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Beautify
with Effects of Minerals on Beauty
| NUTRIENTS |
BENEFITS |
FOOD SOURCES |
| Calcium and Phosphorus |
Calcium and Phosphorus work together for healthy teeth, hair,
nails and bones. Calcium helps clear blemished skin and revitalizes lifeless,
tired-looking skin. A deficiency of calcium in the diet can lead to tooth decay
and recession of gums. |
Milk products, Whole wheat, Leafy vegetables, Salmon, Sardines,
Shellfish, Soybeans, Sunflower seeds, Walnuts, Orange, Lemon. |
| Phosphorus |
Promotes healthy teeth and gums. |
Dairy products, Egg yolks, Fish, Poultry, Meats, Grains, Cereals,
Nuts, Fruit juices, Milk. |
| Chromium |
Chromium improves circulation for healthy skin and hair. |
Brewer's yeast, Cheese, Corn oil, Liver, Clams, Meat, Whole grains. |
| Copper |
Copper is important for the production of skin pigment and for
the prevention of blotches under the skin from ruptured blood vessels. It also
cooperates with other nutrients to pre serve the integrity of the elastic-like
fibers supporting the skin. |
Beef and pork liver, Chicken, Leafy greens, Mushrooms, Nuts,
Raisins, Shellfish (oysters), Whole grains. |
| Iodine |
Iodine promotes healthy hair, nails, skin, and teeth. |
Iodized salt, Kelp, Onions, Seafood, Vegetable oils. |
| Iron |
Iron is essential for healthy nails, skin color, and hair
growth. |
Egg yolks, Blackstrap molasses, Dark leafy greens, Dried fruits and legumes,
Lean meat, Liver, Whole wheat. |
| Magnesium |
Magnesium is required to prevent skin disorders. |
Almonds, Apples, Apricots, Bananas, Bran, Corn, Dairy products,
Figs, Grapefruit and lemons, Meats, Raw leafy greens, Soy beans. |
| Manganese |
Manganese helps to maintain healthy hair. |
Bananas, Beets, Bran, Coffee, Egg yolks, Leafy greens, Legumes,
Nuts, Pineapple, Tea, Whole grains. |
| Potassium |
Helps maintain healthy skin and prevent puffiness. |
Bananas, Citrus and dried fruits, Coffee, Fresh vegetables,
Kiwi fruit, Lean meats, Legumes, Peanuts, Potatoes, Tea. |
| Selenium |
Maintains skin elasticity. It helps prevent and correct
dandruff. |
Asparagus, Bran, Broccoli, Chicken, Egg yolks, Milk, Onions,
Red meat, Seafood, Tomatoes, Whole grains. |
| Sulfur |
Helps maintain healthy hair, nails, and skin. It also prevents
dermatitis, eczema, and psoriasis. |
Bran, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cheese, Clams, Eggs, Fish,
Mushrooms, Nuts, Peas and beans, Wheat germ. |
| Zinc |
Zinc aids in the formation of collagen. It helps prevent
wrinkles, dry skin and stretch marks, and promotes blemish healing. Zinc
prevents hair loss, and brittle or spotted nails. Without enough zinc a
deficiency of Vitamin A can occur even though the intake of that vitamin appears
adequate. |
Brewer's yeast, Eggs, Lean red meat, Legumes, Mushrooms, Nonfat dry milk,
Pumpkin and sunflower seeds, Shellfish (oysters), Spinach, Whole grains.
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