Top Ten Mineral Compounds in Isopure Proteins: Why Are They Good for Your Health?
Isopure protein products contain many nutritional elements, of which minerals are maybe the least known. They have however important functions, from preventing cancer to increasing muscle mass or fertility.
Chloride
Why: major component of your gastric juice, balances your electrolyte levels.
How much 2.3g/day (less for the elderly).
Other Sources: salt, celery, tomatoes, lettuce, seaweeds.
Potassium
Why: needed for a normal growth; increases protein synthesis an carbs metabolism
How much 4.5 – 5g/day
Other Sources: legumes, poultry, fish, bananas, soy, potatoes, etc
Phosphorus
Why: good for everything from bone structure and muscle mass to DNA molecules.
How much: 700 mg/day.
Other Sources: meat, fish, nuts, fruits, etc.
Magnesium
Why: good for normal muscle and nerve functions.
How much: 300 mg/day (female); more than 400 mg/day(male).
Other Sources: dark green leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, whole grains.
Zinc:
Why: essential for your immune system, taste and other senses.
How much: 10-11 mg/day.
Other Sources: meat, peanuts
Copper
Why: good for nerve, muscle and immune functions; helps building red cells.
How much: about 890-900 mcg/day.
Don’t overuse it – can lead to hepatic insufficiency and even death.
Other Sources: oysters, whole grains, nuts, kidney, liver.
Iodine
Why: good for thyroid function (burning fats and carbs)
How much: 150 mcg/day
Other Sources: iodized salt, sea food.
Chromium
Why: stimulated fatty acid and cholesterol synthesis.
How much: 25 – 35 mcg/day
Other Sources: beef, liver, eggs, wheat germ, etc
Molybdenum
Why: coenzyme for sulphite oxidase, xanthine oxidase, and aldehyde oxidase;
Molybdenum deficiency leads to increased stomach and oesophagus cancer rates.
How much: 2000 mcg/day Other Sources: beans, legumes, grains and cereals, milk
Selenium
Why: cancer prevention, increases fertility, increases your metabolism
How much: 55 mcg/day
Other Sources: especially vegetables.
