Inter-relationship between minerals and vitamins

Did you know that apart Carbohydrates, protein and fat called macro-nutrients .The micro-nutrients are l minerals and vitamins which play a greater role in most health issues of today .  Most of these micro-nutrients are required in very small amounts by our body on daily basis.

 A loss of this vital balance, particularly between the trace elements, can lead to sub-clinical deficiencies.

Nutrient interrelationships are complex, especially among the trace elements. A mineral cannot be affected without affecting at least two these minerals, each of which will then affect two others, etc. 

Mineral relationships can be compared to a series of inter-meshing gears which are all connected, some directly and so indirectly like a mesh work .If one point breaks it gives rise to series of changes. 

The same can be said of vitamins too.The relationships are either antagonistic or synergistic. Sometimes an overdose of one micro-nutrient can lead to deficiency of other mineral or vitamin.

Some everyday diet mistakes and unmindful eating of supplements that explains these crucial relationships:

1.      An excessive amount of Calcium in the form of supplements can be detrimental on the Zinc absorption. This in the long run leads to fatigue and lower immunity. So get a professional advice before you go on such supplements. Natural foods rich in Calcium are always better when an extra requirement is needed.

2.      Another important observation when Zincovit capsules are taken in excess over the counters for the extra boost in   ‘energy’ can lead to decrease in copper metabolism. The common symptoms are nervous disorders and bone pains.

3.      When Iron absorption is poor people slowly slip into Anemia .The possible causes need not be iron deficiency alone but copper or magnesium deficiency too. This shows the synergistic effect of many minerals on one.

4.       Vitamin A and Vitamin D have love –hate relationship .They control their levels mutually. An overdose of vitamin A can harm Vitamin D absorption leading to pains in bone joints and depletion of calcium in bones.

5.      Different drugs can cause imbalance in the equilibrium of vitamins and minerals absorption.

6.      Stress can lead to imbalance of Vitamin- mineral synergistic effects.

The most common cause of Thyroid diseases is the imbalance  created by Calcium and Phosphorus interaction.

What are the ways to prevent the imbalance created ?

• Best way to keep the balance intact is to eat fruits and vegetables  which are nature’s packaged  best forms of vitamins and minerals.
• Remember  to seek professional help before popping in those vitamin or mineral supplements
• De-stress from time to time.

All the minerals and vitamins are required always by our body but only in small amounts.So just eat right.Best way to keep the balance intact is to eat fruits and vegetables  which are nature’s packaged  best forms of vitamins and minerals.