The Magnetic Diet - Phosphorus - Potassium - Selenium

Phosphorus. Phosphorus combines with calcium to form calcium phosphate, which is vital for keeping your bones in good condition. You store about 80% of your body’s phosphorus in the skeleton.

Signs of phosphorus deficiency may include poor bone density, kidney stones, weakness, fatigue, and twitching and spasms of the muscles, particularly those in the face, hands, and feet. The best forms in supplements are calcium phosphate and monosodium phosphate. High alcohol intake can reduce phosphorus levels.

Sources: Dairy products, seafood, fatty fish.

Potassium. Potassium helps regulate blood pressure. Adequate intake of potassium can help to guard against circulatory diseases like high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. In fact, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the following statement: "Diets containing foods that are good sources of potassium and low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke."

Signs of potassium deficiency may include persistent muscle cramps, muscle weakness, disorientation, irritability, confusion and depression.

Sources: Swiss chard, sweet potatoes, avocados, spinach.

Selenium. Selenium is a mineral that works as an antioxidant in tandem with vitamin E. Selenium acts as co-factor to your antioxidant enzyme systems, protecting your cells from damage by neutralizing free radicals. It also bonds with metals such as mercury and arsenic, preventing them from causing illness.

Selenium helps to keep sperm and the prostate gland healthy in men.

Low selenium levels appear to let otherwise harmless viruses become active, leading to infections. Other signs of deficiency are dandruff, poor male fertility and prostate health, premature aging, and weak muscles.

Sources: Salmon, tuna, brown rice.

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