Minerals Flashcards
1
Q
Calcium function
A
For muscles to move, and nerves to carry messages to your brain. Maintain strong bones at teeth.
2
Q
Iron function:
A
Needed for growth and development. Helps produce haemoglobin.
3
Q
Iodine function:
A
To make thyroid hormones. Control body’s metabolism
4
Q
Phosphorus function:
A
Activation of enzymes, maintenance of normal PH
5
Q
Sodium function:
A
Conduct nerve impulses and contract and relax muscles.
Maintain the proper balance of water and minerals
6
Q
Fluoride function:
A
Reverse tooth decay
7
Q
What does calcium compliment?
A
Vitamin D
8
Q
What does Iron compliment?
A
Vitamin C
9
Q
What does iodine compliment?
A
Haemoglobin and myoglobin
10
Q
What does phosphorus compliment?
A
Vitamin D and parathyroid hormone
11
Q
What does sodium compliment?
A
Vitamin D
12
Q
What does fluoride compliment?
A
Vitamin C
