What Are The Essential Minerals Your Body Needs?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Calcium<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Phosphorus<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Magnesium<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sodium<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Potassium<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Chloride<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sulfur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Iron<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Manganese<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Copper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Iodine<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Zinc<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Chromium<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fluoride<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Selenium<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
For more information on the building blocks of our formulas, you might like these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- The 13 Essential Vitamins for a Healthy Life<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Top 10 Herbs for Your Body & Mind<\/a> (Includes list of all our herbs<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nCalcium<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhat Does Calcium Do?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Calcium is the major building material of bones and teeth<\/a>. Your skeleton hold about 98 percent of your body\u2019s calcium and teeth one percent. The remaining is used throughout the body for heart<\/a>, muscles and transmission of nerve<\/a> impulses.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFoods with Calcium:<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Milk <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Dairy <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Green Vegetables <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fortified soya products <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fortified cereals <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Citrus fruits <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Dried peas and beans <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sesame seeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fish where you eat the bones (anchovies and sardines).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorus<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhat Does Phosphorus Do?<\/strong> <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPhosphorus is the second most abundant mineral in the body and is found in every cell. Like calcium, phosphorus is needed for bones and teeth, and it also plays a role in energy<\/a> production and for the repair of cells and tissues.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFoods with Phosphorus<\/strong>: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Meat <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Milk <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cheese <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fish <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Poultry <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Eggs <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Grains <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legumes <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Some cereals, breads, & nuts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nMagnesium<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhat Does Magnesium Do?<\/strong> <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAbout 60 percent of magnesium is found in bone, and the rest in muscles and tissues. Magnesium <\/a>is needed for bone structure, heart rhythm, blood pressure<\/a>, nerves, muscle contraction, energy, fat metabolism and regulation of body temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFoods with Magnesium:<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Almonds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Halibut <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Whole Grains <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Nuts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Soybeans <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Green leafy vegetables <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Milk <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legumes <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Potatoes <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Quinoa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhat Does Sodium Do?<\/strong> <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPlays a role in regulating water balance, muscle contraction and nerve impulses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Foods with Sodium:<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Foods with added salt <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Most foods except fruit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/15EssentialMineralsInebetween2-1024x731.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nPotassium<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhat Does Potassium Do?<\/strong> <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAids in water balance, blood pressure, kidney health<\/a>, muscle contraction, protein <\/a>synthesis and the formation of glucose.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFoods with Potassium:<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Leafy green vegetables <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fish <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- White beans <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Avocados <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Baked potatoes with the skin <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Acorn <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Squash <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Milk <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Mushrooms <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bananas <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cooked Tomatoes <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Many fruits <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pumpkins <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Plain yogurt <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Meats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Chloride<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhat Does Chloride Do?<\/a><\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\nCombines with sodium and potassium and water to form hydrochloric acid in the stomach for digestion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFoods with Chloride:<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Table salt <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Seafood <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Milk <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Meat <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Eggs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Sulfur<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhat Does Sulfur Do?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\nFound in all body tissues, sulfur is vital for the formation of cartilage, hair<\/a> and nails<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFoods with Sulfur<\/strong>: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Turkey <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Beef <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Chicken <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Eggs <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Nuts <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Seeds <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Grains <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Broccoli <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cabbage <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Leafy green vegetables <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Shallots onions <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Scallions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/15EssentialMineralsInbetween3-1024x731.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nIron<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhat Does Iron Do?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\nIron is needed to help transport oxygen throughout the body and for making red blood cells. Iron helps make hemoglobin, amino acids<\/a>, collagen<\/a>, neurotransmitters and hormones. It\u2019s also involved in the enzymes involved in energy metabolism.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFoods with Iron<\/strong>: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Dark leafy vegetables <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Red meat <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Liver <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Eggs <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Beans <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Turkey (dark meat)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fortified breakfast cereals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Manganese<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhat Does Manganese Do? <\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nNeeded for normal bone structure, reproduction<\/a> and creation of certain enzymes. <\/p>\n\n\n\nFoods with Manganese:<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Nuts <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Whole grains <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Vegetables <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fruit <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Beans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Copper<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhat Does Copper Do?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\nCopper plays a role in developing red blood cells, forming respiratory<\/a> enzymes, and regulating neurotransmitters. Copper deficiency can lead to skeletal issues and changes in hair <\/a>color and texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFoods with Copper:<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Seafood <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Nuts <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Seeds <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wheat bran cereals <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Whole grains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Iodine<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhat Does Iodine Do?