Mineral Nutrients

Mineral nutrients are essential to human life. Herbal medicine is used to assist the body in its own instinctive attempts at self-healing. Non-suppressive medicines strengthen immune reserves and help overcome disease.

Chromium

Trace element. Essential to human life. RDA 0.05 to 0.2mg. Key element in the glucose tolerance factor. Required by the pancreas to combat stress and to control blood sugar. The key metal. low levels place pregnant mothers at risk.

Deficiency

Hypoglycaemia, arteriosclerosis, heart disease. Depression, irritability, sudden mood swings. A lack of Chromium may result in diabetes in young adults, and a craving for sweet foods (sugar, chocolate).

Body effects 

Metabolism of sugars and fats. Blood sugar regulator. Builds up muscle. Lowers cholesterol levels. Encourages the body’s insulin to perform effectively. Suppresses appetite—especially cravings for sugar, chocolate, etc. Sport person’s mineral to build muscle and reduce fat.

Sources

Red meat, liver, kidney, cheese, mushrooms, wholegrain cereals, brewer’s yeast, fresh fruits, nuts, honey, molasses, corn oil, raisins, grapes, berets, peppers, shellfish. Mineral nutrients are essential to human life.

Reference

Bartram’s Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine