Why Minerals Are Good For You

The Mineral Elements in HUMET®-R and their Physiological Role:

Microelements in the body act as structural parts of enzymes and as enzyme activators. A deficiency of microelements or an excess of their antagonists will impair enzymatic activity. The supply of microelements to the body is normally provided by a balanced diet. However, this supply is often unsatisfactory because both animal and vegetable foods exhibit varying microelement content as a result of mineral variations in soils.

HUMET®-R provides the physiologically most important microelements and promotes their absorption in body tissues.

POTASSIUM (K)

Potassium has a primary role in the conduction of nerve impulses as well as a number of other vital life processes. Potassium deficiency is rare and develops mainly during medical treatment such as diuresis.

MAGNESIUM (Mg)

Magnesium is a natural calcium antagonist that also affects the metabolism of Phosphorous and Sodium. It is an activator of glycolysis and has an essential role in protein metabolism. It is a modifier of muscle activity and helps maintain circulatory equilibrium. Cramps is the most common illness associated with Magnesium deficiency.

IRON (Fe)

Iron is responsible for the basic functions of the oxygen carriers, haemoglobin and myoglobin, and of the electron carrier cytochromes. Iron deficiency anaemia is a common ailment with manifest clinical symptoms such as fatigue, headache, inflammation of the oral mucosa and gums and loss of appetite. The presence or absence of other microelements heavily affects iron uptake.

ZINC (Zn)

Zinc is found in the active sites of a number of enzymes. It is important in the synthesis of DNA and RNA as well as proteins. Adequate amounts of Zinc reduce Lead and Cadmium toxicity. Chronic Zinc deficiency is associated with skin lesions, baldness, testicular dysgenesis, sexual retardation, liver and spleen problems, impaired growth, and the delayed healing of wounds. Zinc concentration may decrease as a side effect of corticoid and/or diuretic therapy and through the prolonged administration of oral contraceptives. Zinc deficiency is also common in patients with sickle cell anemia, lung tumours and myocardial infarction.

MANGANESE (Mn)

Manganese is active in osteogenesis. Its uptake is reduced by the competitive antagonism of Calcium. Manganese plays an essential part in maintaining the synthesis and integrity of biological membranes. Lasting Manganese deficiency causes dermatitis, hair pigmentation disorders, impaired growth and infertility.

COPPER (Cu)

Copper plays a useful function in enzymatic processes, cell respiration, hæmopoiesis, and the catecholamine metabolism of the brain. Deficiency of copper affects the reproductive process and is associated with anæmia, bone marrow lesions, retarded growth, cerebral dysfunction and myocardial degeneration.

VANADIUM (V)

Vanadium affects the metabolism of Manganese and plays a part in osteogenesis. It inhibits cholesterol synthesis.

COBALT (Co)

Cobalt interacts with the metabolism of iron and increases haemoglobin concentration in the erythrocytes. It is the metal in the prosthetic group of Vitamin B12. It forms a part of the enzymes b -lysine isomerase and glycerol dehydrogenase.

MOLYBDENUM (Mo)

Molybdenum is contained in several enzymes catalysing redox processes. It plays a part in Copper metabolism and prevents the incorporation of tungsten, which competes with other metals necessary in the body.

SELENIUM (Se)

Selenium is an active constituent of the enzyme glutathion peroxidase, which plays an important scavenger role in protecting the body from intracellular free radicals. Selenium deficiency affects muscle tissue and augments the carcinogenic effect of toxic metals such as Lead in animals and possibly Cadmium in humans. Adequate supplies of Selenium prevent the development of cardiomyopathy, muscular dystrophy and colorectal cancer.

Cobalt & Vanadium are not available in Humet-R capsules.