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I recently spoke to a sheep farmer who said his lambs were 1kg heavier after supplementing with trace minerals. Farmers know that NZ soils are deficient in selenium and other trace minerals and the benefits of adding these for animal health. It is a pity that the human health system ignores most trace elements leading to many health problems.
Minerals are critical for the health and development of every cell in our body. Insufficient trace minerals can weaken immune response and leave people feeling tired and run down. Addressing trace minerals my first step for those who are tired with no medical cause.
The major minerals are calcium, magnesium and potassium. Low magnesium can cause many health problems including cramp, restless legs and heart rhythm problems.
We use zinc, copper, boron, selenium and manganese to make a group of antioxidant enzymes. The two most important are superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx). We make SOD from zinc, copper, iron and manganese while boron increases SOD and GPx activity. We make GPx from selenium. These antioxidant enzymes are the front line of our cell defences against free radical damage and are important for immune defences.
This is why any good multi-nutritional will have these minerals at the right levels and in a form our body can absorb. Over the years I’ve seen profound health improvements by adding a multi that is a true multi-mineral. Try a good multi mineral/vitamin and antioxidant for three months and see what you have been missing
John Arts (Adv.Dip.Nut.Med) is a nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health Ltd. For questions or advice, contact John on 0800 423559 or email: john@abundant.co.nz. Join his newsletter at: www.abundant.co.nz
