Minerals 3 Flashcards
Selenium helps
Immune system work correctly
Selenium prevents
Damage to cells and tissue
Selenium promotes health of
Reproductive system
2 sources of selenium
Brazil nut
Egg
Meat and fish contain
Selenium
Zinc supports
Immune system
Zinc supports _ production
Hormone
Zinc supports
Fertility
Zinc can help reduce
Skin inflammation
Zinc supports _ healing
Wound
Zinc protects against
UV damage from sun
2 sources of zinc
Shellfish
Red meat
Eggs and chickpeas contain
Zinc
Body absorbs nutrients better from food than
Supplement pills
Supplements can contain one or more of the same nutrients, leading to
A toxic build up
Water-soluble vitamins less likely to cause harm than
Fat-soluble vitamins
Why water-soluble vitamins are less likely to cause harm
Excreted easily in urine, less chance of building up in body
Too much water-soluble zinc, vitamin C may cause (3)
Nausea
Diarrhea
Stomach cramps
Too much selenium can lead to _ loss
Hair
Too much selenium can lead to _ upset
Gastrointestinal
Too much selenium can lead to
Fatigue
Too much selenium can lead to mild _ damage
Nerve
It’s better to get vitamins and minerals from food instead of supplements unless (2)
Doctor recommends or preconception pregnancy
