Why are minerals important?

Minerals are vitally important to health, providing nutrition for the body.  Minerals help the human body perform many important functions.  For example chromium helps to regulate the blood sugar and maintains healthy cholesterol. ¹   Zinc boosts the immune system and fights infection. ²  Iron is vital for a healthy immune system. ³  Selenium protects against cancer. ⁴  Below we will explore some topics relating to minerals, health and wellness.

Where can I get minerals?

Diet is the main source of minerals for humans.  However, there are a few issues to consider when relying on diet as a sole source of minerals.  Learn how to avoid mineral deficiencies here.

Aging and Minerals

It has been shown that mineral deficiencies are more likely to occur as we age. ⁵  What can be done to prevent these mineral deficiencies as we grow older?  Learn about mineral deficiencies and aging here.

Weight Loss and Minerals

Today weight loss is a very hot health-related topic.  The right diet seems to be one key factor involved in successful weight loss.  However, it is very important not to sacrifice nutrition when dieting to lose weight. ^{5 6}  Learn how to lose weight safely here.

Disease and Minerals

There is a close correlation between disease and mineral deficiencies.  Supplementing extra minerals into the diet is a great way to prevent disease, and even correct disease. ⁵
Learn about disease and minerals here.

Why use T.J. Clark’s Minerals?

Are all mineral supplements the same?  T.J. Clark’s plant source liquid trace minerals provide maximum bioavailability.  Our minerals also aid in the absorption of other vitamin and mineral supplements!
Learn more about T.J. Clark’s minerals here.

Sources:

1. Effect of chromium supplementation on blood glucose and lipid levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus elderly patients. National Center for Biotechnology Information. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15296075
2. Zinc and infection. National Center for Biotechnology Information. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6338570
3. Where Iron and Immunity Intersect. Penn State Online Research. http://www.rps.psu.edu/0305/iron.html
4. Selenium & Cancer: New Views. P.D. Whanger, Ph.D. The Linus Pauling Institute. http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/f-w97/selenium.html
5. Nutrition and Aging. J.E. Anderson and S. Prior. Colorado State University. http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/foodnut/09322.html
6. Nutrient Deficiency Diseases - Diet And Supplements.  Science Encyclopedia. http://science.jrank.org/pages/4798/Nutrient-Deficiency-Diseases-Diet-supplements.html