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Supplement
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Amount
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Action
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Calcium
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1000 mg
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Calcium supplementation is critical for
maintaining bone health.
Calcium is important in the maintenance of a regular
heartbeat and the transmission of nerve impulses.
It may also be involved in helping maintain healthy blood pressure, lowers
cholesterol, and helps prevent cardiovascular disease.
It may protect against colon cancer.
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Magnesium
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800 mg
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Magnesium is necessary to maintain strong
bones and teeth.
It is involved with helping the muscles relax.
Insufficient magnesium may result in a loss of sensation in the
hands and feet, convulsions, confusion, delirium, and behavioral
disturbances. Research also
shows that magnesium supplementation can help control heart disease and
lower blood pressure, and may be helpful in treating chronic fatigue and
fibromyalgia.
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Zinc
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15 mg
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Zinc is needed for cell reproduction,
growth, and development.
Zinc is also thought to be essential for the sensory
functions of sight, taste and smell.
Some studies on zinc have indicated that it may help symptoms of stress, and
may enhance immune functioning. Low
levels of zinc may also be involved with prostate problems.
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Selenium
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0.2 mg
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Selenium’s principal function is to inhibit
the oxidation of lipids (fats).
It is a vital antioxidant, especially when combined
with Vitamin E.
It protects the immune system by preventing the formation of free
radicals and may help in cancer prevention and in reducing the risk of
cardiovascular and liver disease. It
is needed for pancreatic function and tissue elasticity
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Copper
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2.5 mg
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Copper helps your body to absorb and use
iron.
It is also important in taste, bones, skin and
cartilage.
Drugs containing copper have been shown to improve symptoms of both
osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, and may be helpful for cancer and
diabetes. Copper deficiency
may lead to osteoporosis.
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Manganese
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5 mg
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Manganese is important for metabolism, and
may help impaired glucose tolerance.
It is used in energy production and is required for
normal bone growth and for reproduction. As
it is used in the formation of cartilage and synovial (lubricating) fluid
of the joints, it may also be helpful in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid
arthritis, and in osteoporosis.
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Chromium
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0.2 mg
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There is growing evidence that many
disorders of glucose metabolism (e.g., diabetes) may be due to deficiencies
of chromium.
Because of its role in insulin production and
glucose regulation, it may also help in reducing body fat and in decreasing
cholesterol.
Chromium is needed for energy.
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Molybdenum
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0.1 mg
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This mineral is required in extremely small
amounts for nitrogen metabolism.
It promotes normal cell function.
A low intake is associated with mouth and gum disorders and cancer.
A molybdenum deficiency may cause impotence in older males.
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Potassium
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100 mg
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Potassium is important for a healthy
nervous system and a regular heart rhythm.
Low levels of potassium have been associated with
high blood pressure and strokes. It
is important in maintaining proper fluid balance in our cells. It is also involved with nerve transmission, muscle contraction
and hormone secretion. The
function of potassium has been shown to decrease with age, which may
account for some of the circulatory damage, lethargy, and weakness
experienced by older people.
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Boron
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3 mg
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Boron is important in bone health, and may
be important in the prevention or treatment of osteoporosis.
Boron is needed for the metabolism of calcium and magnesium.
Boron is thought to enhance brain function and to promote
alertness. Recent research indicates that boron may help to prevent
postmenopausal osteoporosis and to build muscle.
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