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List functions, sources and effects of deficiency and toxicity of:Sodium
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Major cation in extracellular fluid & acts with potassium and chloride to maintain body...
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List functions, sources and effects of deficiency and toxicity of:Potassium
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Muscle contractions and transmission of nerve impulses; helps regulate blood pressure.Sources:...
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List functions, sources and effects of deficiency and toxicity of:Chloride
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Maintain body's fluid balance; form HCl in stomach; white blood cells use to kill bacteriaSources:...
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List functions, sources and effects of deficiency and toxicity of:Calcium
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Bone structure, nerve function, blood clotting, muscle contraction and cellular metabolismSources:...
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List functions, sources and effects of deficiency and toxicity of:Phosphorous
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Part of mineral complex hydroxyapatite in bone, activate and deactivate enzymes, component...
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List functions, sources and effects of deficiency and toxicity of:Magnesium
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300+ enzyme reactions including DNA and Protein synthesis, production of ATP in ETC, muscle...
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List functions, sources and effects of deficiency and toxicity of:Sulfur
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Primarily part of organic compounds (ex. vitamins biotin and thiamin, and amino acids methionine...
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List functions, sources and effects of deficiency and toxicity of the trace mineral:Iron
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Oxygen transport, component of hundreds of enzymes (many in energy metabolism), brain development,...
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List functions, sources and effects of deficiency and toxicity of the trace mineral:Zinc
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Cell replication/growth, fertility/reproduction, hormone activity, night vision, sexual maturation,...
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List functions, sources and effects of deficiency and toxicity of the trace mineral:Selenium
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Part of antioxidant enzymes; immune systemSources: brazil nuts, tuna, oysters, swordfish, turkeyD:...
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List functions, sources and effects of deficiency and toxicity of the trace mineral:Iodine
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Essential to 2 thyroid hormonesSources: iodized salt, cod, corn grits, milkD: Inhibits syntehsis...
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List functions, sources and effects of deficiency and toxicity of the trace mineral:Copper
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Enzymes in antioxidant, Electron Transport Chain, biosynthesis of melanin, collagen and elastin,...
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List functions, sources and effects of deficiency and toxicity of the trace mineral:Manganese
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Enzymes, formation of cartilageSources: Pineapple, pine nuts, all-bran, spaghetti, okra, brown...
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List functions, sources and effects of deficiency and toxicity of the trace mineral:Fluoride
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Mineralization of bones/teethSources: waterD: dental carries and lower integrity of boneT:...
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List functions, sources and effects of deficiency and toxicity of the trace mineral:Chromium
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Enhances effects of insulin, metabolism of carbs and lipids, may be part of nucleiuc acid metabolism,...
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List functions, sources and effects of deficiency and toxicity of the trace mineral:Molybdenum
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Cofactor for enzymes that induce oxidationSources: breakfast cereals, peas, beans, organ meatsD:...
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