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About Nutrition: Mineral Deficiencies

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From Shereen Jegtvig, your Guide to Nutrition

Calcium Deficiency
Calcium is stored in the bones and teeth, so getting sufficient amounts of calcium every day keeps your bones and teeth strong. Long-term calcium deficiency can lead to a loss of bone density.

Magnesium Deficiency
Magnesium is one of the minerals you get from the foods you eat. Magnesium deficiency doesn't appear to be too common, but it can happen. Here are the symptoms.
See More About:  magnesium  vitamins and minerals 

Iron Deficiency
Iron is part of hemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells that is responsible for carrying oxygen to all the parts of your body. Iron is also a component in many enzymes that are involved in the chemical reactions that occur in your body. Here are the symptoms of an iron deficiency
See More About:  iron  anemia  trace minerals

Zinc Deficiency
Your body only needs a small amount of zinc, but the mineral is crucial for enzyme reactions, normal immune system function, wound healing and cell division; plus zinc is needed for protein and DNA synthesis. Here are the symptoms of a zinc deficiency.

 


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