The results of calcium,
magnesium and iron deficiency are well known; those of zinc are less well known, but equally as bad.
Data on
Magnesium and Iron deficiency as a contributing factor to bacterial virulence and biofilm formation.
The results of calcium,
magnesium and iron deficiency are well known, those of zinc are less so.
Not exact matches
Phytic acid is a strong chelator of important minerals such as calcium,
magnesium,
iron,
and zinc,
and can therefore contribute to mineral
deficiencies in people whose diets rely on these foods for their mineral intake, such as those in developing countries.
Phytic acid also binds with minerals like calcium,
magnesium,
iron,
and zinc that can lead to mineral
deficiencies in high phytate diets (too much grains
and high fiber foods that are not properly prepared).
Ask your doctor to test your levels of
iron,
magnesium,
and vitamin D as
deficiencies can cause RLS.
Scientists are in general agreement that grain
and legume based diets high in phytates contribute to widespread mineral
deficiencies in third world countries.5 Analysis shows that calcium,
magnesium,
iron and zinc are present in the plant foods eaten in these areas, but the high phytate content of soy
and rice based diets prevents their absorption.
Researchers are in general agreement that grain -
and legume - based diets high in phytates contribute to widespread mineral
deficiencies in Third World countries.15 Analysis shows that calcium,
magnesium,
iron and zinc are present in the plant foods eaten in these areas, but the high phytate content of soy -
and grain - based diets prevents their absorption.
In feeding experiments, use of soy protein isolate (SPI) increased requirements for vitamins E, K, D
and B12
and created
deficiency symptoms of calcium,
magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, copper,
iron and zinc.
Iron helps in preventing anaemia and iron deficiency, zinc boosts the nervous system of the brain, while magnesium helps in treating muscle cramps and PMS sympt
Iron helps in preventing anaemia
and iron deficiency, zinc boosts the nervous system of the brain, while magnesium helps in treating muscle cramps and PMS sympt
iron deficiency, zinc boosts the nervous system of the brain, while
magnesium helps in treating muscle cramps
and PMS symptoms.
Calcium, zinc,
magnesium,
iron,
and several others are susceptible to the lure of phytic acid,
and research shows that cultures who rely on grains for the bulk of their macronutrients
and micronutrients display
deficiencies in these
and other minerals.
Studies have linked antisocial behavior to sugar, refined carbohydrates, vitamins B11
and B1,
iron, selenium,
magnesium,
and to omega - 3 fatty acid
deficiencies.
b. multiple mineral
deficiencies particularly of calcium,
iron,
magnesium and possibly selenium, chromium, manganese, copper
and other trace minerals.
Evidence suggests that B vitamin
deficiencies (such as folate
deficiencies) in addition to
deficiencies in Vitamin C, Vitamin D,
iron,
magnesium,
and zinc factor into increased myofascial trigger points within the pelvic floor muscles (1).
Women are more prone to mineral
deficiencies like osteoporosis (calcium
deficiency), anemia (
iron deficiency), low thyroid (often due to iodine
deficiency),
and chronic fatigue (often due to vitamin D or
magnesium deficiency).
Among the minerals, phosphorous is poorly utilized,
and calcium,
magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, copper,
iron and especially zinc
deficiencies appear routinely in animals — including human animals — fed SPI as the primary source of protein in their diets.
Leaky gut leads also to malabsorption of vitamins, minerals
and other vital nutrients contributing to the
deficiency of vitamin B12, zinc,
magnesium,
iron,
and deficiencies of other nutrients.
In feeding experiments, the use of SPI increased requirements for vitamins E, K, D
and B12
and created
deficiency symptoms of calcium,
magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, copper,
iron and zinc.
This can lead to
deficiencies in crucial minerals such as
magnesium (needed for proper cardio function), B vitamins (especially B12),
and iron.
Malabsorption of nutrients results in mineral
deficiencies such as
iron deficiency (anemia), Vitamin B12,
magnesium,
and / or calcium
deficiency.
