Dr. Linus Pauling, winner of two Nobel Prizes said “You can trace every sickness, every disease, and every ailment to a mineral deficiency”.  Unfortunately, due to deficient soil mineral content, food processing, poor diets, and poorly manufactured mineral supplements, we may not be getting what are bodies need to serve as the cornerstone of our health.  (Continued below chart.) 

Mineral	Action	Depletion Sources	Supplement Source	Whole food Source
Calcium	Strong bones, proper blood clotting, nerve transmission, and energy production.  Natural food sources	Antibiotics, antacids and acid blockers, alcohol, *bile acid sequestrants, *diuretics, *blood thinners, soda.	Calcium Orotate Capsules Angstrom Liquid Minerals	Almonds, figs, beans, carrots, pecans, raisins, brown rice, apricots, garlic, dates, spinach, sesame seeds, brazil nuts, cashews, papaya, avocados, celery.
Chromium	Sugar metabolism and the breakdown of protein and fats for energy.  Natural food sources	Anti-inflammatory dugs, corticosteroids Prednisone, Medrol,(Aristocort, Decadron	Chromium Picolinate or C2   Angstrom Liquid Minerals	Brewers yeast, clams, cheese, whole grains.
Copper	For iron synthesis, free radical scavenging, manufacturing of collagen, and wound healing.	Antibiotics (mainly ones used for Tuberculosis), anticonvulsants (Valproic Acid), antivirals (Zidovudine)	Angstrom Liquid Minerals	Soy beans, Brazil nuts, bone meal, raisins, legumes, seafoods, black strap molasses.
Iodine	For proper thyroid function, body temperature regulation, metabolic rate, cellular reproduction, growth, blood cell production, nerve and muscle function.	Mainly through poor diet or lithium.	Thyroset Angstrom Liquid Minerals	Kelp, dulse, beets, celery, lettuce, Irish moss, grapes, oranges.
Iron	For anemia prevention and hair loss prevention	Antibiotics, antacids, *bile blockers, *bile acid sequestrants, anti-inflammatories (aspirin, salicylates), anabolic steroids, thyroid medication, ulcer medication.	Blood Builder (I do not recommend synthetic iron, unless otherwise directed by your physician.  Blood Builder is a natural source.)	Kelp, raisins, figs, beets, soy beans, bananas, asparagus, carrots, cucumbers, sunflower seeds, parsley, grapes, watercress.
Magnesium	For calcium deposition into bone, energy production and muscle relaxation, stopping nervous twitches, muscle cramping, and nervous leg syndrome. More important, it is absolutely essential for proper heart function. The heart needs magnesium to relax. Sudden heart attacks are often the result of a lack of Magnesium.	Alcohol consumption impedes the availability of Magnesium to the cells.  Antibiotics, antacids, bile blockers, oral contraceptives, synthetic estrogens, *bile acid sequestrants, *loop diuretics, *blood thinners, stress, anti-inflammatories, anti-protozoals, antivirals.	Angstrom Liquid Minerals	Honey, almonds, tuna, kelp, pineapple, pecans, green vegetables.
Manganese	For metabolism of fats, sugars, and protein, bone formation, and energy production.  Natural food sources		Angstrom Liquid Minerals	Celery, bananas, beets, egg yolks, bran, walnuts, pineapples, asparagus, whole grains, leafy green vegetables.
Phosphorus	For strong bones and teeth. For the formation of genetic material, cell membranes, and enzymes.	Antacids, *acid blockers, cholesterol lowering drugs, cardiovascular drugs.	Angstrom Liquid Minerals	Cashews, oats, beans, squash, pecans, carrots, almonds
Potassium	An essential electrolyte and plays a major role is in the maintenance of fluid and electrolyte balance and cell integrity, essential for nerve transmission and muscle contraction.	Antacids, *acid blockers, *loop diuretics, *blood thinners, antibiotics, stress	Angstrom Liquid Minerals	Spinach, apples, tomatoes, strawberries, bananas, lemons, figs, celery, oranges, papaya, pecans, raisins, pineapple, rice, cucumbers, Brussels sprouts.
Sodium	For blood pressure control and the water balance in the cells of the body, for muscle contraction and sending nerve impulses.	Antibiotics, anti-inflammatories	Angstrom Liquid Minerals	Turnips, raw milk, cheese, wheat germ, cucumbers, beets, string beans, seafoods, lima beans, okra, pumpkins.
Sulphur	An anti-inflammatory, an anti-oxidant, and is essential for collagen formation and protein synthesis.		Angstrom Liquid Minerals	Bran, cheese, eggs, cauliflower, nuts, onions, broccoli, fish, wheat germ, cucumbers, turnips.
Zinc	For the production, storage, and release of insulin, thyroid function, clotting, vision, sense of taste and smell, wound healing, sperm production and a healthy prostate	Antacids, *acid blockers, alcohol, oral contraceptives and synthetic estrogens, *bile acid sequestrants, ACE inhibitors, antibiotics, anticonvulsants, *blood thinners, stress.	Angstrom Liquid Minerals	Seafood, soy beans, sunflower seeds, brewers yeast.
Selenium	An anti-oxidant, a major catalyst to enzyme production, and important for proper thyroid function.	Anticonvulsants	Angstrom Liquid Minerals	Brewer's yeast, meat, fish, grains, tuna and broccoli.
Silica	Responsible for making sure calcium is not stored in locations other than bone ( like artery walls, joints, organs and soft tissue), and for  collagen formation.	Poor diet.	Angstrom Liquid Mineral, Silica	Seafood, rice, soybeans, green vegetables.

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****The following information is provided for you as a guide. Do not discontinue or change your medication without consulting with your medical doctor.