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Ancient Minerals Magnesium - Magnesium Chloride as oil, gel and bath flakes
Ancient Minerals Nascent Iodine
BioCare Bio-Magnesium (645mg) FREE DELIVERY UK/EUROPE
BioCare Calcidophilus - Milk-free, food-form calcium with probiotic FREE DELIVERY UK/EUROPE
BioCare Calcium EAP2 (740mg) (100mg elemental calcium) FREE DELIVERY UK/EUROPE
BioCare Calcium Plus (powder) FREE DELIVERY UK/EUROPE
BioCare Copper Gluconate FREE DELIVERY UK/EUROPE
BioCare Iron Complex FREE DELIVERY UK/EUROPE
BioCare Iron EAP2 (100mg) (providing 15mg elemental iron) FREE DELIVERY UK/EUROPE
BioCare Mag 2:1 Cal (Magnesium & Calcium Succinate) FREE DELIVERY UK/EUROPE
BioCare Magnesium EAP2 (692mg) FREE DELIVERY UK/EUROPE
BioCare Magnesium Malate (250mg) FREE DELIVERY UK/EUROPE
BioCare Magnesium Taurate (915mg) (90mg elemental magnesium) FREE DELIVERY UK/EUROPE
BioCare Mineral Complex (EAP Minerals) FREE DELIVERY UK/EUROPE
BioCare Nutrisorb Liquid Trace Minerals - suitable for children and adults FREE DELIVERY UK/EUROPE
BioCare OptiZinc (Zinc methionine) 75mg FREE DELIVERY UK/EUROPE
BioCare Organic Selenium (100mcg) (yeast-free) FREE DELIVERY UK/EUROPE
BioCare Potassium Citrate (280mg) FREE DELIVERY UK/EUROPE
BioCare Professional Plus Potassium Magnesium Ascorbate
BioCare Quercetin Plus Bromelain FREE DELIVERY UK/EUROPE
BioCare Selenium Complex - selenium with synergistic nutrients FREE DELIVERY UK/EUROPE
Biocare Zinc Citrate FREE DELIVERY UK/EUROPE
Health Supplements - BioCare Nutrisorb Chromium Polynicotinate FREE DELIVERY UK/EUROPE
Higher Nature Aeterna Gold Collagen Creme Serum FREE DELIVERY (UK/EUROPE)
Higher Nature Bio Minerals FREE DELIVERY (UK/EUROPE)
Higher Nature CALMA-C FREE DELIVERY (UK/EUROPE)
Higher Nature Chromium Polynicotinate
Higher Nature Maxi Multi Multivitamin FREE DELIVERY (UK/EUROPE)
Higher Nature MSM (Organic sulphur) FREE DELIVERY (UK/EUROPE)
Higher Nature Ocean Kelp
Higher Nature Osteofood Bone Minerals FREE DELIVERY (UK/EUROPE)
Higher Nature Premium Naturals Advanced Nutrition Complex FREE DELIVERY (UK/EUROPE)
Higher Nature Sea Calcium™ FREE DELIVERY (UK/EUROPE)
Higher Nature SELENIUM 200µg FREE DELIVERY (UK/EUROPE)
Higher Nature Sublingual Zinc
Higher Nature True Food Calcium & Magnesium FREE DELIVERY (UK/EUROPE)
Higher Nature True Food Easy Iron FREE DELIVERY (UK/EUROPE)
Higher Nature True Food GTF Chromium FREE DELIVERY (UK/EUROPE)
Higher Nature True Food Magnesium FREE DELIVERY (UK/EUROPE)
Higher Nature True Food Selenium FREE DELIVERY (UK/EUROPE)
Higher Nature True Food Zinc
Higher Nature Zinc
Lamberts CalAsorb - high strength, superior absorption (11% OFFf)
Lamberts Chewable Calcium (with vitamin D)
Lamberts GTF Chromium 200mcg (blood sugar control)
Lamberts Iodine 150mcg (for thyroid, metabolism)
