Introduction Minerals are substances that must be supplied by food, as the human body is not able to produce them itself. They are important to ensure the metabolism and can be divided into trace elements such as iron, iodine, copper and zinc as well as into bulk elements such as sodium, calcium, potassium and magnesium. … Recognizing and treating mineral deficiencies
Causes for a mineral deficiency The causes of a mineral deficiency are very diverse and can be connected with a time-consuming, very detailed medical diagnosis. One must always differentiate between a self-induced deficiency due to insufficient intake and a deficiency caused by utilization disorders in the body. As a possible cause for a mineral deficiency, … Causes for a mineral deficiency | Recognizing and treating mineral deficiencies
Which accompanying symptoms indicate a mineral deficiency? Other common symptoms of a mineral deficiency are failure to thrive, concentration problems, sleep problems, weak nerves and muscles, coagulation problems and anaemia. A twitching eyelid can also occur. Coagulation disorders can occur both with a vitamin K deficiency and with a calcium deficiency. Vitamin K plays an … Which accompanying symptoms indicate a mineral deficiency? | Recognizing and treating mineral deficiencies
Therapy In order to avoid a mineral deficiency in the first place, it is important to consume sufficient amounts of these minerals in the diet. The framework for this is provided by certain foods such as vegetables and fruit in a variety of ways and 1-2 fish dishes per week. A restrictive diet with regard … Therapy | Recognizing and treating mineral deficiencies
Summary Besides proteins, carbohydrates and fats as primary sources of energy, minerals, vitamins and water form the second class of food components. As with the three main sources of energy, there can be a shortage of minerals with associated symptoms. It is important to differentiate between an absolute deficiency due to undersupply as a result … Summary | Recognizing and treating mineral deficiencies
