Ionic trace minerals are minerals your body requires for optimal health, but only requires in small amounts. Ionic trace minerals support immune system function, energy, metabolism and antioxidant protection. Additionally, ionic minerals have either a positive or a negative charge, which allows these minerals to pass through your intestinal walls to accomplish specific functions. Before taking any ionic mineral supplement, however, you should consult a medical professional.
According to the "Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine," ionic mineral supplements can make you feel better and more energetic. Additionally, these products can help your body regulate hormones, enzymes, and amino acids that have a direct effect on a number of body functions, such as nerve transmission, muscle contraction and processes that require the transmission of electrical charges.
pH Balance
Your body's basic biological reactions and interactions require a stable concentration of hydrogen ions. Medical professionals call this stable concentration of hydrogen ions acid-base balance. According to the book "The A to Z of Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements," ionic trace minerals have the ability to maintain and even improve acid-base balance in your body. Should your body become overly acidic or alkaline, this imbalance can adversely affect the molecular structure of proteins in your body. This imbalance will not only damage the proteins but also can alter your cell functions. Ionic mineral supplements can help to restore this acid-base balance in your body.
Bone Health
Deficiencies of trace minerals such as copper and manganese can cause lower bone density and weaker bones. Calcium and magnesium work together to support bone health. According to the "Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine," supplementation with calcium and ionic trace minerals can help to increase your bone density. As you age, you naturally start to lose bone density. This can lead to conditions such as osteoporosis. Supplementing with ionic trace minerals can help to minimize some of the bone loss associated with the natural aging process.
Other Benefits
Other medical conditions such as heavy metal toxicity, parasite infestations, hormonal imbalances, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, digestive problems and fungal infections can result from a deficiency in trace minerals. Taking ionic trace mineral supplements can help to support a medical program that works toward alleviating these conditions through the treatment of the trace mineral deficiency. In basic terms, ionic trace mineral supplements act where a deficiency of a trace mineral exists in your body. The actual benefit you may receive from taking an ionic trace mineral supplement will, therefore, depend on any mineral deficiencies you may have.
References
- "The A to Z of Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements"; Tova, R.N. Navarra; 2006
- "Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine"; Michael Murray and Joseph Pizzorno; 1997
- "Handbook of Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid Base Imbalances"; Joyce LeFever Kee, Betty J. Paulanka and Carolee Polek; 2009
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