MINERAL DEFICIENCES
Symptoms:
Extreme for Calcium = muscle twitching, cramps, dizziness, numbness, confusion, irritation and spasm of throat,
labored breathing, convulsions
Mild for Calcium = grouchiness, irritability, tenseness, depression, faulty memory, insomnia, cramping in calves,
positive Chvostek's sign, anxiety.
Toxicity of Calcium = Extensive calcification in bones and tissues
For Chromium = Diabetes?, hardening of the arteries.
Toxicity of Chromium = Unknown
For Copper = Anemia with weakness, labored breathing, skin sores.
Toxicity to Copper = Brain stimulation, insomnia, "racing mind", irritability, alienation, anger, paranoia,
aggressiveness, depression, hyperactivity, in children, autism, stuttering, brittle hair, premenstrual tension.
For Iron = Anemia with difficulty in concentration, poor memory, depression, dizziness, weakness, labored
breathing, brittle, lusterless, flattened or spoon-shaped nails, swollen ankles, hair loss, pale skin, exhaustion, PICA
Toxicity of Iron = Liver toxicity, induced vitamin C deficiency, metallic gray hue to skin or "bronzing" of skin
For Lithium = Manic-depressive disorder, psychotic, excitements
Toxicity of Lithium = Diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, muscle weakness, staggering,tremor.
For Magnesium = Sensitivity to sounds, twitching, tremors, dizziness, rapid heart beat, aching muscles, fatigue,
depression, grouchiness, insomnia, irritability, hyperactivity, anxiety, positive, Chvostek's sign.
Toxicity of Magnesium - Drowsiness, lethargy, sluggishness, stupor, coma
For Manganese = Poor bone growth, diabetes, slowed growth of hair and nails, reddening of hair.
Toxicity of Manganese = Poor appetite, apathy, depression, weakness, impotence, disturbed sleep, temporary
insanity, violence, Parkinsonism (muscular rigidity, tremor, monotone voice, "frozen" mastlike face)
For Potassium = Muscle fatigue, constipation, weak, slow, irregular pulse, muscle cramps while jogging, lack of
appetite, mental apathy.
Toxicity of Potassium = Lack of appetite, apathy, muscle fatigue
For Rubidium = Depression
Toxicity of Rubidium = ?
For Selenium = Prevents oxidation, prevents cancer?, prevents cataracts?
Toxicity of Selenium = "Blind staggers" in animals, loss of hair,nails, teeth, skin inflammation, lassitude, paralysis,
death.
For Sodium = Lassitude, weariness, hot-weather fatigue, low blood pressure, anorexia, flatulence
Toxicity for Sodium = Dizziness, swelling, depression, tension, irritability, high blood pressure, premenstrual blues
For Sulfur = Possibly sluggishness and fatigue
Toxicity of Sulfur = Irritating to skin and lungs, low toxicity internally
For Zinc = Shortened stature, lethargy, apathy,small sex organs, delayed
wound healing, loss of taste and smell, poor appetite, childhood
hyperactivity, diabetes, stretch marks on skin, acne, impotence and irregular
menses, painful joints ("growing pains") white spots on fingernails, dark
skin pigmentation, frequent infections, hair loss, poor circulation (?)
Toxicity of Zinc = Vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, induces copper and/or iron deficiency anemia.
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Nutrient Considerations: General Notes
1. Fe - do not take with fat soluble vitamins, better absorbed if taken with Vitamin C or HCl (2)
2. Fe, Cu, Ca - need HCl for absorption so take between meals. (2)
3. Fe - is a good growth medium in the gut, don't give to individuals with infections, immune sys problems, or
protein def. (2)
4. Zn - vegetarian children can be deficient in Zn, tend to be smaller (4 - Am J Clin Nut, Nov 80)
5. Cu - def. may be induced by excessive vit C (2)
6. To increase absorption of Ca in children and non lacto vegetarians crush eggshells and
put in orange juice, let stand overnight, strain and drink (2)
7. Ca:P ratio (4 - for discussion see JBCM Jour. vol. 1 #1)
8. Ca def. can result in chronic renal failure (2)
9. Ca def. can be the result of : a.) high meat diet, high acid ash (2)
b.) alcoholism (2)
c.) diabetes mel. (2)
d.) renal dys. (2)
