MINERALS - Sources and Benefits Factsheet A Middle Path Natural Health Guide from www.middlepath.com.au
Essential Mineral
T Temperature intolerant  W water-soluble  
O
Oxidizes rapidly
 
Mineral Activity in the body Principal Sources
CALCIUM Ca   T W O
Needed mostly in structural system.
The "Tooth & Bone" Mineral
Tone building in the body. Builds and maintains bone structure. Gives vitality and endurance. Heals wounds. Counteracts acid. Milk, cheese, raw egg yolk, apricots, figs, prunes, cranberries, gooseberries, cabbage, spinach, parsnips, lettuce, onions, dates, bran, tops of vegetables.
CHLORINE Cl   T
Needed mostly in the digestive system and secretions.
Cleanser in the body. Cleans and expels waste. Freshens, Purifies, Disinfects. Goat milk, cow milk, salt, fish, cheese, coconut, beets, radishes, common salt.
FLUORINE F   T
Found and needed mostly the structural system. Preserves bones.
Disease Resister and Beautifier.  Strengthens tendons. Knits bones. Cauliflower, cabbage, cheese, raw goat milk, raw egg yolk, cod liver oil, brussel sprouts, sopinach, tomatoes, watercress
IODINE I    T O
Needed in the nervous system.
The "Gland and brain" mineral.
Metabolism Normalizer in the body. Prevents Goiter.
Normalises gland and cell action. Ejects and counteracts poisons.
Powdered Nova Scotia, Dulce and sea lettuce (very high), sea foods, carrots, pears, onions, tomatoes, pineapple, potato skins, cod liver oil, garlic, watercress.
IRON Fe   W O
Fundamental ingredient of blood - carries oxygen to brain and muscles. Stored in the liver.
The "Blood and oxygenation" mineral
Essential in blood as an oxygen carrier. Promotes vitality and ambition. Prevents anemia. All green leafy vegetables, blackberries, black cherries, egg yolk, liver, oysters, potato peelings, whole wheat.
MAGNESIUM Mg   W T
Needed mostly in the digestive system.
The "Nerve" mineral, Nature's laxative.
New Cell Promoter in the body. Relaxes. Refreshes the system. Prevents and relieves constipation and auto-intoxication. Grapefruit, oranges, figs, whole barley, corn, wheat, coconut, goats milk, raw egg yolk.
MANGANESE Mn   W
Needed mostly in the nervous system. Tissue strengthener.
The "Memory" mineral.
Controlling Nerves in the body. Increases resistance. Co-ordinates thought and action. Improves memory. Nasturtium leaves, raw egg yolk, almonds, walnuts, watercress, mint, parsley, wintergreen, endive, pignolia nuts.
PHOSPHOROUS   T W
Needed mostly in the nervous system.
The "Brain and Bone" mineral.
Body and Nerve Builder in the body. Nourishes brain and nerves. Builds power of thought. Stimulates growth of hair and bone. Sea foods, milk, raw egg yolk, parsnips, whole wheat, barley, yellow corn, nuts, peas, beans, lentils.
POTASSIUM K   W
Needed mostly in the digestive system.
The "Tissue and secretion" mineral.
Healer in the body. Liver activator. Strongly alkaline. Makes tissues elastic, muscles supple, creates grace, beauty, good disposition. Potato skin, dandelion, dill, sage, cress, dried olives, parsley, blueberries, peaches, prunes, coconut, gooseberries, cabbage, figs, almonds.
SILICON Si   W
Needed mostly in the structural system. Nails, skin, teeth and hair.
Surgeon in the body. Gives keen hearing, sparklin eyes, hard teeth, glossy hair. Tones system and gives resistance to the body. Oats, barley, spinach, asparagus, lettuce, tomatoes, cabbage, figs, strawberries.
SODIUM Na   W
Needed mostly in the digestive system. Gland, ligament and bone builder.
Youth Maintainer in the body. Aids digestion. Counteracts acidosis. Halts fermentation. Purifies the blood. Okra, celery, carrots, beets, cucumbers, string beans, asparagus, turnips, strawberries, oatmeal, cheese, raw egg yolk, coconut, black figs.
SULPHUR S   T O
Needed mostly in the nervous system.
The "Brain and tissue" mineral.
Purifies and activates the body. Purifies and tones the system. Intensifies feeling and emotion. Cabbage, cauliflower, onions, asparagus, carrots, horse-radish, shrimp, chestnuts, mustard greens.