Minerals in AloeVera - Did you Know that Mineral Deficiency Can Lead to Degenerative Disease

There are nine minerals in aloevera so for those of us who consume aloe vera regularly, benefit immensely from the mineral content alone never mind all the other goodness the plant contains. For those who may not be aware of it you should understand that as human beings, our bodies do need minerals if we are going to remain healthy. In fact, minerals are vital for all living creatures.

Minerals are to be found in the crust of the earth and from there make their way in to the sea, soil and water. It follows on that the fruits - vegetables and grain which grow in the soil also contain many minerals which are passed on to humans and animals via the food chain.

Maintaining a balanced intake of minerals really is essential to our well being. Research suggests that minerals play a major role in preventing the development of disease and the benefits to be derived from them is very often underestimated. To enable our bodies to absorb and utilise vitamins, amino acids and enzymes, as well as creating healthy new cells we need to ensure we get a regular supply of minerals. It has even been suggested by certain experts that a lack of minerals could result in various degenerative diseases due to the fact that mineral deficiency can cause the breakdown of cells which can lead to cancer and a host of other unpleasant infirmities.

Western diets have in some circumstances, improved nutritionally over the years however deficiencies of certain important minerals like zinc, calcium and iron are still found within the population; although mineral deficiency is not thought to be a common problem within the western world.

Minerals in AloeVera

Sixteen minerals have been identified as being vital if the body is to function efficiently in terms of growth and reproduction.

There are macrominerals and microminerals. Macrominerals such as potassium, magnesium, sodium and calcium we need in fairly large amounts. Microminerals, as zinc and iron are required in much smaller quantities and then there are the trace elements. These are needed in very small amounts, thus the label 'trace elements'.

If the food that we eat has been grown in nutrient rich soil, then it will be rich in mineral content. The same goes for the meat we eat, if the animals have grazed on grass grown in this environment.

However care should be taken when considering using mineral supplements as some of them, if taken to excess can have a toxic effect on your body, so you should either take a supplement made by a reputable company or consult with your doctor for advice on what to take.

Having said that the body can and will maintain its own mineral balance in the short term, thus if your intake of minerals drop, your body will draw what it needs from supplies within the muscles, liver or even bones. In most cases if there is an excess intake of minerals these will be excreted without causing harm but overuse of supplements should be avoided. Always, take food supplements as directed on the label of the product or as advised by your doctor / nutritionist and of course if you use aloe vera on a regular basis you will benefit from the minerals contained therein.

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