Mineral Deficiencies in South Africa

For general education only. Many conditions below have serious medical causes. See your doctor for diagnosis and treatment; supplements are not a substitute.

Mineral deficiencies 

This is not a diagnostic chart and should not be used in place of your health professional to determine your recovery program.

After all, isolated minerals do not work well without a complete nutritional program which contains trace minerals in an appropriate balance.

Acne: Zinc, Sulphur
Anemia: Iron, Cobalt, Copper, Selenium
Arthritis: Calcium, Copper, Magnesium, Potassium, Boron
Asthma: Manganese, Zinc, Potassium
Brittle Nails: Iron, Zinc
Candida: Zinc, Selenium, Chromium
Cardiovascular Disease: Calcium, Copper, Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium, Manganese
Chronic Fatigue: Zinc, Selenium, Chromium, Vanadium
Constipation: Iron, Magnesium, Potassium
Cramps: Calcium, Sodium
Depression: Calcium, Copper, Iron, Sodium, Zinc, Chromium
Diabetes: Chromium, Vanadium, Zinc
Digestive Problems: Chlorine, Chromium, Zinc
Eczema: Zinc
Edema: Potassium
Goiter (Low Thyroid): Iodine, Copper
Hair Loss: Copper, Zinc
Graying Hair: Copper
Hyperactivity: Chromium, Zinc, Magnesium, Lithium
Hypothermia: Magnesium
Impotence: Selenium, Zinc, Manganese, Calcium, Chromium
Infertility: Calcium, Zinc, Selenium, Chromium, Copper, Cobalt, Manganese
Liver Dysfunction: Cobalt, Selenium, Chromium, Zinc
Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia): Chromium, Vanadium, Zinc
Memory Loss: Manganese
Muscular Weakness/Dystrophy (also Cystic Fibrosis): Selenium,     Potassium, Manganese
Nervousness: Magnesium
Osteoporosis: Calcium, Magnesium, Boron
PMS: Zinc, Chromium, Selenium
Receding Gums (Peridontitis, Gingivitus): Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, Boron
Sexual Dysfunction: Selenium, Zinc, Manganese
Wrinkles and Sagging (Facial/Aging): Copper
Weak Immune System: Zinc, Selenium, Chromium

Please note this web site is not much active at present and is more informative and reflect opinions in natural treatments.

By law only Medical doctors are allowed to diagnose and do treatment. Also registered pharmaceutical Medi*ines recommended by Medical doctors must be used. Please do not contact us if you have not already tried orthodox way of treatment. Do not discontinue your medication.

We may suggest special natural diet or complementary supplements that we suggest you check with your Medical doctor before use.