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\nIodine is found in thyroid hormones that keep your metabolism controlled and are essential for normal growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Foods with Iodine:<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Fish <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Shellfish <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Seaweed <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Dairy Products <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Vegetables <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Iodized salt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/15EssentialMineralsInbetween4-1024x731.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nZinc<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhat Does Zinc Do?<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nZinc is a component of digestive enzymes and vital for growth and appetite<\/a>. It also plays a role in wound healing and a strong immune system<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFoods with Zinc:<\/strong> <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Milk <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Liver <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Shellfish <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sardines <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Whole grain bread <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wheat bran.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Chromium<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhat Does Chromium Do?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\nChromium plays a role in blood sugar<\/a> levels and aids glucose metabolism. It also provides energy to your cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFoods with Chromium:<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Meat <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cheese <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Whole grains <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Brewer\u2019s yeast <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Poultry <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fish<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Fluoride<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhat Does Fluoride Do?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\nFluoride is essential for strong bones and cavity-free teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Foods with Fluoride:<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Fluoridated water <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Some canned fish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nSelenium<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhat Does Selenium Do?<\/strong> <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThis trace mineral is found naturally in soil. It is popular for immunity, thyroid health<\/a> and metabolism. It also works as an antioxidant <\/a>to fight free radicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFoods with selenium:<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Brazil nuts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sunflower seeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sardines <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Eggs <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Spinach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Types of Minerals and Supplements<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhen it comes to minerals, there are many different forms of supplements to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Capsules <\/strong>\u2013 This is the most common and convenient type of supplement with two outer shells that hold the dry ingredients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Liquids <\/a><\/strong>\u2013 Ideal for individuals who have difficulty swallowing pills, liquids have increased in popularity. They\u2019re often flavored and can be taken by the spoonful or added to your favorite beverage. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Powders <\/strong>\u2013 Powders are another good option for those who have difficulty swallowing. Powders can be mixed with water, milk or added to smoothies and yogurts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Softgels <\/strong>\u2013 Softgels are typically used for oil or liquid-based supplements (like Vitamin D<\/a>) and are easier to swallow than tablets or capsules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tablets <\/strong>\u2013 Tablets often contain many inactive substances that dissolve but can cause stomach upset in certain individuals. They are an economical choice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Gummies <\/a><\/strong>\u2013 What began as a way to get children to take their vitamins, quickly expanded to adult use. Gummies\u2019 delicious flavors, however, usually means less nutritional value, making it among the least effective way to consume vitamins and minerals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Other <\/strong>\u2013 Americans love ease and convenience which has given rise to vitamins brewed with your coffee, patches that adhere to the skin<\/a>, and tasty, nutrient-rich energy bars.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n
With so many options to choose from, there\u2019s no excuse for not getting the vitamins<\/a> and minerals<\/a> your body needs. As always speak with your doctor about what\u2019s right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Individual results may vary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
For more information on the building blocks of our formulas, you might like these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- The 13 Essential Vitamins for a Healthy Life<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Top 10 Herbs for Your Body & Mind<\/a> (Includes list of all our herbs<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nCalcium<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What Does Calcium Do?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Calcium is the major building material of bones and teeth<\/a>. Your skeleton hold about 98 percent of your body\u2019s calcium and teeth one percent. The remaining is used throughout the body for heart<\/a>, muscles and transmission of nerve<\/a> impulses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Foods with Calcium:<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Milk <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Dairy <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Green Vegetables <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fortified soya products <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fortified cereals <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Citrus fruits <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Dried peas and beans <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sesame seeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fish where you eat the bones (anchovies and sardines).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What Does Phosphorus Do?<\/strong> <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorus is the second most abundant mineral in the body and is found in every cell. Like calcium, phosphorus is needed for bones and teeth, and it also plays a role in energy<\/a> production and for the repair of cells and tissues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Foods with Phosphorus<\/strong>: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Meat <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Milk <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cheese <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fish <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Poultry <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Eggs <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Grains <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legumes <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Some cereals, breads, & nuts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
Magnesium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What Does Magnesium Do?<\/strong> <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
About 60 percent of magnesium is found in bone, and the rest in muscles and tissues. Magnesium <\/a>is needed for bone structure, heart rhythm, blood pressure<\/a>, nerves, muscle contraction, energy, fat metabolism and regulation of body temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Foods with Magnesium:<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Almonds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Halibut <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Whole Grains <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Nuts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Soybeans <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Green leafy vegetables <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Milk <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legumes <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Potatoes <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Quinoa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What Does Sodium Do?<\/strong> <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Plays a role in regulating water balance, muscle contraction and nerve impulses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Foods with Sodium:<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Foods with added salt <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Most foods except fruit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
