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MINERALS

Manganese

Needed in the work of the enzymes

Sources:
Wheatgerm, liver, kidney, green leafy vegetables, red meat, tea, whole grains, legumes, seeds, nuts, chocolate

Especially Needed By:
Pregnant women, or women undergoing the menopause.

Phosphorus

Needed for the teeth and bones, and release of energy.

Sources:
Meats, fish poultry, eggs, dairy products, and grains, fruit and vegetables.

Especially Needed By:
Those under stress

Potassium

Needed for heart, muscles and maintenance of normal blood glucose levels.

Sources:
Lean meat, pulses, wheat germ, whole grains, potatoes, bananas, nuts, orange juice, avocados, apricots.

Especially Needed By:
Those under stress.

Selenium

Needed to work with the detoxifier glutathione as a co-factor and antioxidant.

Sources
Liver, kidney, meat, seafood, dairy products, whole grains, pineapples

Especially Needed By:

Zinc

Needed for bones and enzymes

Sources:
Oysters, herring, milk, meat, egg yolks, corn, beets, peas, almonds, pulses.

Especially Needed By:
Pregnant and lactating women, adolescents, children experiencing growth spurts, junk-food eaters, dieters, strict vegetarians, those suffering stress, women during the menopause, those physically exerting themselves, the elderly.