The microminerals are 17 essential nutrients that your body needs in relatively small amounts to function effectively. Failing to stick to the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for any of the microminerals can have a number of unpleasant side effects. Today I am going to help you avoid any potential negative side effects and discuss how much of each micromineral you should consume. 1) ARSENIC RDA:- There is currently no official RDA for arsenic but most sources suggest an intake of between 0.125 milligrams (mg) and 0.025mg per day is adequate. Tolerable Upper Limit (TUL):- There is … [Read more...]
10 Fantastic Micromineral Food Sources
The microminerals are 17 nutrients that are required by your body in amounts of less than 100 milligrams (mg) per day. Despite the small serving size, they have numerous health benefits in the body and it is essential that you make them part of your diet. Today I am here to help you do just that with a detailed list of 10 micromineral food sources. 1) ALMONDS Almonds are a great, natural snack food which are packed full of nutrients. They can be eaten on their own, as part of a dried fruit and nut mix or even fried and served with seafood. Almonds have antioxidant properties and protect … [Read more...]
25 Negative Symptoms Of Micromineral Deficiency
The microminerals are a selection of 17 nutrients that your body needs in relatively small amounts (generally less than 100 milligrams (mg) per day). Getting the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of each one has countless benefits and supports all round good health. Unfortunately failing to meet these RDAs can have the opposite effect and negatively affect your health. In this article I will be discussing 25 of the negative symptoms of micromineral deficiency and also discussing how you can avoid them. 1) BLOOD PROBLEMS:- Being deficient in certain microminerals can cause a variety of … [Read more...]
19 Negative Side Effects Of Micromineral Overdose
The microminerals are a selection of 17 nutrients that your body requires in relatively small amounts (generally less than 100 milligrams (mg) per day). Consuming the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of each one helps support almost every process in your body and is highly beneficial to your health. However, consuming too much can have the opposite effect and be very damaging to your health. In this article I will be discussing 19 of the negative side effects of micromineral overdose and also outlining how you can avoid overdosing on the microminerals. 1) BLOOD PROBLEMS:- Eating too … [Read more...]
25 Top Micromineral Health Benefits
The microminerals receive very little publicity when it comes to heatlhy eating. However, each one is essential for good health and should be included as part of your diet. In this article I will be discussing exactly how they benefit your health and providing 25 of the top macromineral benefits. 1) ANTIOXIDANT BENEFITS:- Antioxidants are nutrients which protect your body from free radicals (harmful by-products of oxygen based reactions that cause oxidative damage). Oxidative damage has been linked with a number of health problems including cancer, diabetes and a weak immune system. … [Read more...]
The 17 Microminerals Explained
In my latest selection of articles I have been covering the microminerals individually. Today I will be bringing all the information from these articles together and summarising the 17 microminerals, the ways they benefit your health, the richest food sources and the adverse effects of both deficiency and overdose. WHAT ARE MICROMINERALS? The microminerals are 17 minerals that your body requires in very small quantities (hence the term 'micro'). They are part of the micronutrient family (a group of nutrients which includes minerals and vitamins). Micronutrients are different to … [Read more...]