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Benefits

Benefits

  • It may be helpful for reducing the symptoms of osteoarthritis. By reducing inflammation.

  • It increases bone mineral density. Thus improving bone health.

  • Boron may lower the risk of cervical cancer.

Dosage

Dosage

  • The recommended dose of Boron by The World Health Organization (WHO) for adults is 1–13 mg per day.

  • The maximum upper intake level [maximum daily intake] of Boron is:

  • Children 1 to 3 years, 3 mg; 4 to 8 years, 6 mg; 9 to 13 years, 11 mg.

  • Adolescents 14 to 18 (including pregnancy and lactation), 17 mg.

  • Adults age 19 and older (including pregnancy and lactation), 20 mg.

Deficiency Symptoms

Deficiency Symptoms


  • Reducing mental alertness.

  • An increase in the excretion of calcium and magnesium and lower serum concentrations of estrogen in postmenopausal women.

  • A reduce in calcium and vitamin D levels in the blood resulting in lower bone density.

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Benefits

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  • It helps Improve Metabolic Markers in pregnant women especially when taken with vitamin D.

  • It may Help With Fat Loss when combined with Vitamin D3.

  • Calcium may prevent bone loss in postmenopausal women.

  • Supplementing with Calcium may lower the risk of colon cancer.

Dosage

Dosage

  • The recommended dose of calcium for most adults is 1,000 mg per day and increases to 1,200 mg per day for women over 50 and men over 70.

Deficiency Symptoms

Deficiency Symptoms

  • Muscle cramps and muscle spasm.

  • Confusion, Memory loss and Hallucinations.

  • Numbness in the hands, feet, and face.

  • Easy bone fractures.

  • Weak nails.

  • Low levels of intestinal calcium have also been associated with increased risk of kidney stones and colon cancer.

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Benefits

Benefits

  • It reduces hunger and cravings, thus helps in weight loss.

  • It Improves blood sugar and is effective at improving the body’s response to insulin.

Dosage

Dosage

  • There is no maximum upper intake level (UL) [maximum daily intake] for Chromium supplements.

  • The daily Adequate Intakes (AIs) of Chromium are:

  • Infants 0-6 months, 0.2 mcg; 7-12 months, 5.5 mcg.

  • Children 1 to 3 years, 11 mcg; 4 to 8 years, 15 mcg; Males 9 to 13 years, 25 mcg; Females 9 to 13 years, 21 mcg

  • Males 14 to 18 years, 35 mcg; Females 14 to 18 years, 24 mcg.

  • Males 19 to 50years, 35 mcg; Females 19 to 50 years 25 mcg.

  • Pregnant women, 30 mcg; Breastfeeding, 45 mcg.

Deficiency Symptoms

Deficiency Symptoms


  • Impaired coordination.

  • Weight loss.

  • Reduced response to glucose in blood, increasing the risk of diabetes

  • Note: Chromium deficiency is very rare as it has only been reported in three patients.

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Benefits

Benefits

  • Copper’s main functions are: absorption of iron, development and maintenance of bone, connective tissue, and organs such as the brain and heart, production of red blood cells, prevention of prostatitis and blood pressure regulation.

  • It may reduce the risks of cardiovascular diseases.

  • Severe copper deficiency is associated a higher risk of osteoporosis.

  • Too little copper can lead to neutropenia [a deficiency of white blood cells].

  • It may help prevent or delay arthritis.

Dosage

Dosage

  • The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of copper for adult men and women is 900 mcg daily.

  • The maximum upper intake level (UL) [maximum daily intake] of copper for adults is 10,000 mcg daily (10 mg/day).

Deficiency Symptoms

Deficiency Symptoms

  • It may cause iron deficiency anemia resulting in weakness and fatigue.

  • It may affect melanin formation, causing premature gray hair.

  • Pale skin.

  • Loss of coordination and walking difficulties.

  • Problems with learning and memory.

  • Weak bones and leading to Osteoporosis.

  • Vision loss with long-term copper deficiency.

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Benefits

Benefits

  • It may reduce heart disease risk factors in people with type 2 diabetes.

  • It reduces blood pressure levels.

  • It helps control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.

  • It may enhance exercise performance.

  • Supplementing with magnesium can reduce symptoms of depression.

  • Magnesium treats acute migraine headaches.

Dosage

Dosage

  • The recommended daily intake for Magnesium is 200–420 mg per day for adults.

  • The maximum upper intake level [maximum daily intake] for Magnesium is:

  • Children 1 to 3 years, 65 mg; 4 to 8 years, 110 mg; 9 to 18 years (including pregnancy and lactation) 350 mg.

  • Adults age 19 and older (including pregnancy and lactation), 350 mg.

Deficiency Symptoms

Deficiency Symptoms

  • Muscle twitches, tremors and cramps.

  • Fatigue or muscle weakness.

  • Loss of appetite.

  • Nerve dysfunction leading to mental confusion and emotional disruption.

  • High Blood Pressure and Irregular Heartbeat.

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Benefits

Benefits

  • It can reduce premenstrual (PMS) symptoms, when combined with calcium.

  • It decreases inflammation and pain associated with inflammatory diseases.

  • Manganese is a part of the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD), which is the most important antioxidant in the body. Reduces cell damage and disease risk.

  • It can improve bone mineral density and bone formation.

  • It is essential for the proper thyroid health and functioning.

Dosage

Dosage

  • The daily Adequate Intakes (AIs) of Manganese for adult men is 2.3mg and for adult women is 1.8 mg.