10. Ca is more easily available from vegetables than milk (AG)
11. Cd - elevated levels lead to increased Zn and Se requirements (2)
12. Decrease Phos. intake to increase Ca absorption (2)
13. Aluminum a/w Alzheimer's dz & ALS (mental & Elem. Nutrients) may be caused by NSH. (2)
14. Dialysis resins -> alum. toxicity. Water softeners, city water, salt, cookware, antiperspirants, baking pwdr.
Sns of toxicity - dec. concent., easily angered, bizarre behavior, fatigue. (2)
15. Calcium (hypercalcemia, diag. triad-polydipsia, polyuria, constipation), Dehydration, arrhythmias,
convulsions(2)
16. Xs Zn & Cu, but not Fe, can be removed using bioflavanoids - 60 mg. (Pfeiffer)
17. Pb poisoning - Vitamin C mobilizes (RA) sulfur, aa, supplement Fe, Ca, E (4 - Doctor's Data HA form)
Dietary Considerations:
1. Hi pro diet -> hypercalcemia, kidney stones
2. Beeler Broth - green beans, parsley, celery, & zucchini
3. Sources Ca = milk, dairy products, molasses, vegetables
(peas, beans, cauliflower, etc.), bone meal, hard water, dolomite
4. Sources Cr = Brewer's yeast, mushrooms, black pepper, liver, beef, whole wheat bread, beets, beer.
5. Sources Cu = whole rice, liver, cauliflower, chocolate, green peas, kale, molasses, mushrooms,
green beans, pecans, peanuts, walnuts, oysters, soybeans, wheat germ, coffee, tea, yeast, gelatin,
bran, seeds, lobster, crab.
6. Sources Fe = meats, liver and organ meats, eggs, leafy green vegetables.
7. Sources K = fruits, whole grains, vegetables (fruit juices, vegetable soups), potatoes, bananas.
8. Sources Li = tobacco, sugar cane, seaweed, mineral waters - such as vichy, apollinaire, perrier, lithee.
9. Sources Mg = whole grains, green vegetable, milk w/o calciferol (synthetic Vit. D), nuts, seafood.
10. Sources Mn = leafy vegetables, peas, beans, whole grains, nuts, coffee and tea.
11. Sources Na = table salt, ham, processed cheese, bacon, sausages, dried fish, nuts, butter.
12. Sources Rb = soybeans (160 - 225ppm), meat, muscle (140 ppm), milk (0.57-3.39 ppm), vegetables (35ppm).
13. Sources S = proteins (meat, fish, legumes, and nuts), eggs, cabbage, asparagus, brussels, sprouts, onions,
chives, garlic.
14. Sources Se = tuna, herring, bran, brewer's yeast, wheat germ, broccoli, eggs, onions, garlic, liver, cabbage,
tomatoes.
15. Sources Zinc = meat, fish, seeds, wheat germ, onions, maple syrup, mushrooms, brewer's yeast, milk,
whole grains, nuts, peas, carrots, vegetables, herring, oysters, liver.
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Other:
1. Daily requirement of Ca = Adult - 1g, pregnant & lactating - 1.5g, child - 20mg for every pound.
2. Supplemental Sig: 1g/day for adults as Ca Cl, Ca lactate, or Ca gluconate
3. Daily requirement of Cr = Unknown
4. Supplemental Sig: 50 - 200mcg
5. Daily requirement of Cu = 2mg
6. Supplemental Sig: Generally unnecessary
7. Daily requirement of Fe - 10mg for adult men, 12 mg for teens, 15-20mg for menstruating & pregnant women.
8. Supplemental Sig: 325mg of Fe sulfate or gluconate 3-4 X/day.
9. Daily requirement of K = 3-5g
10. Supplemental Sig: usually unnecessary.
Season w/ salt substitutes, 4-6 helpings fruit juice or vegetables soup daily.
11. Daily requirement of Li = No known requirement
12. Supplemental Sig: 900 - 1500mg only with physician's Rx
13. Daily requirement of Mg = 300-600mg
14. Supplemental Sig: 400mg chelated Mg
15. Daily requirement of Mn = 5mg
16. Supplemental Sig: For tardive dyskinesia 30 - 60mg daily
17. Daily requirement of Na = 4g
18. Supplemental Na Sig: Unnecessary, except in adrenal insufficiency, severe hypoglycemia, sunstroke,
excessive perspiration,use added salt (NaCl) or salt tablets - 10g/d of Na or 25g of NaCl
19. Daily requirement of Rb = No known requirement
20. Supplemental Sig: 1g - only currently available from physician doing research
21. Daily requirement of S = 850mg/day
22. Supplemental Sig: Usually unnecessary
23. Daily requirement of Se = 50 - 200mcg
24. Supplemental Sig: 50 mcg
25. Daily requirement of Zn = 15mg
26. Supplemental Sig: 30mg/day
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