Zinc
Zinc is a component of hundreds of enzymes. It is associated with enzymes involved carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism, as well as DNA and RNA replication. Zinc functions as an antioxidant, aids in maintaining healthy bone structure development, maintains healthy immune functions, maintains healthy vision and supports normal foetal growth.
Selenium
Selenium is an essential component of the glutathione peroxidase antioxidant system and also plays an important role in thyroid hormone metabolism. Many studies have shown that selenium is important for maintaining prostate health. Selenium has also been shown to help a healthy immune system.
Magnesium
Magnesium is an essential mineral for the formation and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth where 70percent of the body's magnesium is found. Magnesium accounts for about 0.05percent of the body's weight. It is involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates and amino acids, and plays an important role in neuromuscular contractions. It is also an activator of hundreds of enzymes essential to life helping to regulate the acid-alkaline balance in the body.
Chromium
Chromium is an important component of the glucose tolerance factor (GTF) that helps to regulate insulin levels and thus maintain healthy glucose metabolism. Today's poor diets and unhealthy lifestyles often put stress on the body's blood glucose control mechanisms. Healthy insulin and glucose levels are critical for weight management and sustained energy levels throughout the day.
Calcium
Calcium reduces the risk of osteoporosis and provides comprehensive support for bone health. As the amount of calcium required on a daily basis is significant, it is best to supplement multivitamin supplements with further calcium support.
Osteoporosis, which affects millions of people every year, occurs when the rate of absorption of old bone exceeds the deposition of new bone. The resulting thinning of bone makes them porous and prone to fracture. Deficiencies of calcium, magnesium, boron and vitamin D can cause osteoporosis. Other factors such as sex, race, hormonal status, family history, level of exercise and general diet also affect the risk of osteoporosis.
Supplementation with a comprehensive bone-building formula can play an important part in reducing the risk of osteoporosis and increasing the quality of life.
Although signs of osteoporosis usually don't occur until the later years of life, getting the proper amount of calcium in our diet when we're young may help prevent calcium deficiency later.
It is estimated that adolescents who make even a 3 percent gain in bone mass in their teens can reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in life by 40 percent. A recent double-blind study assess the impact of a daily calcium, magnesium and vitamin D supplement on bone development and bone mineralisation in preadolescent girls. The study showed that after 12 months, the girls receiving the supplement had a net gain in bone mineral density, while girls in the placebo group showed a net decline.
The human body contains nearly three pounds of total calcium, about 99 percent of which is in the bones. Throughout life, bones are in a constant state of reformation as calcium is continually removed from and redeposited in the bones. Adequate levels of calcium are needed every day to ensure that bone mineral density is maintained.
Calcium is also critical to normal nerve conduction, muscle contraction, blood clotting (provided it is normal to begin with), cell division, and electrical conduction in the heart. It is also essential for producing and activating enzymes and hormones that regulate digestion, energy and fat metabolism.
When levels of calcium in the plasma decline, the bones release calcium to supply the soft tissues with calcium required for these functions. If people do not get enough calcium from their diets, the body will take it from bone structure, which results in a net loss of bone calcium.
Iodine
Iodine is a crucial component in the synthesis of thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism, growth, reproduction, and the synthesis of protein. Supplemental iodine is especially important for people on a vegetarian diet, those who avoid seafood, or those who must restrict their salt intake.
Copper
Copper is essential for enzymes that help to synthesise collagen. Also, copper is a critical component of the enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD), an important antioxidant in cell cytoplasm, and acts as a catalyst in the formation of haemoglobin.
Manganese
Manganese is an important co-factor in the production of glycosaminoglycans, compounds that make up connective tissues, bones, arteries, and other organs. Manganese is an activator of numerous enzymes, and supplementation with manganese can enhance the SOD enzyme system to increase antioxidant activity.
Vanadium
Vanadium helps support healthy serum glucose levels. It may also help maintain healthy thyroid function.
Silicone
Silicone gives stability to all the connective tissues of the body and is essential for proper calcium utilisation. Silicon is key to the calcium mineralisation of the bone matrix.
Boron
Boron reduces calcium excretion and increases deposition of calcium in the bone.
Also molybdenum, ultra trace minerals .....
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