Calcium,
magnesium,
iron, zinc, iodine,
and selenium
deficiencies are common in parts of the U.S. population.
Another potential pitfall is that many gluten - free products contain lower amounts of essential nutrients
and can cause
deficiencies in
Iron, Vitamin B9 (folic acid), Vitamin B12, Vitamin D,
Magnesium and fiber.
We don't claim that Natural Calm
Magnesium Supplement Insomnia Remedy is a definite cure for insomnia because sleep disorders can also be caused by
deficiencies in Folic Acid (8), Thiamine (10),
Iron (14)
and Potassium (15) or excess Chromium (13).
Owing to reduced absorption of calcium, zinc,
iron,
magnesium,
and vitamin B12, long - term antacid use is associated with increased risk for several alarming outcomes: chronic kidney disease (6,7),
iron deficiency (8), hypomagnesemia (low blood
magnesium)(9,10), bone fractures (11,12,13), B12
deficiency (14), pneumonia (15),
and dementia (16,17).
Several previous studies have observed
deficiencies in intakes of micronutrients, such as vitamin D, calcium, zinc,
magnesium,
and iron, in dieting bodybuilders [3, 17, 18, 204, 205].
The high content of
magnesium and iron chocolate contains additionally makes it desirable as these
deficiencies become heightened during menstruation.
,
and creating
deficiency in hormone balancing nutrients like Vitamins E, B12, K
and D, plus Calcium,
Magnesium and Iron.
Phytic acid can block absorption of calcium,
magnesium, copper,
iron,
and zinc which can cause mineral
deficiencies and bone loss.
Evidence is presented that both
iron deficiency and magnesium deficiency can result in a significant reduction in exercise performance; however, the biochemical lesions under - lying the reductions in exercise performance have not been identified.
ACT - activated clotting time (bleeding disorders) ACTH - adrenocorticotropic hormone (adrenal gland function) Ag - antigen test for proteins specific to a disease causing organism or virus Alb - albumin (liver, kidney
and intestinal disorders) Alk - Phos, ALP alkaline phosphatase (liver
and adrenal disorders) Allergy Testing intradermal or blood antibody test for allergen hypersensitivity ALT - alanine aminotransferase (liver disorder) Amyl - amylase enzyme — non specific (pancreatitis) ANA - antinuclear antibody (systemic lupus erythematosus) Anaplasmosis Anaplasma spp. (tick - borne rickettsial disease) APTT - activated partial thromboplastin time (blood clotting ability) AST - aspartate aminotransferase (muscle
and liver disorders) Band band cell — type of white blood cell Baso basophil — type of white blood cell Bile Acids digestive acids produced in the liver
and stored in the gall bladder (liver function) Bili bilirubin (bile pigment responsible for jaundice from liver disease or RBC destruction) BP - blood pressure measurement BUN - blood urea nitrogen (kidney
and liver function) Bx biopsy C & S aerobic / anaerobic bacterial culture
and antibiotic sensitivity test (infection, drug selection) Ca +2 calcium ion — unbound calcium (parathyroid gland function) CBC - complete blood count (all circulating cells) Chol cholesterol (liver, thyroid disorders) CK, CPK creatine [phospho] kinase (muscle disease, heart disease) Cl - chloride ion — unbound chloride (hydration, blood pH) CO2 - carbon dioxide (blood pH) Contrast Radiograph x-ray image using injected radiopaque contrast media Cortisol hormone produced by the adrenal glands (adrenal gland function) Coomb's anti- red blood cell antibody test (immune - mediated hemolytic anemia) Crea creatinine (kidney function) CRT - capillary refill time (blood pressure, tissue perfusion) DTM - dermatophyte test medium (ringworm — dermatophytosis) EEG - electroencephalogram (brain function, epilepsy) Ehrlichia Ehrlichia spp. (tick - borne rickettsial disease) EKG, ECG - electrok [c] ardiogram (electrical heart activity, heart arryhthmia) Eos eosinophil — type of white blood cell Fecal, flotation, direct intestinal parasite exam FeLV Feline Leukemia Virus test FIA Feline Infectious Anemia: aka Feline Hemotrophic Mycoplasma, Haemobartonella felis test FIV Feline Immunodeficiency Virus test Fluorescein Stain fluorescein stain uptake of cornea (corneal ulceration) fT4, fT4ed, freeT4ed thyroxine hormone unbound by protein measured by equilibrium dialysis (thyroid function) GGT gamma - glutamyltranferase (liver disorders) Glob globulin (liver, immune system) Glu blood or urine glucose (diabetes mellitus) Gran granulocytes — subgroup of white blood cells Hb, Hgb hemoglobin —
iron rich protein bound to red blood cells that carries oxygen (anemia, red cell mass) HCO3 - bicarbonate ion (blood pH) HCT, PCV, MHCT hematocrit, packed - cell volume, microhematocrit (hemoconcentration, dehydration, anemia) K + potassium ion — unbound potassium (kidney disorders, adrenal gland disorders) Lipa lipase enzyme — non specific (pancreatitis) LYME Borrelia spp. (tick - borne rickettsial disease) Lymph lymphocyte — type of white blood cell MCHC mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (anemia,
iron deficiency) MCV mean corpuscular volume — average red cell size (anemia,
iron deficiency) Mg +2
magnesium ion — unbound
magnesium (diabetes, parathyroid function, malnutrition) MHCT, HCT, PCV microhematocrit, hematocrit, packed - cell volume (hemoconcentration, dehydration, anemia) MIC minimum inhibitory concentration — part of the C&S that determines antimicrobial selection Mono monocyte — type of white blood cell MRI magnetic resonance imaging (advanced tissue imaging) Na + sodium ion — unbound sodium (dehydration, adrenal gland disease) nRBC nucleated red blood cell — immature red blood cell (bone marrow damage, lead toxicity) PCV, HCT, MHCT packed - cell volume, hematocrit, microhematocrit (hemoconcentration, dehydration, anemia) PE physical examination pH urine pH (urinary tract infection, urolithiasis) Phos phosphorus (kidney disorders, ketoacidosis, parathyroid function) PLI pancreatic lipase immunoreactivity (pancreatitis) PLT platelet — cells involved in clotting (bleeding disorders) PT prothrombin time (bleeding disorders) PTH parathyroid hormone, parathormone (parathyroid function) Radiograph x-ray image RBC red blood cell count (anemia) REL Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever / Ehrlichia / Lyme combination test Retic reticulocyte — immature red blood cell (regenerative vs. non-regenerative anemia) RMSF Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever SAP serum alkaline phosphatase (liver disorders) Schirmer Tear Test tear production test (keratoconjunctivitis sicca — dry eye,) Seg segmented neutrophil — type of white blood cell USG Urine specific gravity (urine concentration, kidney function) spec cPL specific canine pancreatic lipase (pancreatitis)-- replaces the PLI test spec fPL specific feline pancreatic lipase (pancreatitis)-- replaces the PLI test T4 thyroxine hormone — total (thyroid gland function) TLI trypsin - like immunoreactivity (exocrine pancreatic insufficiency) TP total protein (hydration, liver disorders) TPR temperature / pulse / respirations (physical exam vital signs) Trig triglycerides (fat metabolism, liver disorders) TSH thyroid stimulating hormone (thyroid gland function) UA urinalysis (kidney function, urinary tract infection, diabetes) Urine Cortisol - Crea Ratio urine cortisol - creatine ratio (screening test for adrenal gland disease) Urine Protein - Crea Ratio urine protein - creatinine ratio (kidney disorders) VWF VonWillebrands factor (bleeding disorder) WBC white blood cell count (infection, inflammation, bone marrow suppression)