Calcium (Ca):-
Acid/Alkaline: Alkaline-forming
Types: protein bound Ca. 46%; diffusable Ca. 6.5%; ionized Ca. 47.5%
Food sources: Kelp, sesame seeds, dark leafy green vegetables, carrots,
oranges, almonds, broccoli, papaya, sunflower seeds, walnuts,
cashews, Brazil nuts, tofu, bone meal, brown rice, and most fruits
and vegetables.
Note: Coffee, commercial teas, carbonated drinks, (soda pops, etc.),
marijuana, excess salt, cigarettes, refined sugars, alcohol, and
chemical diuretics all inhibit or “pull” calcium out of bone and
tissues.
Uses in the body: Calcium is the most abundant mineral (metal) in your
body. Necessary for bone, cartilage, tendons and connective tissue
strength. (Used in bone matrix.) Assists the actuation of many
enzymes including pancreatic. Works with neuro-transmissions.
Used in ATP, Adenosine Triphosphate release (cell energy reserves).
99% of the body’s Ca is located in the bones and teeth. Plays a role
in blood clotting. One of many cellular transporters.
Deficiencies: A lack of utilization is epidemic. Utilization requires
parathyroid/thyroid hormones and alkalization.
Short term deficiencies: Muscle cramping and spasms, pounding
heartbeat, loss of sleep, irritability, tooth decay, periodontal disease,
softened bones, nervousness, back and leg cramps, brittle bones,
connective tissue weakness including varicose and spider veins,
hemorrhoids, prolapsed conditions of organs and skin, petechiae, hot
flashes, hot and cold syndrome, and heart arrhythmias. Plays a role
in muscular contraction. Use is regulated by parathyroid hormone
and vitamin D. Builds bones and teeth. Normalizes heart action,
nerve irritability, blood coagulation, normalizes metabolism. Calcium
neutralizes excessive serum histamines. Increased calcium
consumption can increase calcitonin production by the thyroid gland
(C-cells). This actually inhibits bone reabsorption, thus creating the
opposite effect of rebuilding your bones. Lead interferes with
calcium utilization.
Long term deficiencies: Osteoporosis, scoliosis, rickets and diseases
involving the loss of calcium from the bones or the failure of
growing bones to have enough calcium for strength and proper
growth. Stunted growth. Also, arthritis and depression.
Toxicity: Acidosis, bone spurs, kidney stones, stenosis issues, and
calcium deposits in tissues. Also possibly hypertension, confusion,
nausea and vomiting.
Carbon ©:-
Acid/Alkaline: Acid-forming
Food sources: Air, carbohydrates, sugars, fruits and vegetables, nuts,
olives and avocados.
Uses in the body: Main source of energy. A component of
carbohydrates and building blocks of fats and amino acids.
Necessary for teeth, connective tissue, skin, hair and nails.
Chlorine (Chloride) (Cl):-
Acid/Alkaline: Acid-forming
Food sources: Most fruits and vegetables: coconut, avocados, dates,
turnips, lettuces, kale, kelp/dulse, celery, tomatoes, potatoes, apricots,
orange juice, pineapple, watercress, raw white cabbage, spinach,
asparagus, cucumbers, parsnips, carrots, onions. In cooked dried
beans and peas, and sea salt, etc.
Toxic sources: Water supplies
Uses in the body: An electrolyte, along with sodium and potassium.
Affects blood, nerves, epithelium. Aids digestion and elimination,
normalizes osmotic pressure in blood and tissues. Helps maintain
normal heart function, acid-base balance and water balance.
Increases capacity of blood to carry carbon dioxide to lungs for
excretion. Helps to cleanse both the intestines and body of toxins.
Produces the normal acid environment in stomach. (This aids in
absorption of iron and vitamin B12.)
Deficiency: Disturbed digestion, water retention issues, weight loss.
Toxicity: Very toxic in even slightly higher amounts. Symptoms are
weakness, confusion and coma.
Hydrogen (H):-
Acid/Alkaline: Alkaline-forming
Food sources: All foods, especially carbohydrates and fats. Sugars, fruits
and vegetables (especially carrots, celery, spinach, tomatoes and
cabbage).
