Minerals And Deficiency Symptoms Flashcards
1
Q
Calcium
A
Stunted Growth, Rickets, Osteoporosis
2
Q
Phosphorus
A
Bone and Muscle Weakness
3
Q
Potassium
A
Muscle Cramps, Nausea, Paralysis
4
Q
Chlorine
A
Muscle Cramps, Reduced Appetite, Apathy
5
Q
Sodium
A
Muscle Cramps, Nausea
6
Q
Magnesium
A
Weakness, Hypertension, Irregular Heartbeat, Muscle Spasms, Tremors
7
Q
Iron
A
Anemia (Weakness, Reduced resistant to infection)
8
Q
Flourine
A
Increased Tooth Decay (May increase risk of Osteoporosis)
9
Q
Zinc
A
Retarded Growth, Learning Impairment, Depressed Immunity
10
Q
Iodine
A
Goiter (Enlarged Thyroid)
11
Q
Chromium
A
Elevated Insulin in Blood, Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes