Period 3-4
Mineral
Boron
Food sources
Deficiencies/Symptoms
Almonds, walnuts,
avocados, broccoli,
potatoes, pears,
prunes, honey,
oranges, carrots,
beans bananas, red
grapes, red apples and
raisins.
Boron deficiency is
closely related to
vitamin D deficit and
is (commonly found
in older adults.)
Some symptoms
include weakening
of bones such as
arthritis and
osteoporosis, short
and long term
memory loss and
hyperthyroidism
(Lethargy).
Deficiency can cause
osteoporosis, memory
loss, muscle spasms,
depression,
hallucinations
chlorine manages all
bodily excretions
vomiting/diarrhea
*high risk in heat:
escapes body through
sweat
worsened blood sugar
metabolism, such as
anxiety and fatigue.
abnormal cholesterol
metabolism
decreased growth in
young people, and
slower healing time
after injuries or surgery.
Fatigue, Weakness in
limbs such as arms and
legs, Numbness and
tingling in arms and
legs, Nausea, Weight
Loss, Confusion, &
Headaches.
Fatigue, anemia, and a
decreased number of
white blood cells.
Calcium
Milk,cheese,yogurt,
salmon, collard
greens
Chlorine
found in table salt as
sodium chloride
(NaCl)
seaweed, rye,
tomatoes, lettuce,
celery, olives
broccoli, barley, oats,
tomatoes, black
pepper, green beans,
and romaine lettuce
Chromium
Cobalt
Copper
Nuts, Fish, Leafy
Greens, Broccoli,
Figs, Legumes,
Cabbage, Beet
Greens, Clams,
Oysters, Milk, Meat,
Liver, & Kidney
Oysters and
other
shellfish,
whole grains,
beans, nuts,
Symptom Diagnosis
match
potatoes
Fluoride
Iodine
Iron
processed food such
as debone meat ,
and dried fruits,
grape products, dried
beans, coca powder,
and walnuts.
Sea vegetables,
scallops, cod, yogurt,
shrimp, sardines,
salmon, milk, eggs,
tuna
Lamb, ground beef,
legumes, certain fish
and shellfish,
Spinach, duck, and
tomato paste
tooth decay,
osteoporosis.
Hypothyroidism,
symptoms of which are
extreme fatigue, goiter,
mental slowing,
depression, weight
gain, and low basal
body temperatures
Feeling tired and weak
Having trouble
breathing
Slow cognitive and
social development
during childhood
loss of memory
Decreased immune
function, which
increases susceptibility
to infection
Glossitis (an inflamed
tongue)
Decreased work and
school performance
Magnesium
Manganese
Molybdenum
Beans and
nuts
nuts, legumes, tea,
whole grains, seeds
legumes, peas, lentils,
beans, nuts
Agitation and anxiety,
nausea and vomiting
hearing loss, fainting,
diabetes, infertility,
weak ligaments and
tendons
increased risk of
seizures
headaches
nausea
vomiting
Phosphorus
Potassium
Selenium
Sodium
Sulfur
Zinc
poultry, fish, nuts,
beans, garlic, dairy
products, eggs, turkey
beans, dark leafy
greens, potatoes,
Walnuts, Brazil nuts,
fresh/salt water fish
(like tuna), beef,
poultry, grains
sauces and salad
dressings, cured meat
and fish, cheese,
pickles, instant soups,
roasted and salted
nuts and seeds,
pretzels, human sweat
cauliflower, cabbage,
watercress, broccoli
and other leafy
vegetables), dairy
products, eggs, onions
and peas.
oysters, red meat,
poultry, beans, nuts,
crab, lobster
weak bones/teeth, joint
pain/ stiffness, less
energy, bone disease,
loss of appetite,
constant fatigue,
afternoon coffee/sugar
craving,
Muscle weakness,
spasms, cramps and
tetany
Hypothyroidism,
extreme fatigue, mental
slowing, miscarriage
- hyponatremia
- nausea and vomiting
- headache
- short-term memory
loss
- fatigue
- loss of appetite
- irritability
- muscle weakness
- spasms or cramps
underlying causes of
obesity may be sulfur
deficiency, reduced
protein synthesis, cell
damage, Acne, arthritis,
Brittle Nails
Brittle Hair
Convulsions
Depression
Gastrointestinal
Challenges
loss of appetite, hair
loss, diarrhea, rash on
skin, loss of taste and
smell. Important to the
development of
growing children