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How Much Of Each Macromineral Should You Consume?

May 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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In my recent posts I have been covering the seven macrominerals in depth.  I have outlined their health benefits, the negative symptoms of overdose, the adverse effects of deficiency and the best food sources. Today I am going turn my attentions to macromineral consumption and outline how much of each you should be getting.  Below I will be providing the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for each of the seven macrominerals and also the tolerable upper limit for each one. 1) CALCIUM RDA:- The body's ability to absorb calcium reduces as you get older which means your RDA for this … [Read more...]

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10 Super Macromineral Food Choices

May 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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In my last few articles I have been covering the macrominerals in depth.  I have discussed each of the seven individually, outlined the benefits and discussed the negative implications of eating too much or too little.  Today I am going to turn my attention to macromineral sources and outlining ten of the best foods for getting your recommended daily allowance (RDA) of each of the seven macrominerals. 1) ALMONDS Almonds are a nutrient packed powerhouse containing high levels of macrominerals, macronutrients, vitamins and microminerals. Macrominerals: - Calcium:- Almonds contain 266mg … [Read more...]

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15 Disadvantages of Macromineral Deficiency

May 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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In my last few posts I have been discussing the macrominerals, their benefits and the potential negative symptoms of overdosing on any of the seven.  In this article I will be looking at the other side of the coin and discussing 15 disadvantages of macromineral deficiency. 1) BLOOD PROBLEMS:- Being deficient in certain macrominerals can lead to a variety of blood related problems.  Not getting enough calcium can lead to high blood pressure which ultimately causes damage to your blood vessels and vital organs.  Failing to eat enough magnesium can reduce blood levels of calcium and … [Read more...]

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12 Reasons To Avoid Macromineral Overdose

April 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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In my previous post I discussed the many benefits of macrominerals.  Whilst getting your recommended daily allowance (RDA) of all 7 macrominerals can have a hugely positive effect on your health a lot of people go too far and end up overdosing.  Unfortunately, this can have a negative effect on your health.  In this article I will be discussing 12 of the potential symptoms caused by overdosing on the macrominerals. 1) CALCIFICATION OF THE SOFT TISSUES:- Overdosing on phosphorus can lead to calcification of the soft tissues and major organs.  This is a condition where calcium is deposited … [Read more...]

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12 Top Macromineral Benefits

April 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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When it comes to healthy eating the macronutrients get an unfair amount of publicity.  Carbohydrates are constantly recommended as a great source of energy to keep you going throughout the day.  If you want to build big, strong muscles then protein is deemed essential.  Even dietary fats are now seen in a favourable light with more and more benefits being revealed as time passes by. Whilst all this praise heaped on the macronutrients is valid, they are not the only nutrients your body needs to function properly.  Although they are required in much smaller dosages, the macrominerals are … [Read more...]

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The 7 Macrominerals Explained

April 17, 2010 By 4 Comments
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In my last few articles I have been discussing each of the macrominerals in detail.  Today I am going to bring this information together and provide a summary of the seven macrominerals, the ways they benefit your health, the best food sources and the adverse effects of getting too little or too much. WHAT ARE MACROMINERALS? The macrominerals are the seven main (hence the term 'macro') minerals your body needs to function properly.  They are part of the micronutrient family (a group of nutrients which includes vitamins and minerals).  Micronutrients are distinguished from macronutrients … [Read more...]

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Sulphur Explained

April 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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WHAT IS SULPHUR? Sulphur is a macromineral that is well known for its healing properties.  It is often used to treat skin conditions and other ailments.  However, sulphur does much more than provide you with clear skin.  In this article I will be discussing sulphur and its functions in greater detail. WHEN WAS SULPHUR DISCOVERED? Sulphur occurs as a free element and can be found in hot springs, meteorites and volcanoes.  It was known to ancient people as brimstone and is referenced a number of times in the Bible.  Early alchemists even gave sulphur its own alchemical symbol.  … [Read more...]

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Sodium Explained

March 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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WHAT IS SODIUM? Sodium is a macromineral that helps the muscles and nerves function properly.  Whilst it often receives bad publicity (due to its close links with salt), sodium is actually essential for good health.  In this article I will be discussing sodium and its functions in greater detail. WHEN WAS SODIUM DISCOVERED? Humans have been aware of sodium compounds throughout history.  Glass (which is made using sodium carbonate) was being manufactured on a large scale in Egypt as early as 1370 B.C.  However, although there was an awareness of sodium from an early date, people … [Read more...]

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Potassium Explained

March 24, 2010 By 2 Comments
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WHAT IS POTASSIUM? Potassium is a macromineral that can be found in a wide range of foods.  It supports your body with various functions including maintaining proper muscle contractions and regular heartbeats.  In this article I will be looking at potassium and its role in greater detail. WHEN WAS POTASSIUM DISCOVERED? Early humans were familiar with the potassium compound potash which was also known as vegetable alkali.  However, until the eighteenth century they had difficulty distinguishing between vegetable alkali and mineral alkali (a none potassium compound).  During the … [Read more...]

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Phosphorus Explained

March 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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WHAT IS PHOSPHORUS? Phosphorus is an important macromineral that keeps your bones and teeth strong.  It is the second most abundant macromineral in the human body, accounting for around 1% of an average adult's bodyweight.  In this article I am going to look at phosphorus in greater detail and explain why you should ensure it is part of your diet. WHEN WAS PHOSPHORUS DISCOVERED? Phosphorus was accidentally isolated in 1669 by German alchemist Hennig Brand.  He was attempting to convert metals into gold and was convinced that urine was the key to doing this.  In one of his … [Read more...]

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