Mineral Effects

"Molybdenum (mcg) 45 75 2000 zero** Gout-like symptom; joint pains; increased uric acid Nickel (mcg) – – 1000 260** Increased sensitivity of skin reaction to nickel in jewelry Phosphorus (mg) 700 1000 4000 250** Alteration of parathyroid hormone levels; reduced bone mineral density Potassium (mg) 4700* 3500 – 3700** Gastrointestinal damage Selenium (mcg) 55 70 400 450 Nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, hair and nail loss Silicon (mg) – – – 700 Low toxicity; possibility of kidney stones Sodium (mg) 1500* 2400 2300 – Increased blood pressure in salt-sensitive individuals (when consumed as sodium chloride) Vanadium (mg) – – 1.8 zero Gastrointestinal irritation; fatigue Zinc (mg) 11 / 8 15 40 25 Impaired immune function, low HDL-cholesterol"