Overfed and Undernourished & Zinc

To summarize the first article in this series, we continue to be a world of haves and have-nots but in today’s version even the haves are suffering and they are suffering from having too much. This too much is too much food but not enough nutrition. The haves can eat all the time but they are choosing to eat the wrong foods and or the empty foods. Empty foods meaning that they are eating but there is no nutritional value in the food that they are choosing to eat, this is why we are giving you this information on where to find the whole food sources for the majority of your vitamin and mineral needs.

In this supplement we are covering the systems supported, the benefits to be found and the whole food sources for Zinc.

Systems support and Benefits:

Blood, cardiovascular, circulatory, digestive, immune, hepatic, metabolic, neuromuscular, reproductive, and skeletal systems; eyes. Zinc supports the formation of many enzymes and insulin. Zinc assists with wound healing, reproductive organ growth and development, and vitamin B1, phosphorus, carbohydrate, and protein metabolism.

Food sources:

Almonds, beets, brewer’s yeast, carrots, cashews, Cheddar cheese, green peas, lamb, lean beef, liver, milk, mushrooms, peanuts, poultry, pumpkin seeds, seafood (crab, oysters, shrimp), sesame seeds, spinach, wheat germ, whole grains, yogurt.

Overfed and Undernourished & Selenium

To summarize the first article in this series, we continue to be a world of haves and have-nots but in today’s version even the haves are suffering and they are suffering from having too much. This too much is too much food but not enough nutrition. The haves can eat all the time but they are choosing to eat the wrong foods and or the empty foods. Empty foods meaning that they are eating but there is no nutritional value in the food that they are choosing to eat, this is why we are giving you this information on where to find the whole food sources for the majority of your vitamin and mineral needs.

In this supplement we are covering the systems supported, the benefits to be found and the whole food sources for Selenium.

Systems support and Benefits:

Blood, cardiovascular, endocrine (hormone producing glands), enzymatic, immune, integumentary (skin), and reproductive systems; eyes. Selenium acts as an antioxidant with vitamin E and aids in DAN and protein synthesis. It supports a healthy immune response, prostaglandin production, and healthy reproductive, pancreatic, and thyroid functions.

Food sources:

Barley, Brazil nuts, broccoli, brown rice, lamb, lean meats, milk, mushrooms, nutritional yeast, organ meats, seafood (cod, crab, halibut, salmon, shrimp, snapper, tuna), tomatoes, turnips, walnuts, wheat germ, whole grains.

Overfed and Undernourished & Potassium

To summarize the first article in this series, we continue to be a world of haves and have-nots but in today’s version even the haves are suffering and they are suffering from having too much. This too much is too much food but not enough nutrition. The haves can eat all the time but they are choosing to eat the wrong foods and or the empty foods. Empty foods meaning that they are eating but there is no nutritional value in the food that they are choosing to eat, this is why we are giving you this information on where to find the whole food sources for the majority of your vitamin and mineral needs.

In this supplement we are covering the systems supported, the benefits to be found and the whole food sources for Potassium.

Systems support and Benefits:

Blood, cardiovascular, digestive, endocrine, integumentary(skin), nervous, and renal systems; muscles. Potassium aids in sugar metabolism, activates enzymes and regulates growth, supports normal cardiovascular function, calms the nervous system, and supports a healthy electrolyte balance.

Food sources:

Almonds, artichokes, avacadoe, bananas, beet greens, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale, lentils, lima beans, oranges, papaya, pinto beans, potatoes, prunes, raisins, soybeans, spinach, sunflower seeds, Swiss chard, tomatoes, wheat germ, winter squash, yams.

Overfed and Undernourished & Phosphorus

To summarize the first article in this series, we continue to be a world of haves and have-nots but in today’s version even the haves are suffering and they are suffering from having too much. This too much is too much food but not enough nutrition. The haves can eat all the time but they are choosing to eat the wrong foods and or the empty foods. Empty foods meaning that they are eating but there is no nutritional value in the food that they are choosing to eat, this is why we are giving you this information on where to find the whole food sources for the majority of your vitamin and mineral needs.

In this supplement we are covering the systems supported, the benefits to be found and the whole food sources for Phosphorus.

Systems support and Benefits:

Circulatory, digestive, hepatic, metabolic, musculoskeletal, nervous, and renal (kidney) systems; eyes. Phosphorus supports healthy bone formation, energy production, cell growth and repair, collagen synthesis, cardiovascular function, lecithin production, metabolism (calcium, sugar), and nerve and muscle activity.

Food sources:

Almonds, brewer’s yeast, eggs, fish (halibut, salmon), glandular meats, lean beef, lentils, liver, milk, mozzarella cheese, peanuts, poultry, pumpkin seeds, tofu, whole grain cereals, wheat bran, yogurt.

Overfed and Undernourished & Manganese

To summarize the first article in this series, we continue to be a world of haves and have-nots but in today’s version even the haves are suffering and they are suffering from having too much. This too much is too much food but not enough nutrition. The haves can eat all the time but they are choosing to eat the wrong foods and or the empty foods. Empty foods meaning that they are eating but there is no nutritional value in the food that they are choosing to eat, this is why we are giving you this information on where to find the whole food sources for the majority of your vitamin and mineral needs.

In this supplement we are covering the systems supported, the benefits to be found and the whole food sources for Manganese.

Systems support and Benefits:

Blood, hepatic, immune, musculoskeletal, nervous, and reproductive systems. Manganese supports normal bone formation and promotes the formation and activation of certain enzymes, including those that metabolize reactive oxygen species, some of which are involved in carbohydrate, amino acid, and cholesterol metabolism. Manganese is also required for the detoxification of ammonia which is naturally produced in the body.

Food sources:

Almonds, beets, broccoli, brown rice, carrots, cloves, garbanzo beans, green peas, lima beans, liver, navy beans, nutritional yeast, peanuts, pecans, pineapple, pinto beans, raspberries, soybeans, spinach, sweet potatoes, walnuts, wheat germ, whole grains (esp. oats and rye).