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Calcium
major mineral
chloride
major mineral
magnesium
major mineral
phosphorus
major mineral
potassium
major mineral
sodium
major mineral
sulfur
major mineral
chromium
trace mineral
copper
trace mineral
fluoride
trace mineral
iodine
trace mineral
iron
trace mineral
manganese
trace mineral
molybdenum
trace mineral
zinc
trace mineral
arsenic
possible essential minerals
boron
possible essential minerals
lithium
possible essential minerals
nickel
possible essential minerals
silicon
possible essential minerals
vanadium
possible essential minerals
calcitonin does what?
lowers blood calcium levels when elevated
good sources of calcium
dairy, canned whole fish, tofu, dark leafy grains, and fortified OJ
phytic and oxalic acid does…
interferes with calcium absorption
osteoblasts
increase bone density
osteoclasts
decrease bone density
what vitamin is calcium relying on to absorb calcium
vitamin D
hypercalcemia signs include
muscle weakness and bone pain
functions of calcium
blood clotting, component of bone and teeth, nerve impulse transmission, muscle contraction,
sources of oxalic acid
leafy greens
hypertension is…
systolic larger than 120 and diastolic larger than 80
roles of sodium
fluid balance, nerve and muscle conduction, electrolyte
source of sodium
processed food, condiments, table salt.
depletion of sodium causes
electrolyte imbalance, vomiting, and diarrhea
too much sodium can cause
hypertension, stroke, heart disease, urinary calcium losses
potassium functions are
fluid balance, nerve, conduction, electrolyte
good sources of potassium
fruits and vegetables
deficiency of potassium can cause
muscle cramps and irregular heartbeat
potassium toxicity can cause
slowing of heart beat which can lead to death
magnesium functions are
bone and teeth component, blood clotting, nerve and muscle conduction, cofactor for certain ezy6mes
good sources of magnesium
whole grains, greens, chocolate, nuts legumes
magnesium deficiency can cause
diarrhea