Sodium<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSodium helps in muscle contraction, conducts nerve impulses, and controls the fluid balance in our body. Sodium is a key component of table salt but it should be taken with caution as too much can have negative effects on your heart health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sodium plays an important role for both muscles and nerves to function properly; some symptoms that are linked to sodium deficiency are weakness or numbness upon waking up from sleep (this may also indicate low blood pressure). Additionally, high levels of sodium intake could lead to elevated risk factors such as hypertension which has been known cause cardiovascular disease like strokes or myocardial infarction among others risks including kidney damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chloride<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nYour body is home to trillions of cells, and it needs water just like your house does. Chloride in association with sodium maintains the normal fluid balance for these billions of cell clusters that make up our bodies by regulating osmosis, a process where one type of molecule moves across a membrane from an area less concentrated into an area more concentrated until they're both equalized. This simple movement helps ensure electrical neutrality in tissues throughout the body while also aiding digestion through hydrochloric acid production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Potassium<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nHelps regulate the body's fluid balance, muscle contractions, and nerve impulse conduction.<\/strong> It also supports brain health and reduces stroke risk. Low potassium can cause irregular heartbeats, edema (swelling), or even worse conditions like coma and death!. Luckily there are plenty of delicious foods rich in this mineral including bananas, sweet potatoes avocado beets dates to help keep you healthy and happy too!<\/p>\n\n\n\nCalcium<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nBuilds strong bones and teeth, helps in muscle contraction, blood clotting, nerve transmission. A deficiency of calcium can cause bones to become fragile and easily fracture. Milk and dairy products are great sources for dietary calcium as well as cashews, dates, broccoli, parsley, and greens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nHelps to build and repair bones, teeth, nerves, and muscles. A phosphorus deficiency can lead to bone diseases or growth restriction in children. Meats are one of the best sources of this important nutrient because they contain high levels of phosphorous-containing protein; chicken has more than beef does but pork also contains plenty! Other foods like beans, nuts & seeds are rich sources as well so be sure to eat these too if you want strong bones for life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Magnesium<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPlays a role in creating DNA and antioxidants, as well as helping to \"balance\" some things out by acting like glue between certain molecules that need to stick together. You can find magnesium in green leafy vegetables (anything from spinach or peas), whole grains (like wheat bread) nuts and seeds, beans\/legumes - anything high up on the food chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sulfur<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSulfur is known for its antibacterial properties and helps fight acne-causing bacteria in the skin. It also repairs DNA damage. Seafood, legumes (especially soybeans), black beans, or kidney beans are all great sources of sulfur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n