will edwards on tue 29 may 01
Hello,
I may have posted this in the past, maybe not? The interests in chemicals=
and
their uses have facinated many, but seldom do we see or know the effects =
they
play in our systems. Remember that micro amounts are what we are talking =
about
here, but sometimes we can be depleted of even those amounts or be gettin=
g too
much and that is when 'they' become hazardous or lead to potential toxic
effects. Our bodies systems are always working to maintain a well balanc=
ed
chemical mill.
Examples of Health Benefits of Selected Trace Elements
Calcium- Essential for developing and maintaining healthy bones and teeth=
=2E
Assists in blood clotting, muscle contraction and nerve transmission. Hel=
ps
reduce risk of osteoporosis.
Chromium- Aids in glucose metabolism and regulates blood sugar.
Cobalt- Promotes the formation of red-blood cells.
Copper- Normal red-blood cell formation. Connective tissue formation. Act=
s as
a catalyst to store and release iron to help form hemoglobin. Contributes=
to
central nervous system function.
Iodine- Needed by the thyroid hormone to support metabolism.
Iron -Necessary for red blood cell formation and function. Amount needed =
is
higher in women of childbearing age. Important for brain function.
Magnesium- Activates over 100 enzymes and helps nerves and muscles functi=
on.
Molybdenum -Contributes to normal growth and development.
Phosphorous -Works with calcium to develop and maintain strong bones and
teeth. Enhances the use of other nutrients.
Potassium- Regulates heartbeat, maintains fluid balance and helps muscles=
contract.
Selenium- Essential component of a key antioxidant enzyme, necessary for
normal growth and development.
Sulfur -Needed for muscle protein and hair.
Zinc- Essential part of more than 200 enzymes involved in digestion,
metabolism, reproduction and wound healing.
There is no intent of playing down the potential of any thing we use but =
it
should also be balanced by adding the roles each of these compounds play =
in
our systems. Reducing chemicals that are found to be nasty is a good plac=
e to
start while reserving some space for understanding the rest of our palett=
e we
have to work with. Strontium in some instances can replace barium but nee=
ds to
be done on a mol level. But understanding that whiting contributes in the=
re as
well can help us understand why other changes might be made that will ref=
lect
on getting those colors to look like they used to in a trade-off. (Not al=
l
trades are equally effective)!
One other interesting thing is Nichrome which is nickle and chrome alloy =
used
in heating elements. We should consider this when we are firing up the ki=
lns
and wondering about certain metals. =
William Edwards
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