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| Pro-biotics is the process of re-populating the bowel with healthy bacteria which are meant to be living there, called Lactobacillus acidophilus... |
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| Aluminium |
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| This mainly affects the central nervous system, bone metabolism, liver and kidneys... |
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| Arsenic |
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| This poison in found in shellfish, insecticides and animal feed additives, wallpaper and ceramics... |
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| Cadmium |
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| Cadmium displaces zinc from the enzyme system... |
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| Calcium |
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| Found in bones, teeth, muscles, nerves and blood; there is more than 1 kg (2¼ lb) in the body... |
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| Choline |
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| Involved in nerve impulse conduction... |
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| Biotin |
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| One of the lesser known B vitamins. Helps to prevent mycelial extension of fungi, i.e. Candida... |
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| Chromium |
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| Involved with blood-sugar regulation and the hormone insulin. Clouding of the cornea, atherosclerosis and low fertility are symptoms of deficiency... |
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| Copper |
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| Found in many enzymes and is essential for healthy blood cells and bones. Anaemia and skeletal defects, raised blood cholesterol and lowered fertility are among the symptoms of deficiency... |
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| Fluoride |
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| Contributes to strong bones and teeth and helps to prevent tooth decay... |
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| Folic Acid (Folate) |
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| Closely linked to Vitamin B12 and the workings of the nervous system. Anaemia and mental problems may result from its deficiency... |
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| Iodine |
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| Essential for the production of the hormone thyroxine, which is responsible for regulating the metabolic rate, ensuring normal growth and maintaining skin and hair... |
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| Iron |
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| Necessary for the formation of the haemoglobin which carries oxygen in red blood cells. Deficiency leads to anaemia... |
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| Lead |
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| There are over 10,000 papers on the toxicity of lead. High levels of lead are known to produce potentially fatal results such as anaemia... |
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| Magnesium |
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| Necessary for metabolism of proteins and carbohydrates. Along with Vitamin B6 needed to reduce beneficial prostaglandins (the body's own anti-inflammatories)... |
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| Manganese |
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| Involved in growth, nervous system function, and hormonal, fat and vitamin metabolism. Symptoms of deficiency include cartilage problems, low fertility and birth defects, growth retardation... |
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| Mercury |
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| As with lead, high levels of mercury contamination are known to cause problems, mainly with the nervous system. It is said that hatters suffered from mercury poisoning as a result of the mercury used in the old days in hat production... |
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| Nickel |
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| May be involved in regularizing blood sugar levels and fat metabolism. Congenital defects have been linked to its deficiency... |
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| Phosphorus |
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| Found in bones and in all cells, especially those of the nervous system. Deficiency may result in muscle weakness and anaemia... |
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| Potassium |
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| Plays an important role in water balance and nerve and muscle function. Deficiency symptoms include cramps, fatigue, heart irregularities and headache... |
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| Selenium |
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| Necessary for healthy liver, heart and white blood cells. Liver disease, skin problems, cancer and arthritis may indicate deficiency.... |
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| Silicon |
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| Important for healthy teeth, arteries and growth generally... |
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| Sodium |
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| Involved in the body's fluid balance and nerve and muscle function. Deficiency may lead to cramps, exhaustion, nausea and circulatory problems... |
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| Vitamin A |
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| Important for the functioning of the eyes and cell membranes. Too little may lead to night blindness, scaly skin and poor growth. Vitamin A may also be involved in resistance to certain diseases... |
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| Vitamin C |
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| Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) has a central role in cell metabolism and helps to prevent infection and repair injury. It also aids absorption of iron. Deficiency results in the bleeding gums and bruised, dry skin of scurvy... |
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| Vitamin B Complex |
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| Vitamin B complexes usually contain the eight water-soluble B vitamins. B vitamins are important for metabolism in cells. Vitamin B was once considered to be a single vitamin... |
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| Vitamin B1 |
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| Needed for carbohydrate metabolism; deficiency may cause irritability, depression, loss of concentration, fatigue and insomnia. In alcoholics and the elderly, deficiency can cause loss of memory and heart failure... |
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| Vitamin B2 |
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| Aids in the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates and proteins. Deficiency can lead to soreness of the lips and tongue, and photophobia... |
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| Vitamin B3 |
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| Involved in general metabolism. Deficiency can lead to irrit... |
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| Vitamin B5 |
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| Helps with the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates and proteins. Deficiency leads to... |
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| Vitamin B6 |
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| Also involved in the metabolism of all three main tapes of nutrients, and of minerals and certain body chemicals called neuro-transmitters... |
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| Vitamin B12 |
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| Necessary for both haemoglobin production and the functioning of the nervous system... |
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| Zinc |
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| Involved in the absorption and metabolism of vitamins, carbohydrates and phosphorus. In the short term, ... |
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