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The sulfur level in plasma varies from 1.5 to 0.7 milliequivalents (mEq) per liter.
It is found in all organisms, in the arterial walls, in the bile, in cartilage, the adrenal, the insulin, vitamin B1.

The organic sulfur is of two kinds: non-protein and protein. Includes sulfolipids and sulfatides.

Forms protein include sulfur amino acids (methionine and cystine), glycoproteins (sulfate + sulfuric acid + carbohydrate) found in cartilage, tendons and bone matrix, the products from the detoxification intestinal bacterial and other organic compounds such as heparin, insulin, thiamine, bio tub, lipoic acid, coenzymes, proteins of hair and skin keratin. Inorganic forms of sulfur are combined with sodium sulfate, potassium and magnesium. Read the rest of this entry »

The phosphorus in the form of phosphates is widely distributed in nature. Both the mineral kingdom and in vegetable and animal. The match is between 0.8% and 1.1% of total body weight (about 600-900 gr., And 80% of which is in the skeleton, including teeth, in combination with calcium. remaining 20% ​​is in serum and is distributed throughout all cells.

The serum level is 3-4.5 mg per 100 ml in adults. In children is 4-7 mg per 100 ml. In the body, phosphorus exists as organic and inorganic salts. The phosphorus content of soft tissues have metabolic priority over that of the bones. The inorganic phosphorus is ionizable and diffuse through the organic membrane. The bile and pancreatic juice, as well as intestinal juice, containing phosphate ions in proportion and help maintain the balance between phosphorus intake and fecal excretion. Read the rest of this entry »

PHYSIOLOGY The total content of aluminum in the human body is 50 to 150 mg.
The highest concentrations of aluminum observed in the lungs, liver, testicles, ovaries and prostate.

ALUMINUM enzyme has an important role, related to the succinic dehydrogenase which is a carrier of oxygen to the body and indispensable starting point for the oxidation-reduction mechanisms. Cytochrome intensifies reactions. Form chelates with amino acids and is found in liver enzymes. Prevents the absorption of phosphorus from the intestine. Read the rest of this entry »

It is the principal cation of extracellular fluid. Related to the osmotic balance and extracellular fluid volume. Sodium homeostasis is regulated mainly by the kidney.

REQUIREMENTS AND SOURCES Most of the dietary sodium is added to foods as sodium chloride or table salt. ” Other dietary sources are meat and dairy products. The minimum requirements in healthy adults is covered with an intake of 90 to 100 mg. daily, unless increased sweating or vomiting. In the Western diet contains more than 2 to 7 g/day, ie much higher than required. In hot climates, where more sodium lost through sweating or certain diets which do not take any salt, muscle cramps may occur. Read the rest of this entry »

There are 25 gr. magnesium in the adult. The rate increases with altitude.
Magnesium is found primarily combined with calcium and phosphorus in the complex salts of bone (70%).
The rest are distributed in plasma (1.4 to 2.5 mg/mL), primarily in red blood cells. About 80% is ionized and diffusible. The rest is bound to serum proteins.

The muscles contain more magnesium than calcium, in contrast to the blood.
In cells, its concentration is 15 mEq/L (milliequivalents per liter).
Mg level in the cerebrospinal fluid is higher than in serum.
Only 45% of ingested magnesium is absorbed, 55% is excreted in the feces. It is absorbed in the small intestine and to some extent, into the stomach.
The factors that inhibit the absorption of calcium magnesium also disturb: phosphate, calcium, alkalis, excess fat.
Parathyroid hormone increases the absorption of magnesium from the intestine.
Does not accumulate in the body.
Excretion is by kidney, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and gastrointestinal tract.
The urinary excretion is relatively low because the kidney conserves magnesium efficiently. Aldosterone increases renal permeability for magnesium, as it does with the potassium to conserve sodium.
Normally, between 60 and 120 mg. of magnesium per day are excreted in the urine. Read the rest of this entry »

Fluorine is found in the body, teeth, skin, thyroid, bone, plasma, lymph and viscera. Maintains bone enamel of teeth and bones and seems to speak against osteoporosis. Affects the eye shine.
Your metabolism is altered adversely by prolonged taking steroids and tranquilizers.

NEEDS daily intake has little meaning, since it depends on water content. No specific requirements.

Where it is in the drinking water is found in varying amounts, usually from one part to 10 million. Water is the main source of supply.
Artificial water fluoridation should be one part per million.
Although fluoride in food represents a small part of the contribution, is found mainly in wheat, barley, rice, apricot, grape, potato, radish, tomato, asparagus, spinach, tea. Read the rest of this entry »

15 minerals are required in the daily diet, six of them in large quantities and nine are called micronutrients and trace minerals are.

- Calcium (Ca)
- Phosphorus (P)
- Magnesium (Mg)
- Sodium (Na)
- Potassium (K)
- Chloride (Cl)

Evidence or trace minerals or micronutrients:

- Iron (Fe)
- Zinc (Zn)
- Iodine (Y)
- Copper (Cu)
- Manganese (Mn)
- Fluorine (F)
- Chromium (Cr)
- Selenium (Se)
- Molybdenum (Mo)
- Sulfur and cobalt, are also essential, but there are recommended amounts. Read the rest of this entry »