Minerals

Question 1

Calcium

Answer 1

Good for teeth and bones

Used for deficiency, osteoporosis, muscle cramps

Adverse effects - (toxicity) anorexia nausea vomiting constipation

Question 2

Magnesium

Answer 2

Required for muscle contraction and nerve function

Used for deficiency, managing dysrhythmias, short term constipation, pregnancy

Adverse effects- tendon reflex loss, difficult bowel movements, CNS depression, respiratory distress and hypothermia

Question 3

Phosphorus

Answer 3

Synthesis of body chemicals, development and maintenance of skeletal system and teeth

Adverse effects- diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and GI disturbance

Question 4

Iron

Answer 4

Treatment of anemia

Adverse effects- dizziness headache nausea constipation dark stools epigastric pain GI bleeding vomiting