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Minerals |
RDA/AI
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Function
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Upper Limits*/CRN Upper Limits**
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Dosage for Additional Benefits
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Health Benefits/Role
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 | Plays a role in cell membrane function and hormone action |
| Influences calcium homeostasis through vitamin D metabolism
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 | Joint health | |
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| 19-50 years: 1000 mg |
| 9-18 years: 1300 mg |
| 51+ years: 1200 mg |
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| Bone/teeth formation |
| Muscle contraction |
| Blood clotting |
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| Menstruation/menstrual cycle |
| Bone health |
| Menopause management | |
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| 30-35 mcg (m) |
| 20-25 mcg (f) |
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| Glucose tolerance factor |
| Stabilizes RNA |
| Stimulates synthesis of fatty acids & cholesterol |
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| Diabetes support | |
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| Cobalt is part of the vitamin B12 molecule as cobalamin |
| Plays a role in red blood cell production |
| Important for proper nervous system function
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| Nerve function | |
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| Normal infant development
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| Red and white blood cell maturation
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| Iron transport
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| Bone strength
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| Cholesterol and glucose metabolism
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| Myocardial contractility
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| Brain development
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| Immune function
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| Protection against oxidative stress |
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| CRN ULS 9 mg/US FNB UL 10 mg |
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| Immune health | |
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| 3 mg adult females/4 mg adult males |
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| Supports remineralization of enamel in early dental caries
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| May reduce metabolism of bacteria in dental plaque
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| Along with calcium stimulates new bone production
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| May slow bone resorption and promote calcification
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| Upper Limit: CRN UL 6 mg/US FNB UL 10 mg |
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| Healthy Teeth and Bones | |
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| Important role in the formation of thyroid hormones necessary for the functioning of most organ systems. |
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| CRN ULS 500 mcg/US FNB UL 1100 mcg |
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| Healthy Metabolism | |
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| 19-50 (f): 18mg |
| 51-70 (f): 8mg |
| (m): 8 mg |
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| Synthesis of hemoglobin, which transports oxygen through the circulatory system to all tissues of the body. |
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60-70 mg iron salts
Higher dosing under physician supervision |
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| Iron deficiency anemia | |
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| 310-320 mg (f) |
| 400-420 mg (m) |
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| 300 enzymatic reactions |
| Bone health |
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350 mg
UL applies to supplements only |
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| Menstruation/menstrual cycle |
| Bone health |
| Healthy blood flow | |
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| 1.8 mg adult females/2.3 mg adult males |
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| Involved in bone formation
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| Involved in protein, fat and carbohydrate metabolism
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| A trace element that functions as an enzyme activator and as a constituent of metalloenzymes
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| CRN ULS 10 mg/US FNB 11 mg |
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| Bone health |
| Healthy Metabolism | |
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| Functions as an enzyme cofactor
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| Essential trace element required for enzyme activity
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| CRN ULS 350 mcg/US FNB 2000 mcg |
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| Healthy Metabolism | |
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| Essential mineral and one of body’s three main electrolytes
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| Involved in many body processes including:
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| Water balance and distribution
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| Acid base balance
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| Muscle and nerve cell function
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| Energy production
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| Heart, kidney and renal function
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| Insulin secretion by the pancreas
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| Bone health |
| Heart health |
| Hypertension |
| Nerve function |
| Maintain muscle health | |
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| Effective antioxidant |
| Needed for glutathione peroxidase |
| Thyroid function |
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| Immune health |
| Prostate health | |
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| CHO metabolism |
| Essential in antioxidant SOD |
| Immune function |
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| Immune health |
| Eye Health |
| Breast health | |
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