Multiminerals

Best Multiminerals

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Benefits of Multiminerals

We all know that we need vitamins to stay healthy but minerals are just as important. What’s more, we don’t just need the obvious ones such as iron and calcium but also some surprising substances including copper, nickel, and silicon. Taking a multimineral supplement is a good way of getting the right amount of each.

94% of Americans don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables to get an adequate amount of minerals in their diet, and even when we do, our soils are so depleted that even organic foods are lacking in mineral content.

Minerals are imperative for health, and a marked deficiency in any one of the important minerals actually results in disease, according to a well-publicized report published by the Department of Agriculture entitled Document 64. Nobel Prize winner Linus Pauling traced the cause of all disease to a deficiency in minerals. And, since many minerals work synergistically, a deficiency in one mineral can be enough to cause a domino effect in the body.

Unfortunately, vitamins depend on adequate minerals in the blood to function. Because so many of us are mineral deficient, it is no wonder why many of the vitamins we supplement with do not have the desired effect.

Albion Laboratories, the world’s leader in patents on supplemental minerals, published a conservative estimate of mineral deficiencies in the United States:

Magnesium: 75%
Iron: 58%
Copper: 81%
Manganese: 50%
Chromium: 50%
Zinc: 67%

So, how do we get depleted? In addition to virtually all soils in the United States being mineral deficient, poor digestion and absorption is a leading cause of not getting all the minerals we need.

One of the best things we can do is to work on our digestive strength. From this perspective, we can optimize our digestion so that we can pull the maximum amount of nutrients out of the fruits and vegetables we eat, as well as digest supplemental minerals and vitamins better.

Where do I find multiminerals?
There are all kinds of minerals in our bodies most of which we get from the food we eat. A multimineral supplement is a convenient way of making sure you get all your mineral needs covered.

You can also find some minerals in multivitamins (check the label for any additions – for example: ‘multivitamin with iron’ or ‘with minerals’), as many full spectrum supplements include a combo of minerals and vitamins.

Why do I need multiminerals?
Our bodies need all sorts of minerals to keep healthy. You can read in detail why we need key minerals such as calcium, zinc, iron, magnesium, and selenium, but we also need a whole raft of other substances including chromium, copper, nickel and phosphorus to name but a few. Chromium, for example, is thought to play a role in insulin use, copper helps us produce blood cells, nickel influences how much iron our bodies absorb from food, while phosphorus is important for strong bones and teeth.

How will I know if I am lacking in multiminerals?
The signs that you are lacking key minerals can vary – typical problems might include fatigue, weak nails or bad skin. The symptoms will really depend on the minerals that are in short supply.

It’s probably worth examining your diet and lifestyle to see where you might be deficient. If you are able to pinpoint the problem you may decide that specific supplements will do the trick. For example, if you are lacking in energy and feeling breathless your health provider may test to see if you are deficient in iron. However, if you feel you require an all-around boost then multiminerals may fit the bill.

Can Multiminerals ever be harmful?
Many minerals are ‘trace elements’ which means the body only needs very small amounts of each. Too much of any one mineral can cause problems – for example too much selenium has been linked to increased diabetes risk and too much calcium to kidney damage. For this reason, it is important to ensure you are not exceeding the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for each group by taking more than the stated dose. That said, reputable multimineral products will only contain safe levels of each substance.

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