Chlorine (CI)
Functions
Essential for the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, which is needed for proper protein digestion and for mineral assimilation. Helps liver in its detoxifying activity. Involved in the maintenance of proper fluid and electrolyte balance in the system.
Deficiency symptoms
Impaired digestion of foods. Derangement of fluid levels in the body.
Natural sources
Seaweed (kelp), watercress, avocado, chard, tomatoes, cabbage, endive, kale, turnip, celery, cucumber, asparagus, pineapple, oats, salt water fish.
RDA (Recommended Daily Allowances)
500 mg.
Sulfur (S)
Functions
“The beauty mineral.” Vital for healthy hair, skin and nails. Involved in oxidation-reduction processes.
Deficiency symptoms
Brittle nails and hair. Skin disorders: eczema, rashes, blemishes.
Natural sources
Radish, turnip, onions, celery, horseradish, string beans, watercress, kale, soybeans, fish, meat.
RDA (Recommended Daily Allowances)
Not established. Considered to be sufficient in an adequate diet.
Iron (Fe)
Functions
Essential for the formation of hemoglobin, which carries the oxygen from the lungs to every cell of the body. Builds up the quality of the blood and increases resistance to stress and disease.
Deficiency symptoms
Deficiency of dietary iron may cause nutritional’ anemia, lowered resistance to disease, a general run-down feeling, shortness of breath during exercise, headaches, pale complexion and low interest in sex. Deficiencies are common among young girls and pregnant women.
Natural sources
Apricots, peaches, bananas, black molasses, prunes, raisins, brewer’s yeast, whole grain cereals, turnip greens, spinach, beet-tops, alfalfa, beets, sunflower seeds, walnuts, sesame seeds, whole rye, dry beans, lentils, kelp, dulse, liver, egg yolks.
A sufficient amount of gastric enzymes, especially of hydrochloric acid, is needed for proper assimilation of iron. Older people are often anemic in spite of plentiful iron in the diet, because they lack sufficient hydrochloric acid in their stomachs. For these reasons, the iron-containing fruits, which contain their own enzymes and acids needed for iron digestion and assimilation, are the most reliable sources of dietary iron. Vitamin С (up to 500 mg. daily) also aids in the absorption of dietary and supplementary iron.
Note: Coffee and tea interfere with iron absorption.
RDA (Recommended Daily Allowances)
10 mg. for males, 18 mg. for females.
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