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Minerals
Minerals are essential substances without which our bodies would not function. They ensure that everything in the body works as it should and that metabolic processes are not disrupted. But where exactly are they found in the body? In short: everywhere. And since the body cannot produce minerals on its own, they must be obtained through food.
However, our modern lifestyle—with many unfavorable factors such as a nutrient-poor diet and increased stress levels—poses challenges for our bodies. These factors can even increase the body’s need for minerals such as magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc, or iodine. This is when taking a dietary supplement and optimizing your diet can make sense.
Minerals are dividedinto trace elements and major elements: The bodyrequires trace elementsin trace amounts, that is, less than 50 mg/kg of body weight. A major element, on the other hand, is needed by the body in larger quantities—that is, more than 50 mg per kilogram of body weight. The following image shows which mineralsbelongto the trace andmajor element categories, respectively.
Since minerals are found and needed throughout the body, their functions are just as diverse. Calcium, for example, is responsible for bone strength, among other things. To fulfill this role, it is absorbed from food in the intestines, transported via the blood to the bones, and incorporated into the bones with the help of vitamin D3, among other factors.
The following image shows that minerals truly perform many essential functions in the body and, as a mineral complex, always work hand in hand. No single substance is ever solely responsible for a function in the body. Working as a team, all these substances—which, along with vitamins and others, are collectively referred to as micronutrients—are necessary for specific metabolic processes or serve as cofactors to ensure that everything in the body runs smoothly.
Iodine, Magnesium, and More—These Foods Provide Essential Minerals
To meet our daily mineral needs, nature provides us with wonderful sources that we can draw on every day to enrich our diet. First and foremost, these include all kinds of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. But nuts, kernels, seeds, and sprouts, as well as high-quality meat and fish, are also excellent foods with a high mineral content. The following table provides an overview of which foods are particularly rich in various minerals.| Minerals | Food |
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Calcium |
Hard cheese (low-fat), Emmental (45% fat), kale (fresh, cooked), yogurt (full-fat) |
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Potassium |
Apricots (dried), white beans, spinach leaves (cooked), bananas |
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Magnesium |
Pumpkin seeds, cashews, almonds, dark chocolate |
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Sodium |
Gouda (45% fat in dry matter), tomato paste, olives (marinated) |
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Phosphorus |
Emmental cheese (45% fat), white beans, millet, salmon |
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Trace elements: | |
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Chromium |
Brazil nuts, Gouda (45% fat), corn, honey, white beans |
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Iron |
Pork liver, cocoa powder (lightly defatted), millet, lentils |
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Iodine |
Haddock, cod, shrimp (fresh), redfish, iodized table salt |
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Copper |
Cashews, shrimp, lentils, artichokes |
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Manganese |
Hazelnuts (roasted), kale, blueberries, white beans |
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Molybdenum |
Buckwheat, red cabbage, cocoa powder, walleye |
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Selenium |
Pork kidneys, Brazil nuts, beef tenderloin, brown rice |
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Zinc |
Oysters, Emmental cheese (45% fat), Brazil nuts, lentils |
Both iron and iodine are highly dependent on individual needs. For example, supplemental iron is generally more beneficial for women of childbearing age, who lose iron on a regular basis. In addition, men generally require less iron.
When it comes to iodine, individual needs should also be taken into account; for example, adults up to age 50 require more iodine than those over 50. There is also an increased need for iodine when cooking without iodized salt, following a vegan diet, consuming large amounts of coffee and tea, and in cases of iodine deficiency disorders* (e.g., hypothyroidism).
If you want to replace these two trace elements with dietary supplements, it is better to take themseparately and based on your individual needs.
* This refers to a potentially increased need for nutrients and not to the relief, cure, or prevention of a disease
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Minerals play a role in nearly all bodily processes. They strengthen bones and teeth, regulate electrolyte and fluid balance, support nerves and muscles, and act as cofactors in numerous metabolic processes. Pro Mineral Complete offers a comprehensive blend of 17 bioavailable mineral compounds.
A balanced diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, and seeds, as well as some fish and meat, provides the most important minerals. In addition, dietary supplements such as Pro Mineral Complete or the Basic nutrient package may be beneficial.
Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function, helps reduce fatigue, and supports electrolyte balance. It also plays an important role in the nervous system and energy metabolism. Magnesium in powder form that can be stirred into drinks—like our Pro Magnesium—is especially convenient .
Calcium is found, for example, in cheese and kale; magnesium in pumpkin seeds and almonds; potassium in bananas and spinach; and zinc in lentils and nuts . If you’d like additional support, Pro Mineral Complete provides a balanced blend of minerals .
A magnesium deficiency can manifest as muscle cramps, nervousness, or fatigue. A zinc deficiency often manifests as brittle nails, skin problems, hair loss, or an increased susceptibility to infections. These minerals can be optimally supplemented with Pro Magnesium and Pro Zink mit Kupfer.
