Mineral Information

Our bodies require many nutrients to stay healthy. But with today's hectic lifestyle, we may not be getting enough of these nutrients from the foods we eat. That's where vitamin and mineral supplements can help! Below is a chart to help guide you with your selection.

 

Nutrient	Function	Sources
Calcium RDI 1,000 mg	Helps bone and tooth formation, muscle tone, blood clotting, absorption of B-12.	Milk, dairy products, green vegetables, beans, shellfish
Chromium RDI 120 mcg	Essential to energy & insulin metabolism, fatty acid & cholesterol synthesis.	Corn oil, meats, yeast, grains, cheese, beer
Copper RDI 2 mg	Helps bone growth, iron utilization, skin elastin, collagen and melanin pigmentation.	Liver, shellfish, nuts, cocoa, dry beans
Iodine RDI 150 mcg	Helps regulate your metabolism. Important for proper function of the thyroid gland.	Shellfish, seaweed, cod liver oil, milk, cheese, iodized salt
Iron RDI 18mg	Essential to blood, increases resistance to disease & stress. Helps muscle function.	Liver, meats, eggs, nuts, green vegetables, grains, dried fruit
Magnesium RDI 400 mg	Essential for healthy bones, nerves, muscles, regulation of body temperature & energy.	Green vegetables, milk, beans, meat, eggs, grains, figs, apples
Manganese RDI 2 mg	Helps cholesterol, fat and carbohydrate synthesis, reproductive organs & enzymes.	Green vegetables, milk, beans, meat, eggs, grains, figs, apples
Phosphorus RDI 1,000 mg	Important for producing energy, growth, healthy kidneys, muscles & nerve impulses.	Liver, meats, poultry, fish, eggs, cheese, milk, nuts, beans, grains
Selenium RDI 70 mcg	Helps regulate various metabolic processes and vitamin E utilization. Antioxidant.	Seafood, meat, broccoli, onions, tomatoes, yeast, corn oil
Zinc RDI 15 mg	Essential to insulin, wound-healing, tissue growth, reproductive organs, healthy blood.	Shellfish, liver, poultry, nuts, eggs, grains, green vegetables

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.