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How Much Of Each Micromineral Should You Consume?

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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...]

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10 Fantastic Micromineral Food Sources

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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...]

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25 Negative Symptoms Of Micromineral Deficiency

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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...]

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19 Negative Side Effects Of Micromineral Overdose

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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...]

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25 Top Micromineral Health Benefits

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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...]

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The 17 Microminerals Explained

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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...]

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Lithium Explained

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WHAT IS LITHIUM? Lithium is a micromineral or trace element that promotes good mental health.  In this article I discuss the role of lithium in the body in greater detail. WHEN WAS LITHIUM DISCOVERED? The first records of lithium date back to 1800 when the Brazilian scientist Jozée Bonifácio de Andrada e Silva discovered the mineral petalite (which contains lithium) in Switzerland.  In 1817 Johan August Arfwedson started to study petalite and realised he could not identify 10% of the mineral.  He concluded that this 10% was a new element which he named lithium.  Arfwedson was unable … [Read more...]

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Germanium Explained

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WHAT IS GERMANIUM? Germanium is a micromineral (or trace element) that has received a great amount of publicity for its cancer fighting properties.  It comes in two forms; organic germanium (which has a variety of nutritional benefits and will be focussed upon in this article) and inorganic germanium (which has no nutritional benefits and is mainly used in the creation of computer chips).  In this article I will be discussing germanium and its benefits in greater detail. WHEN WAS GERMANIUM DISCOVERED? The existence of germanium was first predicted by the Russian chemist Dmitri … [Read more...]

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Tin Explained

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WHAT IS TIN? Tin is a micromineral (or trace element) that is thought to support healthy growth and prevent cancer.  In this article I will be discussing this nutrient in more detail. WHEN WAS TIN DISCOVERED? Awareness of tin alloys dates back to biblical times with a number of references to this element in the Old Testament.  Early alchemists (an ancient practice concerned with the transformation of other metals into gold) were also aware of tin and gave the element an alchemical symbol.  It is thought to have first been extracted and used at the beginning of the Bronze Age around 3000 … [Read more...]

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Vanadium Explained

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WHAT IS VANADIUM? Vanadium is a micromineral (or trace element) that has a number of roles in the body which include supporting proper metabolism and promoting the development of strong bones and teeth.  In this article I will be discussing the roles of vanadium in the body, the amount you need to consume, the best food sources and more. WHEN WAS VANADIUM DISCOVERED? Vanadium was discovered as the compound venadium pentoxide in 1801 by Spanish-Mexican metallurgist Andrés Manuel del Río.  He made the discovery whilst studying minerals at the School of Mines.  Manuel del Rio sent his … [Read more...]

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