diff --git a/education/nutrition/Minerals.md b/education/nutrition/Minerals.md index ea29b4b..40af628 100644 --- a/education/nutrition/Minerals.md +++ b/education/nutrition/Minerals.md @@ -76,4 +76,37 @@ Zinc is necessary for: - Wound healing - Sense of taste and smell - DNA synthesis -- Proper functioning of the nervous and immune system \ No newline at end of file +- Proper functioning of the nervous and immune system +- Oysters are one of the best sources of Zinc + +### Zinc Toxicity +- Excess of the UL -> Decreases HDL levels +- Even higher can cause: + - Diarrhea + - Cramps + - Nausea + - Vomiting + - Decreased immune function + - Interfere with copper absorption and metabolism +### Zinc Deficiency +- loss of appetite +- Diarrhea +- Hair loss +- Skin rash +- Poor wound healing +- Impaired sense of taste +- Mental slowness +- Iron deficiency anemia +- Poor growth and development + +# Selenium +- Antioxidant + +# Fluoride +Fluoride is not considered an essential nutrient +- Regular fluoride intake helps: + - Mineralize teeth and bones + - Presents tooth decay + +### Fluoride Toxicity +- Dental fluorosis is an abnormal change in the appearance of tooth enamel due to chroncially high fluoride exposure during tooth development