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Mineral Content in Food Items

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The Mineral Content tool helps in knowing the mineral content in Food Items. Select the food item below to understand its mineral value.
Mineral Content in Food Items
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Minerals and Trace Elements

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Interesting Facts about Minerals
v Iron from animal products such as beef liver, red meats, poultry, pork, and fish is the easiest form of absorption.
v Magnesium is needed for metabolic processes- Milk, cereals, green vegetables, dry fruits and meat are good sources.
v Potassium deficiency could cause weakness of the muscle and also lead to paralysis.
v Deficiency of Sodium could result in nausea, dizziness, and muscle cramps.

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Member Comments ( 1 )
Nice to see these information here. Why do we check which mineral is in which food. Just take one NUTRILITE Daily, which will give you 13 Vitamin and 11 Minerals. Check out NUTRILITE Daily.
(Posted by KeerthiS, India Date : 3/16/2011 )
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