Calcium is one of the most abundant elements on Earth, and it is the most abundant mineral in the human body. It has many important roles it performs like signaling biochemical processes in cells, controlling muscle contractions, initiating DNA synthesis, and building bones.
Other Sources of Calcium: Milk, yogurt, or cheese, pudding, ice cream, cottage cheese. Fortified orange juice, salmon, sardines, collard greens, kelp seaweed, arugula, figs, broccoli, almonds, spinach, tofu, dried beans, and lima beans.
Chloride has long been known to be essential to life. It is found in almost every tissue of the body, but more so in the blood chiefly as sodium chloride. It combines with hydrogen in the stomach to make hydrochloric acid, a powerful digestive enzyme that is responsible for the break down of proteins, absorption of other metallic minerals. It is also important in maintaining water balance throughout the body.
Other sources of Chloride: All plants and plant products contain chloride.
Copper is necessary for the growth, development, and maintenance of bone, connective tissue, brain, heart, and many other body organs. It is involved in the formation of red blood cells, the absorption and utilization of iron, and stimulates the immune system to fight infections, repair injured tissues, and promote healing.
Other sources of Copper: Molluscs and shellfish are rich sources of copper, as are betel leaves, arecanuts and other nuts. Soft water contains more copper than hard water and water from the tap contains more copper than reservoir water. However, the latter is a better source of copper than water taken directly from the stream.
Iron helps the blood and muscles supply oxygen to the body. It is a key component in hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying pigment in red blood cells, and in myoglobin, which delivers oxygen to the muscles.
Other sources of Iron: Meat, fish, wholegrain cereals and flours, leafy green vegetables, lentils, kidney beans, watermelon, raisins, grapefruit, tomatoes, apples, bananas, oranges, strawberries, and avocados.
Manganese: is an antioxidant nutrient that is important in the breakdown of amino acids and the production of energy. It is also a catalyst in the breakdown of fats and cholesterol. It helps nourish the nerves and brain, is necessary for normal skeletal development, and helps to maintain sex hormone production and to regulate blood sugar levels.
Other sources of Manganese: Pineapple, pecans, almonds, peanuts, oatmeal, brown rice, beans, spinach andsweet potato.
Magnesium is known as the antistress mineral. ... It is necessary for vitamin C and calcium metabolism. It keeps teeth healthy, brings relief from indigestion and can aid in fighting depression.
Other sources of Magnesium: Dairy products, fish, meat, seafood, green leafy vegetables, bananas, broccoli, eggs, nuts, seeds, potatoes, whole grains, apples, brown rice, soybeans, tofu, raw honey, peaches, grapefruit, bran and yellow corn.
Phosphorus works with calcium to form bones and teeth. It creates and managed energy throughout your body; aids cell growth and repair, and maintain the body's fluid and electrolyte balance. It is essential for stimulating hormone production and helping the body utilize the B vitamins.
Other sources of Phosphorus: Dairy products, cereals, whole grains, bone meal, nuts, cheese, eggs, fish and poultry.
Potassium is of great physiological importance, contributing to the transmission of nerve impulses, the control of skeletal muscle contractility, and the maintenance of normal blood pressure. It is also critical to maintaining a normal heartbeat or heart rhythm.
Other sources of Potassium: Leafy dark greens, mushrooms, Brazil nuts, almonds, bananas, oranges, apricots, cantaloupes, mangos, papayas, dates, prunes, raisins, currants, apricots, wheat germ, salmon and sardines.
Silicon plays both a metabolic and structural role in the growth and development of bone, cartilage and connective tissue. It is required for the synthesis of collagen: the protein matrix found in connective tissue, and is the single most abundant protein in the human body.
Other Sources of Silicon: It is widely available as it is present in all plant life.
Sodium helps to metabolize excess fat and is important in physical and mental development. It helps to keep calcium and other minerals soluble in the blood, as well as stimulating the adrenal glands. It also plays a big role in assisting the cells to absorb nourishment and expel waste.
Other Sources of Sodium: Meat, fish, poultry, dairy foods, eggs, smoked meats, and olives.
