseases. For example, a deficiency in magnesium or calcium may cause epilepsy. A deficiency in zinc can affect thyroid function, slow the body's healing process, make it difficult to digest proteins and carbohydrates, cause hair loss and sugar cravings. People who are deficient in iodine may experience fatigue, dry skin, depression and memory loss. A deficiency in phosphorous, although rare, can cause pain in the bones, muscle weakness and anorexia.
As with everything in life, a proper balance must be maintained. Too much or too little of a particular mineral offsets this balance and causes negative side effects. The problem is that vitamins and minerals can only be obtained through fruits, vegetables, animals and animal by-products. If the soil used to grow these foods, and feed these animals are depleted of minerals, it becomes difficult to remedy the problem without drastic changes.
Research has shown that organic produce is far more nutritious than conventional and supplementation of minerals may help make up for the lack of minerals in a person's everyday diet. However, if changes are not made to the soil, illnesses caused by mineral deficiencies will continue to surge. Because the population continues to increase, it is unlikely that this problem will be fixed anytime soon. Crop rotation and environmentally friendly farming techniques can help restore the Earth's soil to its proper state and improve the quality of the food sold in local markets.
Will this ever happen? I am not sure but what I do know is that as the population of our planet grows ever greater then more and more food will have to be grown. I suspect that the nutritional value of fruit and vegetables will deplete even further.
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