Important nutrients for the body to function effectively

Last Update: April 22, 2022 at 12:05 pm

Source: NFTS

DATE: April 18/22

Important nutrients for the body to function effectively

by Dr Holly

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The body is a phenomenal host of a huge number of essential and non-essential compounds, including vitamins, minerals, fats, amino acids, enzymes and hormones, neurotransmitters, and neuropeptides, etc etc…

One of the characters in the old MASH sitcom said we were a $1.32 worth of chemicals. Unfortunately, people misuse the chemical a lot today calling all chemicals toxic. They forget their grade 3 chemistry and the periodic table. While many of those chemicals can be toxic to the body, many others are vitally important.

Unfortunately, the over 85,000 toxic man-made chemicals are the one that people are usually referring to. Now to clarify, EPA says 85,000 in Feb of 2017 – I am not sure of the current numbers. But we are certainly not made of those toxic chemicals, despite the fact that more and more of them are found in the body today. We are even finding plastics in the lungs for “crying out loud”!! although even the natural ones can be toxic if the levels are high enough.

So what are the chemicals that the body requires:

Minerals: To begin with the body is supposedly made up of 16 essential elements. 99% of which are: oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon, calcium and phosphorous. The remaining 0.85% include sulfur, potassium, sodium, chlorine, and magnesium. But all 11 are essential elements. Then we have the final 0.15% called trace elements that include: cobalt, copper, iron, molybdenum, manganese, selenium, iodine, chromium, zinc

Having said all that the ones that are called “Major elements” include:

Calcium – most abundant, necessary for bones, teeth, cell signaling, and regulated by the parathyroid, found in broccoli, collard greens and spinach, milk, yogurt & cheese, almonds, sardines
Chloride – helps
Magnesium – used for over 380 functions in a basic cell; ATP, ion transport, cell signaling, cell migration, production of biomolecules, and a structural component of cellular membranes and chromosomes. Found in figs, spinach, dark chocolate, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, cashews and peanuts
Phosphorus – important to bone formation, cellular membranes, energy molecules (ATP/ADP) and DNA/RNA, found in pumpkin seeds, turkey/beef/salmon/oysters, eggs/ cheese, brail nuts,
Potassium – cofactor for a large number of enzymes. Found in white beans, zucchini, yogurt, potatoes, spinach, mushrooms and bananas
Sodium – helps maintain proper blood volume and blood pressure
Sulfur – important in the formation of two amin acids: cysteine and methionine

The reason they are called major is because they play such important roles as well as so many roles in the body.

A few examples of trace mineral functions are:

The only know function of cobalt is in vitamin B12 which in turn is important to the production of RBCs and the nervous system.
Copper helps form several enzymes, one of which assists with iron metabolism and the creation of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood, production of connective tissue
Fluoride strengthens bones and wards off tooth decay.Iodine is very important to the thyroid and its ability to make T3 and T4. Found in dairy, grains, eggs and poultry and of course seaweed.
Iron is best known for ferrying oxygen throughout the body on the RBCs but also an important component of various metabolic proteins and enzymes. Found in chicken, beef, spinach, beans, cashews, dark chocolate, sesame/pumpkin seeds
Manganese is an antioxidant, in the mitochondria and works with enzymes, bone development and wound healing. Found in figs, spinach, cashews, dark chocolate, squash
Selenium is important for both the immune system and metabolic functions as well as the production of glutathione
Zinc helps blood clot, is essential for taste and smell, and bolsters the immune response.

In addition, we have to be careful of overload. For instance, to much phosphorus prevents absorption of magnesium. To much calcium prevents absorption of boron.

Vitamins: Well we need our vitamins, and there are 30 that we know of. However, there are 13 essential vitamins that we need. Vitamins are micronutrients that are organic and can be broken down by heat, air or acid whereas minerals are inorganic and hold their chemical structure.

Water soluble vitamins: Vit A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7. B9, B2, C,

Release energy. Several B vitamins are key components of certain coenzymes (molecules that aid enzymes) that help release energy from food.
Produce energy. Thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, and biotin engage in energy production.
Build proteins and cells. Vitamins B6, B12, and folic acid metabolize amino acids (the building blocks of proteins) and help cells multiply.
Make collagen. One of many roles played by vitamin C is to help make collagen, which knits together wounds, supports blood vessel walls, and forms a base for teeth and bones.

Fat soluble vitamins: Vit A, D, E, K

Build bones. Bone formation would be impossible without vitamins A, D, and K.
Protect vision. Vitamin A also helps keep cells healthy and protects your vision.
Interact favorably. Without vitamin E, your body would have difficulty absorbing and storing vitamin A.
Protect the body. Vitamin E also acts as an antioxidant (a compound that helps protect the body against damage from unstable molecules).
Upon absorption, the fat-soluble vitamins enter the lymph vessels before making their way into the bloodstream. In most cases, fat-soluble vitamins must be coupled with a protein in order to travel through the body.
These vitamins are used throughout the body, but excesses are stored in the liver and fat tissues.
As additional amounts of these vitamins are needed, your body taps into the reserves, releasing them into the bloodstream from the liver.

Fats: good healthy fats are important in the perception of taste; a source or energy; structural building blocks in the body; cellular membrane; carry fat-soluble vitamins; neural functioning and myelination of the neurons; growth and development

ALA – basis of hormone like and anti-inflammatory compounds like prostaglandins or leukotrienes; blood clotting; wound healing; supports the immune and cardio systems; we convert ALA into longer chain fatty acids such as the arachidonic acid (cycle) and the EPAs and DHAs

DHA – reduces risk of heart disease and breakdown Triglycerides and Improves HDLs, fights inflammation, supports brain function and eye health and may improve ADHD

EPA – neural functioning, (ADHD and depression); heart disease (lower TGs and blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis, Raynauds syndrome, lupus,

Omega 3 – include ALA, EPA, and DHA – anti inflammatory compounds, improve heart health, supports neural functioning and mental health; decreases liver fats. Found in oily fish, nuts and seeds.

Omega 6 – most common is the linoleic acid which can convert omega 3s into arachidonic acid; proinflammatories, prevent blood from clotting; reduces triglycerides, prevents heart disease and attacks, and depression. Found in vegetable oils, walnuts and sunflower seeds and nuts

Omega 9 –most common one is the oleic acid; the body can make these, improves diabetes and decreases inflammation. Found in vegetable and nut oils, nuts and seeds

Proteins: hemp oil provides everything – all amino acids essential and non essential – the building blocks for all 29 types of connective tissue, over 10,000 different enzymes, over 50 different neurotransmitters and peptides, over 100 different hormones…etc etc

Anti-oxidants: glutathione, coQ10, SOD – the body makes them all and much more, but good foods are berries, dark chocolate, artichokes, kale, cabbage

Phytonutrients: over 25,000 found in plants: polyphenols, tannins, avocados and carrots for carotenoids, courmarins, organosulfates, ligans and huge number more – tomatoes and watermelon for lycopene; kale and apples for quercetin; berries and grapes for reseveratrol;

References:

https://www.news-medical.net/health/Macrominerals-and-Trace-Minerals-in-the-Diet.aspx