  • The maximum upper intake level (UL) [maximum daily intake] of Manganese for adults is 11 mg daily.

Deficiency Symptoms

Deficiency Symptoms

  • Impaired glucose tolerance.

  • Abnormal metabolism of carbohydrate and fat.

  • Poor bone growth.

  • Low fertility.

  • birth defects.

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Benefits

Benefits

  • Molybdenum has protective benefits against cancer.

  • It is required for the function of four enzymes:

  • Sulfite oxidase (Prevents the dangerous buildup of sulfites in the body).

  • Xanthine oxidase (Converts xanthine to uric acid).

  • Aldehyde oxidase (Breaks down aldehydes, which can be toxic to the body).

  • Mitochondrial amidoxime reducing component (mARC) (Removes toxic byproducts of metabolism).

Dosage

Dosage

  • The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of Molybdenum for adult men and women is 45 mcg daily.

  • The maximum upper intake level (UL) [maximum daily intake] of Molybdenum for adults is 2000 mcg daily (2 mg/day).

Deficiency Symptoms

Deficiency Symptoms

  • Molybdenum deficiency has not been reported, except in people with a genetic mutation that prevents the synthesis of molybdopterin. The absence of molybdopterin impairs the function of enzymes that metabolize sulfite; leading to brain damage and seizures. The damage is severe and usually leads to death within days after birth.

  • A single reported incident of molybdenum deficiency occurred in 1981 in a patient receiving total parenteral nutrition that was lacking molybdenum. The patient developed tachycardia, tachypnea, headache, night blindness, and coma. These effects resolved with molybdenum administration.

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Benefits

Benefits

  • It builds strong bones and teeth.

  • Helps the muscles contract.

  • Aiding muscle recovery after exercise.

  • Filtering and removing waste from the kidneys.

  • Promoting healthy nerve conduction.

  • Producing DNA and RNA.

  • Managing the body's energy usage.

Dosage

Dosage

  • The daily recommended dietary allowances (RDAs) of Phosphorus are:

  • Children 1-3 years, 460 mg; 4-8 years, 500 mg; 9-13 years, 1250 mg; Males 14 to 18 years, 1250 mg; Females 14-18 years (including pregnancy and lactation), 1250 mg.

  • Adults; Males 19 years and older, 700 mg; Females 19 years and older (including pregnancy and lactation), 700mg.

  • The maximum upper intake level [maximum daily intake] of Phosphorus is:

  • Children 1 to 3 years, 3000 mg; 4 to 8 years, 3000 mg; 9 to 13 years, 4000 mg.

  • Adolescents 14 to 18 years, 4000 mg;

  • Adults age 19 and older, 4000 mg.

  • Pregnant women, 3500 mcg; Breastfeeding, 4000 mcg.

Deficiency Symptoms

Deficiency Symptoms

  • Joint pain.

  • Loss of appetite.

  • Irritability and anxiety.

  • Electrolyte imbalances.

  • Poor bone development in children.

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Benefits

Benefits

  • It stabilizes blood pressure thus reducing the risk of heart diseases and hypertension.

  • Potassium reduces the risk of stroke by 24%.

  • It enhances bone health and it may help prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

  • It lowers the risk of kidney stones.

Dosage

Dosage

  • World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a potassium intake of at least 3510 mg daily for adults.

Deficiency Symptoms

Deficiency Symptoms

  • Heart Palpitations.

  • Muscle Cramps.

  • Muscle pain and stiffness.

  • Digestive problems such as bloating and constipation.

  • Shortness of breath (lungs may not expand properly).

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Benefits

Benefits

  • It is a powerful antioxidant; preventing cell damage caused by free radicals.

  • It may help improve quality of life in people undergoing radiation therapy.

  • Selenium is necessary for thyroid hormone production and it protects the thyroid gland from oxidative stress.

  • It may benefit people with asthma by reducing its symptoms.

  • Selenium may help keep a healthy heart; reducing the risk of heart disease.

  • Supplementing with selenium may help strengthen the immune system.

Dosage

Dosage

  • The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of Selenium for adult men and women is 55 mcg daily.

  • The maximum upper intake level (UL) [maximum daily intake] of Selenium for adults is 400 mcg daily.

Deficiency Symptoms

Deficiency Symptoms

  • Weakened immune system.

  • Muscle weakness and fatigue.

  • Infertility in men and women.

  • A bone disorder known as Kashin–Beck disease (chronic osteoarthropathy).

  • Keshan disease, which is a congestive cardiomyopathy that leads to weakened heart.

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Benefits

Benefits

  • It is effective in the treatment of acne.

  • Zinc boosts immune function and fights inflammation.

  • It slows age-related macular degeneration.

  • It may help reduce insulin resistance, thus maintaining normal blood sugar levels. And it is effective at enhancing sugar control in people with diabetes.

  • It decreases the levels of LDL [bad cholesterol], as well as blood triglycerides which could prevent heart disease.

Dosage

Dosage

  • The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of Zinc for adult males is 11 mg daily and for adult females is 8 mg daily.

  • The maximum upper intake level (UL) [maximum daily intake] of Zinc for adults is 40 mg daily.

Deficiency Symptoms

Deficiency Symptoms

  • Decreased sense of smell and taste.

  • Loss of appetite.

  • Wounds that won’t heal.

  • Lack of alertness.

  • Unexplained weight loss.

  • Delayed sexual maturation.

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