Potassium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What Does Potassium Do?<\/strong> <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Aids in water balance, blood pressure, kidney health<\/a>, muscle contraction, protein <\/a>synthesis and the formation of glucose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Foods with Potassium:<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Leafy green vegetables <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fish <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- White beans <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Avocados <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Baked potatoes with the skin <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Acorn <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Squash <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Milk <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Mushrooms <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bananas <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cooked Tomatoes <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Many fruits <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pumpkins <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Plain yogurt <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Meats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Chloride<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What Does Chloride Do?<\/a><\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Combines with sodium and potassium and water to form hydrochloric acid in the stomach for digestion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Foods with Chloride:<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Table salt <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Seafood <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Milk <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Meat <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Eggs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Sulfur<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What Does Sulfur Do?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Found in all body tissues, sulfur is vital for the formation of cartilage, hair<\/a> and nails<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Foods with Sulfur<\/strong>: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Turkey <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Beef <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Chicken <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Eggs <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Nuts <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Seeds <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Grains <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Broccoli <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cabbage <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Leafy green vegetables <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Shallots onions <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Scallions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
Iron<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What Does Iron Do?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Iron is needed to help transport oxygen throughout the body and for making red blood cells. Iron helps make hemoglobin, amino acids<\/a>, collagen<\/a>, neurotransmitters and hormones. It\u2019s also involved in the enzymes involved in energy metabolism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Foods with Iron<\/strong>: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Dark leafy vegetables <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Red meat <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Liver <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Eggs <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Beans <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Turkey (dark meat)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fortified breakfast cereals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Manganese<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What Does Manganese Do? <\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Needed for normal bone structure, reproduction<\/a> and creation of certain enzymes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Foods with Manganese:<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Nuts <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Whole grains <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Vegetables <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fruit <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Beans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Copper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What Does Copper Do?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Copper plays a role in developing red blood cells, forming respiratory<\/a> enzymes, and regulating neurotransmitters. Copper deficiency can lead to skeletal issues and changes in hair <\/a>color and texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Foods with Copper:<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Seafood <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Nuts <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Seeds <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wheat bran cereals <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Whole grains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Iodine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What Does Iodine Do?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Iodine is found in thyroid hormones that keep your metabolism controlled and are essential for normal growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Foods with Iodine:<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Fish <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Shellfish <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Seaweed <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Dairy Products <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Vegetables <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Iodized salt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
Zinc<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What Does Zinc Do?<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Zinc is a component of digestive enzymes and vital for growth and appetite<\/a>. It also plays a role in wound healing and a strong immune system<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Foods with Zinc:<\/strong> <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Milk <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Liver <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Shellfish <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sardines <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Whole grain bread <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wheat bran.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Chromium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What Does Chromium Do?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Chromium plays a role in blood sugar<\/a> levels and aids glucose metabolism. It also provides energy to your cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Foods with Chromium:<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Meat <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cheese <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Whole grains <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Brewer\u2019s yeast <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Poultry <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fish<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Fluoride<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What Does Fluoride Do?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Fluoride is essential for strong bones and cavity-free teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Foods with Fluoride:<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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- Fluoridated water <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Some canned fish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
Selenium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What Does Selenium Do?<\/strong> <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
This trace mineral is found naturally in soil. It is popular for immunity, thyroid health<\/a> and metabolism. It also works as an antioxidant <\/a>to fight free radicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Foods with selenium:<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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- Brazil nuts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sunflower seeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sardines <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Eggs <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Spinach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Types of Minerals and Supplements<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When it comes to minerals, there are many different forms of supplements to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Capsules <\/strong>\u2013 This is the most common and convenient type of supplement with two outer shells that hold the dry ingredients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Liquids <\/a><\/strong>\u2013 Ideal for individuals who have difficulty swallowing pills, liquids have increased in popularity. They\u2019re often flavored and can be taken by the spoonful or added to your favorite beverage. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Powders <\/strong>\u2013 Powders are another good option for those who have difficulty swallowing. Powders can be mixed with water, milk or added to smoothies and yogurts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Softgels <\/strong>\u2013 Softgels are typically used for oil or liquid-based supplements (like Vitamin D<\/a>) and are easier to swallow than tablets or capsules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tablets <\/strong>\u2013 Tablets often contain many inactive substances that dissolve but can cause stomach upset in certain individuals. They are an economical choice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Gummies <\/a><\/strong>\u2013 What began as a way to get children to take their vitamins, quickly expanded to adult use. Gummies\u2019 delicious flavors, however, usually means less nutritional value, making it among the least effective way to consume vitamins and minerals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Other <\/strong>\u2013 Americans love ease and convenience which has given rise to vitamins brewed with your coffee, patches that adhere to the skin<\/a>, and tasty, nutrient-rich energy bars.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\nWith so many options to choose from, there\u2019s no excuse for not getting the vitamins<\/a> and minerals<\/a> your body needs. As always speak with your doctor about what\u2019s right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Individual results may vary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
- Liquids <\/a><\/strong>\u2013 Ideal for individuals who have difficulty swallowing pills, liquids have increased in popularity. They\u2019re often flavored and can be taken by the spoonful or added to your favorite beverage. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Capsules <\/strong>\u2013 This is the most common and convenient type of supplement with two outer shells that hold the dry ingredients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Top 10 Herbs for Your Body & Mind<\/a> (Includes list of all our herbs<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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