rhabdomyolysis,
paresthesia, ataxia,
seizure, confusion, heart
failure, hemolysis,
acidosis
Potassium
3500mg
BP regulation, carb
metabolism, protein
formation, muscle
contraction, heart and
nerve function, fluid
balance
Muscle cramping and
numbness, N, V, C,
bloating
Hyperkalemia, tingling,
temporary paralysis, cardiac
arrhythmia
Bananas, juices, milk,
potatoes and sweet potatoes,
prunes, spinach, yogurt
Selenium*
55mcg
Immune system and
thyroid function,
reproduction
Cardiomyopathy, heart
failure, striated muscle
degeneration
Alopecia, N, vomiting,
abnormal nails, emotional
lability, peripheral
neuropathy, lassitude, garlic
odor to breath, dermatitis;
Lung and nasal carcinomas,
liver necrosis, pulmonary
inflammation
Eggs, enriched pasta, meat,
nuts, whole grain
Sodium
2400mg
Acid-base and fluid
balance, BP regulation,
muscle contraction,
nervous system function
Weakness, fatigue, N, V,
muscle cramps,
confusion, irritability
Hypernatremia, thirst, loss
of appetite, muscle
twitching, bleeding
Bread, cheese, meat, soup,
table salt
Zinc*
15mg
Growth,
immune function,
nervous system function,
taste and smell, wound
healing, reproduction
For cold
Growth retardation,
decreased taste and
smell, alopecia,
dermatitis, D, immune
dysfunction, failure to
thrive, gonadal atrophy,
congenital malformations
Reduced copper absorption,
gastritis, sweating, fever, N,
vomiting; Respiratory
distress, pulmonary fibrosis
Legumes, beef, dairy, nuts,
fortified foods
* Trace Minerals (vital but in small quantities)