Lamberts Iron 14mg (as citrate)
Lamberts MagAsorb 150mg (superior absorption magnesium)
Lamberts Mega Mineral Complex
Lamberts Osteoguard Synergy - aid calcium absorption (11% OFF)
Lamberts Selenium 200mcg (as Seleno-L-Methionine)
Lamberts Selenium 200mcg plus Vitamins A+C+E
Lamberts Zinc 30mg (as Gluconate) - high potency
Lamberts Zinc 50mg (as Citrate) - high potency zinc
Lamberts Zinc Plus Lozenges - lemon and honey flavour (11% OFF)
Lamberts Zincatest (use as test for zinc status, or as supplement)
Metagenics Cal Apatite with Magnesium - calcium and magnesium
Nutri - Magnesium Glycinate Plus - High Strength Magnesium Formula
Nutri Ultra Muscleze - Magnesium Resuscitation
Nutri-West - Calac - Assimilable Calcium and Magnesium
Nutri-West - Hemo-Lyph - Iron with synergistic factors
Nutri-West - Magnesium Chelate - Chelated Magnesium with Raw Tissue Concentrates
Nutri-West - Penta-Cal-Plus - Phosphorous-free Chelated Calcium Complex
Nutri-West - Re-Cal-B - Calcium plus nutrients for Bones
Nutriscene Magnesium 100mg (citrate)
Nutriscene Magnesium Supreme 100mg Elemental
Nutriscene Selenium 200mcg (methionine)
Nutriscene Zinc 15mg (analytical-grade)
Solgar Advanced Calcium Complex - with Boron and Vitamin D
Solgar Boron
Solgar Calcium Magnesium Citrate - advanced assimilation formula
Solgar Calcium Magnesium plus Boron - bones and teeth
Solgar Calcium Magnesium plus Zinc
Solgar Chelated Calcium Magnesium 1:1 Tablets
Solgar Chelated Copper - aids iron absorption, hair and skin colour
Solgar Chelated Iron 25mg tabs - amino acid chelate
Solgar Chelated Magnesium - amino acid chelate
Solgar Chelated Solamins Multi Mineral Tablets
Solgar Chelated Zinc tabs - amino acid chelate
Solgar Chromium Picolinate 200mcg
Solgar Chromium Picolinate 500mcg
Solgar Chromium Polynicotinate 200mcg
Solgar Flavo-Zinc
Solgar Formula VM75 Vegetarian Capsules - Extra High Potency, Multivitamin and Mineral
Solgar Gentle Iron - non-constipating and gentle on stomach
Solgar Kangavites™ Multivitamin Chewable Bouncin' Berry
Solgar Kangavites™ Multivitamin Tropical Punch Flavour
Solgar Magnesium Citrate (200mg)
Solgar Magnesium/Calcium 2:1 - chelated minerals
Solgar Molybdenum (chelated)
Solgar Oceanic Silica - for healthy hair, skin and nails, and muscle and bone
Solgar Omnium Tabs - Advanced Phytonutrient-Rich Multiple Vitamin and Mineral Formula
Solgar Potassium Amino Acid Complex tabs
Solgar Potassium/Magnesium Aspartate
Solgar Selenium 100mcg tabs - bound to Brewers yeast
Solgar Selenium tabs - organically bound, yeast-free
Solgar Solovite Iron-Free Multivitamin and Mineral
Solgar Vegetarian Multiple - High Potency Vitamin and Mineral
Solgar Zinc 50mg (as gluconate)
Solgar Zinc Citrate 30mg
Solgar Zinc Picolinate 22mg tabs - highly assimilable form of zinc

