Calcium – Mastering Mineral Series 1
Calcium ranks fifth, after oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen, in the mineral composition of the human body. It makes up 1.9% of the body by weight. We require an average daily positive calcium balance of 180 mg during the first 20 years of growth. Around 99% of total body calcium is located in the skeleton. The remaining 1% is distributed evenly between the teeth and soft tissues, with only 0.1%...
Sodium – Mastering Minerals Series 1
In this article we look at the latest research on sodium, including storage, and an individual’s ability to absorb it and utilise it independent of intake. Characteristics of sodium InterClinical eNews July, Issue 108 Sodium is the sixth most abundant element in the earth’s crust and the second most abundant element in seawater. An adult human body contains about 250g of sodium and any excess is naturally excreted by the body. About 85%...
Selenium – Mastering Minerals: 10 Masterful Facts
Selenium is a naturally occurring metalloid element that is essential to both humans and animals in trace amounts. Of all the elements, selenium has one of the narrowest ranges between dietary deficiency and toxic levels. The status of populations, animals and crops varies markedly around the world.17 Se AbsorptionSelenium and Glutathione PeroxidaseSelenium and inflammatory diseasesSelenium and blood sugar regulationSelenium and ReproductionSelenium and the ThyroidSelenium and the LiverSelenium and DepressionSelenium and Cardiovascular...
Magnesium – Mastering Minerals Series 1
Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral and is essential for good health. Approximately 600 enzymes depend upon its presence in our body in sufficient amounts.1 It affects many cellular functions including the transport of potassium and calcium ions. As well, magnesium modulates signal transduction, energy metabolism and cell proliferation. Magnesium has a huge role in bone mineralisation, cardiovascular health and the nervous and neuromuscular systems. It participates in the metabolism...
Heart Disease, Copper and Soft Drinks
InterClinical eNews June 2019, Special Edition Recently a popular news story warned that high, long term consumption of sweetened beverages such as soft drinks and soda may increase health risks. A study published in the journal Circulation (1) found that sugar-sweetened beverages, as well as artificially sweetened beverages, were associated with mortality rates. The study consisted of over 37,000 men and over 80,000 women who were followed for over 20 years. Their...
