In the 'Supplements And Medications' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about multiple mineral supplementation:
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Multiple mineral supplement
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Your answer |
...indicates |
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"None / don't know" |
No multiple mineral use |
A risk factor |
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"Minor use in the past only" |
Discontinued multiple mineral use |
A risk factor |
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"Significant use in the past only" |
Discontinued multiple mineral use |
A risk factor |
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"Currently using low to moderate doses" |
Multiple mineral supplement use |
A risk factor |
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"Currently using large doses" |
Multiple mineral supplement use |
A risk factor |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
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Comment |
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Calcium Requirement |
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General Mineral Requirement |
Modern farming techniques have led to soil mineral depletion when commercial farmers routinely replenish the soil with nitrogen and phosphates, but do little to fully replace the minerals that are being removed by plants grown in that soil. Mineral supplementation may be necessary to bring our nutritional standards back to the level of our forefathers, to insure against any nutrient dependencies any individual may have, and to make-up for our often poor choice of foods. |
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Magnesium Requirement |
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4 |
5 |
Manganese Requirement |
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4 |
5 |
Zinc Requirement |
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GLOSSARY
Mineral (Minerals)
Plays a vital role in regulating many body functions. They act as catalysts in nerve response, muscle contraction and the metabolism of nutrients in foods. They regulate electrolyte balance and hormonal production, and they strengthen skeletal structures.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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