 

Minerals
Minerals are the inorganic elements which comprise part of the body. They contribute from 60% to 80% of all the inorganic material in the human body. The trace elements make up the remainder. Minerals and trace elements serve as vital catalysts for the biological reactions that take place within the body. They are found, for example, in bones, teeth and soft tissues. They are needed for the production of blood, hormones and enzymes, thus serving a life sustaining function.

The absorption of minerals and trace elements (excluding electrolytes) is generally less efficient than that of other nutrients. The term “bioavailability” refers to the degree to which a particular nutrient is available for use in the body. There are many factors which influence bioavailability including the compound form of the mineral or trace element.

Boron helps influence the metabolism of nutrients that help maintain bone health and may play a role in hormone regulation.

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. Its primary function – in cooperation with phosphorus – is to help build and maintain bones and teeth. Calcium aids the blood-clotting process and helps control the passage of fluids through cells. Calcium is also is related to proper functioning of the heart and neuromuscular system.

Chromium, when complexed as the Glucose Tolerance Factor, plays a role in the effectiveness of insulin, the hormone responsible for blood sugar metabolism.

Copper aids iron absorption, helping to form haemoglobin of red blood cells.

Copper also helps convert amino acids into pigment, thereby adding colour to hair and skin.

Iodine is an essential component of the thyroid hormone, thyroxine, which is the master regulator of metabolism.

Iron acts with protein and copper to make haemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying component of red blood cells.

Magnesium is involved in muscle contraction and nerve function. At least half of the magnesium in the body is combined with calcium and phosphorus in bones. The remainder is in soft tissues including red blood cells and muscles.

Manganese is an important activator of enzyme systems. It is involved in protein synthesis and fatty acid metabolism. Manganese is also necessary for normal skeletal development and pituitary gland activity.

Molybdenum is a trace element that serves as a cofactor in many enzyme systems. It is also involved in the physiological roles of sulfur-containing amino acids.

Phosphorus is the second most abundant mineral in the body and is found in every living cell. It is involved in helping the proper function of muscles and nerves and often works in conjunction with calcium.

Selenium is an essential trace mineral that works synergistically with vitamin E. As a constituent of glutathione peroxidase, an antioxidant enzyme, selenium helps neutralize the effects of free radicals within body tissue.

Sodium and potassium are involved in the process of balancing fluid within the body. Sodium is found predominantly in fluids outside the cells, while potassium is found inside the cells. The balance of these two electrolytes – along with calcium and magnesium – plays a vital role in helping to maintain cardiovascular function.

Zinc is an essential trace mineral, important to help support the immune system. It is also a component of insulin, body fluids, and many enzyme systems.

Important Notice Regarding Supplementation

For many people, nutritional supplementation can be an important and useful adjunct to a healthy diet. However, by no means should supplementation be a substitute for food and it should also be recognised that certain nutrients should be used within the recommended guidelines so as to reduce the possibility of toxicity or side effects.

This list is only offered as a general guide and is not to be viewed as a definitive statement on the subject of drug-nutrient interactions or toxicity.

Caution should always be used with individuals who are taking any form of drug therapy.

Ongoing research will no doubt turn up additional information on the relationship between optimum nutrient intake and overdose. If in doubt consult either an authoritative text such as Martindale, Merck Index or the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.

The following may serve as a useful guide to some of the more common contra-indications.

Boron

  • Used in low levels appears to be well tolerated. Long-term use of higher levels may lead to accumulative risks.

Calcium

  • Contra-indicated in some cases of kidney stone formation and renal disease and calcium channel blocker drugs.

Chromium

  • Use with caution and only under medical supervision in cases of diabetes.

Iron

  • Iron can accumulate in the system and long-term use should be monitored.
    Contra-indicated in cases of Addisons Disease.

  • Inorganic iron supplements can cause diarrhoea alternating with constipation and stomach cramps.

  • Inorganic iron supplements can cause dark brown to black bowel motions.

Magnesium

  • Contra-indicated in kidney disease.

  • Can cause diarrhoea, nausea and sometimes headaches when taken in large doses.

Manganese

  • Generally regarded as safe to use at normal supplement levels.

Molybdenum

  • Toxic doses can cause hair loss and headaches along with blurred vision.

  • Moderate intakes are generally well tolerated.

Potassium

  • Avoid use in cases of hyperkalemia (elevated blood potassium levels)

  • Avoid supplementation in kidney disease.

Selenium

  • Selenium toxicity can cause abnormal growth of the toe-nails and fingernails.

  • Selenium levels above 400mcg daily are best avoided unless under medical supervision.

Zinc

  • Prolonged intake of high levels of zinc can cause immuno-suppression.

  • Long-term use of high intake zinc supplementation should be monitored.
     

 

 
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