Uses in the body: Blood; all cells.
Magnesium (Mg):-
Acid/Alkaline: Alkaline-forming
Food sources: All fruits and vegetables, especially dark leafy greens,
seaweeds, nuts, seeds, dried fruits, potatoes, sesame seeds, alfalfa,
figs, brown rice, kelp, pineapple, honey, celery, whole-grain
products, almonds, avocados, bananas, apples, peaches, lima beans,
black-eyed peas, wheat germ, brown rice.
Toxic sources: Water
Uses in the body: Strengthens muscles and nerve tissues. Activates many
enzymes, especially in carbohydrate metabolism. Needed for proper
bone and teeth formation. Conditions liver and glands. Stimulates
elimination. May help combat stress, maintain muscle contractions
and aid in adaptation to cold, and regulation of normal heart rhythm.
May reduce effects of lead poisoning and reduce kidney stones.
Also, blood albumen.
Note: Alcohol, diuretics, emotional or physical stress, diarrhea, zinc, and
fluoride increase the need for magnesium.
Deficiency: Symptoms may include diarrhea, fatigue, calcium depletion,
and heart arrhythmias. Also, soft and porous bones, poor digestion,
GI upsets, fatigue, sleep disturbances, irritability, confusion,
cramping and spasms, tachycardia, nervousness, kidney stones,
convulsions, poor complexion. A severe magnesium deficiency may
result in coronary heart disease, mental confusion, and blood clot
formation.
Toxicity: Severe nausea and vomiting, extremely low blood pressure,
extreme muscle weakness, difficulty breathing and heartbeat
irregularity.
Oxygen (O):-
Acid/Alkaline: Alkaline-forming
Food sources: Fresh air
Toxic sources: Pollution
Uses in the body: Creates oxidation. Needed for bones, teeth, skin, red
blood cells, circulation and optimism!
Deficiency: Lack of oxygen causes death.
Phosphorus §:-
Acid/Alkaline: Acid-forming
Food sources: present in nearly all foods, especially peas, seeds, corn,
mushrooms, carrots, nuts (pecans, almonds, etc.), whole grain
products, dried fruit, legumes.
Toxic sources: Meat, grains, intestinal products and wastes, phosphate
mining, soaps, phosphate additives in carbonated drinks, etc.
Uses in the body: Phosphorus is essential for calcification of bone (85%
of your body’s pH is in your skeletal system). Used in many enzyme
processes including metabolism. Controls the activities of most
hormones and many vitamins. A factor in carbohydrate, fat and
protein metabolism. Organic phosphates are a part of all cellular
structures and many of their functions. Part of ATP (Adenosine
Triphosphate), which is a cell’s power company. Used in the
oxidation of sugars for the formation of ATP. Builds bones, teeth,
blood, brain and hair. Metabolism of fats and carbohydrates.
Transporter of fatty acids.
Deficiency: Leads to bone pain and poor bone formation, osteoporosis,
poor memory, tissue weakness, prolapsed conditions, fatigue,
irritability, poor growth, rickets, skin sensitivity, decreased appetite
and weight. General weakness. Excessive amounts of phosphorus
can occur from prolonged and excessive intake of non-absorbable
antacids, high consumption of soft drinks, canned and processed
foods.
Toxicity: Rarely toxic. Symptoms may include brittle bones related to
loss of calcium (osteoporosis), seizures, heartbeat irregularities and
shortness of breath.
Potassium (K):-
Acid/Alkaline: Alkaline-forming
Food sources: All fruits and vegetables, especially dark green leafy ones.
Kelp, dulse, seeds, figs, celery, mushrooms, dried fruits, potatoes,
avocados, broccoli, legumes, papaya, raisins, brown rice, Brussels
sprouts, bananas, and watermelon.
Toxic sources: Prescription drugs, especially some diuretics, can cause
excessive potassium loss from the body. Also, chronic diarrhea and
diabetic acidosis.
Note: Excess Vitamin D can contribute to potassium loss and the
suppression of thyroid function. Same with PABA supplementation.
Also, potassium deficiency (or loss) is also affected by magnesium,
zinc, and iron deficiency.
