Aids efficient calcium and magnesium use Essential for bone metabolism. Proper endocrine function. Reduces calcium loss from bones (Osteoporosis)

Possibly plays a role in maintaining strong bones. Affects calcium and magnesium metabolism. May be needed for proper membrane function. Boron supplementation can reduce loss of calcium 40%, magnesium 33% and phosphorus in the urine. Boron builds stronger bones and improves hormone levels.

Arthritis Back pains (sciatica, disc problems), Bell's Palsy, Bone spurs, Brittle fingernails, Calcium deposits, Cognitive impairment, Delusions, Depression, Eczema, High Blood Pressure, Hyperactivity, Hypertension, Insomnia, Irritability, Kidney stones, Limb numbness, Muscle cramps/spasms/twitches, Nervousness, Neuromuscular excitability Osteomalacia (failure to mineralize the protein bone matrix), Osteoporosis (& Dowagers Hump, spontanious fractures, kyphosis), Panic attacks, Periodontal disease - receding gums (osteoporosis of facial bones & jaw bones), PMS, Pica (eating lead paint), Rickets, Retarded growth, Tetany, Tooth decay

Builds strong bones and teeth. Involved in nerve transmission and muscle contraction.

ADD/ADHD Anxiety, Anortic cholesterol plaque, Coronary blood vessel disease, Depression/Manic depression, Diabetes (Vanadium also), Dr. Jeckyll/Mr. Hyde rages, Elevated blood cholesterol, Elevated blood triglycerides, Fatique, Hyperactivity, Hypercholesterolemia, Hypoglycemia - low blood sugar (vanadium & copper also), Infertility and decreased sperm count, Learning disabilities, Negative nitrogen balance (body lean mass/protein loss), Prediabetes (vanadium also), Peripheral neuropathy, Retarded growth, Shortened life span

As part of Glucose Tolerance Factor (GTF), it works with insulin to regulate blood sugar levels. Diseases caused by a chromium deficiency include low blood sugar, diabetes, hyperinsulinemia, hyperactivity, learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, hyperirratability, depression, bi-polar disease, impaired personality traits (bad seed), impaired growth, peripheral neuropathy, negative nitrogen balance (protein loss), elevated blood triglycerides, elevated blood cholesterol, coronary blood vessel disease, aortic cholesterol plaque, infertility and decreased sperm count and a shortened life span.

Alopecia (hair loss), Anemia (common in vegans & high milk users), Aneurysms (on wall bulges), Aneutysm / cerbral hemmorage, Arthritis (especially where growth plates are involved), Cerebral palsy & hypoplasia (failure to form) of the cerebellum, Criminal or violent behavior, blind rage, explosive outbursts, Depression, Dermatosis, Diarrhea, Dry brittle hair, Fatique, Fragile bones, Hernias, High blood cholesterol, Hypercholesterolemia, Hypo or Hyper thyroid, Ptosis (sagging tissue - eye lids, skin, breasts, stomach, etc.), Kawasaki Disease, Learning disabilities, Liver cirrhosis (number 9 killer in the U.S., Ruptured vertebral discs problems, Reduced glucose tolerance (low blood sugar), Respiratory disease, Swachman's Syndrome, Varicose veins, White or Gray hair

Essential for red-blood cell formation, hemoglobin synthesis. Involved in many enzyme systems including, superoxide dismutase (SOD), a major antioxidant enzyme system. Copper is essential for many physiological functions. Copper deficiency is widespread and leads to many serious diseases including nerve damage, cerebral aneurysms (rupture causing a stroke), abdominal aorta aneurysms (rupture causing instant death from internal bleeding), birth defects, cerebral palsy and mental deterioration.

Germanium

Cold intolerance, Brittle nails, Bulging eyes, Constipation, Depression, Dry skin & hair, Elevated blood cholesterol, Excessive sweating, Fatique, Frequent bowel movements, Goiter (throat swelling), Hair loss, Hand tremors, Heat intolerance, Heavy periods or less than 28 day cycles, Hypothyroidism Increased appetite, Irritability, Inability to concentrate, Insomnia, Light periods or longer than 28 day cycles, Low basal body temperature, Low sex drive, Muscle aches and pains, Muscle cramps, Muscle weakness, Nervousness, Over-active Thyroid, Poor memory Puffy face, Rapid pulse, Under-active Thyroid, Weight gains Weight loss

Needed for proper functioning of the thyroid gland and production of thyroid hormones.

anemia, fatigue,weak immune system,bad skin

Prevents anemia; as a constituent of hemoglobin, transports oxygen throughout the body.Provides energy and prevents fatigue. Enhances immune system and promotes resistance to disease.Improves mental acuity. Excess iron contributes to heart disease.

Anxiety Asthma, Anorexia, Birth Defects, Calcification of small arteries, Confusion, Depression, Growth failures, Hyperactivity/synophobia, Hypotension, Hypothermia, Insomnia, Irritability, Malignant calcification of soft tissue, Menstrual, Migraines Muscle pains/tremors/ weaknes, Nervousness/Nueromuscular irrability, Neuromuscular problems, Restlessness, Seizures, SIDS, Tachycardia/palpitations, Tetany - Convulsions, Tremors, Vertigo

Needed in many enzyme systems, especially those involved with energy production. Essential for proper heartbeat and nerve transmission. Constituent of bones and teeth.

Asthma, Ataxia, Atherosclerosis, Chondrornalacia, Chondrodystrophy, Convulsions, Dizziness, Hearing Loss, Hypercholesterolemia, Hypoglycemia, Infertility (failure to ovulate or testicle atrophy), Loss of sex drive, Pancreatic atrophy, Poor cartilage formation problems, Repetitive Motion Syndromes (like TMJ, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome), Retarded growth rates, Shortened long bones, Still births or spontaneous miscarriages, Tinnitus

Cofactor in many enzyme systems including those involved in bone formation, energy production and protein metabolism. A manganese deficiency causes many diseases including repetitive motion syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, birth defects, asthma, joint problems (TMJ), loss of libido, poor cartilage formation, pregnancy miscarriages, retarded growth rate and shortened long bones.

anemia,stomach and esophagus cancers,tooth decay

Required for proper growth and development. Plays a role in fat and nucleic acid metabolism.
Needed for proper sulfur metabolism.

Anorexia, Anxiety, Apprehension, Bone pain, Dyspnea, Fatigue, Irritability, Numbness, Paresthesias, Pica, Tremulousness, Weakness, Weight loss

Maintains strong bones and teeth. Necessary for muscle and nerve function. Abundant in most foods. Supplementation is rarely needed.

Acne Arrhythmia, Cognitive impairment, Constipation, Depression, ECG changes, Edema, Fatigue, Glucose intolerance, Growth retardation, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperretlexia, Hypotension, Insomnia, Mental apathy, Muscular weakness, Nervousness, Palpitations, Plydipsia, Proteinuria, Respiratory distress, "Salt" retention, Tachycardia (rapid heart rate), Xerosis

An electrolyte needed to maintain fluid balance, proper heartbeat and nerve transmission.

Age spots or liver spots, ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), Alzheimer's Disease (associated high vegetable oil consumption), Anemia (red blood cell ftagility), Cardiomyopathy, Cataracts, Cancer Risk, Cystic fibrosis, Cancer (associated with high veg- etable oil intake) (Number 2 killer), Fatigue, Growth Retardation, Heart palpitations (irregular heart beat), High infant mortality, HIV (AIDS), Impaired immunity, Infertility, Keshan Disease (myocardial fibrosis), Liver cirrhosis, Low birth weight, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular dystrophy, Myalgia, Pancreatitis, Pancreatic atrophy & fibrosis, Parkinson's Disease (associated lead poisoning), Scoliosis, Sterility in males, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Sickle cell anemia

The most powerful and important antioxidant. Selenium is needed in the enzyme that restores oxidized glutathione back to its functional form as reduced glutathione. Another important function of selenium is its role as a powerful antioxidant in preventing cancer. It is a constituent of glutathione peroxidase, and prevents body fat from becoming rancid. A deficiency causes many diseases including heart disease, liver failure, cancer, pancreatitis and sudden infant syndrome. Protects vitamin E. 

Brittle fingernails, Dry brittle hair, Poor calcium utilization arterial wall strength problems, Poor skin quality

Needed for proper bone structure and growth. A silica deficiency is characterized by dry brittle hair, brittle finger and toe nails, poor skin quality, poor calcium utilization and arterial disease.

Zinc deficiency associated congenital birth defects, Acne, Acrodermatitis enteropathica, Alopecia (hair loss), Anemia, Anorexia and/or Butimia, Apathy, Birth defects Bad body odors ("smelly tennis shoe" syndrome), Brittle nails, Depression, Diarrhea, Enlarged prostate, Eczema, Fatigue, "Frizzy" hair, High infant mortality, Hypercholesterolemia, Hypogewusia (loss of sense of taste, Infertility, Impaired wound healing, Impotence, Irritability, Lethargy, Loss of sense of smell, Malabsorption, Memory loss, Paranoia, Pica (eating hair, wool, etc.), Poor growth (short stature), Sexual immaturity (remain in pre- puberty state), Small and/or poor ovary and testes function, Sterility, Weaken immune function, White spots on nails

Component of insulin; required for blood sugar control. Needed for proper taste and hearing. Important in wound healing and enzyme activation. A zinc deficiency is associated with congenital birth defects including Down's Syndrome, cleft lip, cleft palate, brain defects, eye defects, spina bifida, clubbed limbs, syndactyly (web toes and fingers), diaphragmatic hernias, umbilical hernias, heart defects, lung defects and urogentital defects.