Sulfur is a necessary component of all living cells.. It helps in the digestion of fats and controls the metabolism of carbohydrates. It is essential for healthy hair, skin, and nails. Along with B complex vitamins, it aids the liver in bile secretion and ejects much of the waste and poisonous matter from the system. It helps to keep the skin clear of blemishes and and is crucial to out immune system.
Other sources of Sulfur: Seafood, beef, liver, poultry, cheese apricots, peaches, Brazil nuts, peanuts Asparagus, cabbage, brussel sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, garlic, peppers, onions and leeks.
Vitamin A also called retinol, helps your eyes adjust to light changes and improves the body's resistance to infection. It does this in part by maintaining the health of the skin, mucous membranes, and other surface linings (intestinal tract, urinary tract, respiratory tract) so that harmful bacteria and viruses can't get into your system.
Other sources of Vitamin A: Apricot, cantaloup, honeydew, orange, mango, plums, watermelon, broccoli, carrots, chard, endive, escarole, kale, mustard greens, peas, red bell pepper, plantains, pumpkin, spinach, squash, sweet potato, tomatoes, turnips.
Vitamin B1 is essential for the body to be able to use carbohydrate as an energy source as well as for metabolising amino acids. It is also involved in the production of chemicals that allow neurons in the body to communicate with one another and is crucial to the nervous system. Large amounts of Vitamin B1 are found in skeletal muscles, the heart, the brain, the kidneys and the liver. Very little of this vitamin is stored by the body and it needs to be replenished in the diet regularly.
Other sources of Vitamin B1: brown rice, wheatgerm, rice bran, brewer's yeast, soybeans, millet, whole grains (especially unprocessed oats), sunflower seeds, meat, fish, dairy foods (not cheese) and poultry.
Vitamin B2 is responsible for providing energy to the body during the conversion of glucose, from carbohydrates. They are also critically required for the metabolism of both fats and proteins, as well as the health and maintenance of the body's nervous system.
Other sources of Vitamin B2: Asparagus, mustard greens, broccoli, meat, eggs, Liver, milk, yogurt, soybeans, kale, cabbage, spinach and whole grains.
Vitamin B6 is involved with more than 100 enzymatic reactions, which makes its function in the body is diverse and far-reaching. It processes carbohydrates, supports nervous system activity, metabolizes sulfur and methyl and aids in the elimination of toxins from the body.
Other sources of Vitamin B6: Asparagus, brussels sprouts, chard, carrots, eggplant, squash, kale, ginger root, yam, potato, onions, mushrooms, flax seeds, meat, poultry, liver, fish, strawberries, avocado, pineapple, watermelon, banana, and grapes.
Vitamin C is a a cell protector, immunity booster, and powerful antioxidant. The body's ligaments, tendons, and collagen rely on the presence of vitamin C to stay strong and healthy. It counters the effects of cell-damaging molecules called free radicals and accelerates healing by inhibiting inflammation. It is also an effective antihistamine and helps prevent many types of allergies.
Other sources of Vitamin C: Red bell peppers, parsley, broccoli, cauliflower, strawberries, lemons, lettuce, mustard greens, brussel sprouts, papaya, kale, turnips, grapefruit, kiwi, melons, oranges, cabbage, tomato, spinach, asparagus, celery, cucumber, fennel, pineapple, watermelon, carrots, garlic, corn avocado..and much more.
Niacin is essential for conversion of the body's proteins, fats, and carbohydrates into usable energy. It can synthesize starch that can be stored in the body's muscles and liver for eventual use as an energy source as well. Our DNA's construction would be impossible without a healthy supply of niacin. Many genetic disorders are linked to niacin deficiencies.
Other sources of Niacin: Mushrooms, fish, soy sauce, poultry, liver, seafood, asparagus, lettuce, tomato, mustard greens, squash, carrots, eggplant, peanuts, spinach, fennel, mustard seeds, kale and cantalope.
Pantothenic Acid plays a pivotal role in helping release energy from sugars, starches, and fats on a cellular level. It also changes the shape and function of proteins which makes it crucial for the immune system.
Other sources of Pantothenic Acid: Mushrooms, cauliflower, broccoli, liver, turnips, sunflower seeds, tomato, strawberry, grapefruit, yogurt, milk, eggs, squash, collard greens, chard and corn.
All of these nutrients are found in abundance in Grade B & C Maple syrups.
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