Deficiency: Heart arrhythmias, shortness of breath, weakness in muscles,
poor digestion and utilization. Slowed growth, paralysis, sterility,
mental apathy and confusion, kidney damage. Dry skin, acne, chills,
insomnia, decreased reflex response, glucose intolerance. Potassium
deficiency can occur with chronic diarrhea, vomiting, diabetic
acidosis, kidney disease, or prolonged use of laxatives or diuretics.
Uses in the body: Balances body fluids, regulates nervous and muscular
irritability. Aids in formation of glycogen from glucose, fats from
glycogen, proteins from peptones and proteases. May cure acne,
allergies, alcoholism, heart disease and help to heal burns.
Toxicity: Excess intake of potassium can cause high concentration of the
element in blood, disturbances in heart and kidney function, and
alterations in fluid balance. Fatalities may result when high levels of
potassium in the bloodstream cause heart attacks.
Sodium (Na):-
Acid/Alkaline: Alkaline-forming
Food sources: All fruits and vegetables, especially dark green leafy ones,
carrots, celery, watermelon, strawberries, apples, huckleberries,
gooseberries, cauliflower, asparagus, salt (all types), cucumbers,
beets, okra, pumpkin, string beans, kelp/dulse.
Toxic sources: Most processed foods, water supplies.
Note: Diuretic drugs are the chief offenders in throwing off excess
sodium from the body. Excessive sweating can reduce sodium in the
body to low levels. Also, low sodium may be indicative of reduced
adrenal cortex function. Sodium has a strong affinity for Oxygen.
Uses in the body: An essential body electrolyte. A principle cation
(positively charged ion) for intra- (inter) cellular activities and
homeostasis. Plays a major role in the osmotic pressure of a cell, thus
affecting water and nutritional utilization by cells. Involved in
muscular contraction. Plays a role in carbohydrate and protein
metabolism; plays a role in glucose catabolism (breakdown) and
glycogen formation (glucose storage); plays a role in neuro-
(electrical) transmission through the nervous system (affecting
conductivity of a cell); and plays a role in normal heart rhythms.
Deficiency: Sodium deficiency symptoms include muscle weakness and
muscle shrinkage, twitching, fatigue, poor concentration, memory
loss, loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea, arthritis, nerve pain, digestive
distress, poor adrenal function, and weight loss. These are usually a
result of starvation or severe fasting, vomiting, dry skin, allergies,
low blood pressure, constipation, perspiration or diarrhea. A severe
deficiency of sodium chloride could cause dehydration and death.
Toxicity: A diet high in sodium is linked to hypertension (and restriction
of sodium lowers blood pressure). Diets in the U.S. contain
excessive amounts of sodium (as much as 15 times the recommended
daily intake).
Sulfur (S):-
Acid/Alkaline: Acid-forming
Food sources: Kale, turnip, Brussels sprouts, dried beans, cabbage,
cauliflower, garlic, onions, raspberry, kelp, broccoli, lettuce, wheat
germ, etc.
Toxic sources: Hair permanents, straighteners, some conditioners can
affect sulfur levels.
Note: Sulfur is known to protect cells from the toxic effects of heavy
metals. Also, tobacco decreases absorption.
Uses in the body: Sulfur disinfects the blood, helps the body to resist
bacteria, and protects the protoplasm of cells. It aids in necessary
oxidation reactions in the body, stimulates bile secretion, and protects
against toxic substances. Because of its ability to protect against the
harmful effects of radiation and pollution, sulfur slows down the
aging process. It is needed for the synthesis of collagen, a principal
protein that gives the skin its structural integrity. Needed for hair,
nails, insulin, cartilage, and blood. Aids digestion and elimination.
Oxidizing agent in hemoglobin.
Note: Sulfur is the key substance that makes garlic the “king of herbs.”
Deficiency: Restricted growth, eczema, dermatitis, poor growth of nails
and hair or brittle hair and nails.
Toxicity: Increased cardiac risk. Unlikely to threaten life.
(I just want to acknowledge it). Last night I got ‘Calcium’, arrived to this thread and yep, it matches. Added The Bone Strenghtener (had been notified a while ago of osteoporosis), already taking D & K, gonna get some Calcium. Thank you for the knowledge