Micronutrients and malnutrition - Dietary minerals (Copper, Manganese, Fluoride, Cobalt)

By Heruvim78 | The longevity gene | 19 Nov 2020

So, today will go fast through the rest of the minerals, before starting an even bigger chapter - vitamins.

Copper - it is part of the enzymes participating in the oxidation reaction, especially the last enzyme in the respiratory chain - the one needed for energy production in the cell, as this one needs copper to function properly. Only few milligrams of Copper are needed daily, so the deficiency is very rare, but can happen in case of Zinc overdose.

Manganese - is a cofactor for several different enzymes (the ones helping hydrolysis, phosphorylation, decarboxylation and transamination reactions). The most well known ones are catalase and superoxide dismutase, both with protective role against oxydative stress. Manganese can ameliorate osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, but is is toxic when overdosed.

Fluoride - lack of it is linked to tooth decay, added in toothpaste can lower the tooth decay in children. Some countries fluoridate the water (US, Ireland, Australia), while others refuse to do it. The tea leaves and seafood are high in natural fluoride.

Cobalt - it is part of vitamin B12, but there is not enough information about any independent function.

And some special notes added to this chapter, red meat (beef, pork, lamb, veal) may increase the risk of cancer, despite providing some minerals and vitamins. Processed meat can cause cancer also, especially when cured, salted or smoked.

And, if your PMS is painful, 1mg Manganese and 500mg Calcium can lower the pain related to menstruation.

That's all for today, next posts will be about vitamins.

Yours truly,

George

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