Read more about the article Magnesium deficiency: signs and symptoms and possible conditions caused by this – Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

Magnesium deficiency: signs and symptoms and possible conditions caused by this – Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

Magnesium is one of the most abundant minerals in the human body; in fact, it is the fourth most abundant. This mineral is an essential cofactor in more than 300 enzyme systems that are involved in diverse biochemical reactions. These reactions impact a number of body processes, including: • Cellular energy production and storage • Protein synthesis • DNA synthesis • Bone metabolism • Cardiac function • Nerve signal transmission • Blood pressure • The conduction of signals between muscles and nerves • Stabilization of cells However, less than 2% of Americans have been estimated to experience magnesium deficiency, also known as hypomagnesemia. The bad part is that it’s difficult to know you have a deficiency as symptoms don’t become obvious until your magnesium level becomes extremely low.

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Tony TC Hale – Bio-individuality & Kick Your Fat in the Nuts

Professional comedian turned natural health practitioner, T.C. Hale (aka Tony), put together this series of books in order to bring health and wellness into a new light… a new non-boring light. He wanted to bring his experience as a touring comedian into a subject where comedy has not been welcomed in the past. The question is, why not? Why can’t we be entertained while we learn something new? Why can’t learning about physiology be as fun as watching your uncle Mitch wrestle with a live water sprinkler while he’s drunk?

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Read more about the article The ULTIMATE GUIDE to Mineral Deficiencies – Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC Chiropractor

The ULTIMATE GUIDE to Mineral Deficiencies – Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC Chiropractor

Our bodies need many nutrients for overall good health, and most times we get these nutrients from certain foods. But it is quite unfortunate that many Western diets today do not contain a sufficient amount of certain minerals and vitamins that are essential for many body functions. Instead, these foods are filled with grains, saturated fats, sugar, and not enough vegetables and fruits. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that nearly 10% of the U.S population is suffering from nutritional deficiencies. And the common mineral deficiencies vary by gender, age, and race/ethnicity. More so, our bodies may not be getting enough nutrients due to several reasons, including: • Health problems such as digestive disorders or kidney disease – This could hinder the absorption of certain minerals and vitamins. • The side effect of certain medications • Restrictive diets • Unhealthy foods. While your body may get enough nutrients to function optimally from a consistently healthy diet, others may need a higher amount of certain minerals or vitamins for body development. That said, here is a list of some incredibly common mineral deficiencies:

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Read more about the article Best Most Absorbable Forms of Minerals– Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

Best Most Absorbable Forms of Minerals– Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

Minerals play key roles in various bodily functions, including muscle contraction, bone health, fluid balance, growth, and many other processes. However, some can be difficult for your body to absorb, and that’s why minerals are often in the chelated forms for increased absorption. Chelated minerals are bound to compounds like organic or amino acids, and they have gained much interest recently. The chelating agents or compounds helps to boost your body’s uptake of the mineral involved.

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Read more about the article 5 Health ailments caused by mineral deficiency– Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

5 Health ailments caused by mineral deficiency– Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

Minerals are simply described as inorganic nutrients needed in adequate amounts for bodily functions. Important minerals include trace elements like iodine, zinc, iron, and micronutrients such as potassium, calcium, sodium, and magnesium. However, deficiency diseases can occur if these minerals are lacking in one’s diet for an extended period. That’s more reason why you need to always eat a balanced diet that contains a sufficient amount of these minerals, alongside vitamins and other nutrients.

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Read more about the article Top 4 Most Common Mineral Deficiencies– Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

Top 4 Most Common Mineral Deficiencies– Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

Our bodies need many nutrients for overall good health, and most times we get these nutrients from certain foods. But it is quite unfortunate that many Western diets today do not contain a sufficient amount of certain minerals and vitamins that are essential for many body functions. Instead, these foods are filled with grains, saturated fats, sugar, and not enough vegetables and fruits. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that nearly 10% of the U.S population is suffering from nutritional deficiencies. And the common mineral deficiencies vary by gender, age, and race/ethnicity.

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