mouth, dermatitis and jaundice. Large overdoses can cause death.Silica or Silicon (Si)
Acid/Alkaline: Alkaline-forming Food sources: Alfalfa, kelp, dark green
leafy vegetables, horsetail, nettle, flaxseed, many fruits including
apples, grapes, etc. Nuts, seeds, onions, berries (including
strawberries), lettuce, figs, dandelion, cucumbers, cooked, dried
beans and peas, sunflower seeds, tomatoes.
Uses in the body: Blood, muscles, skin, nerves, nails, hair, connective
tissue, pancreas, tooth enamel, and thymus (has an antiseptic action).
Silicon levels are high in people with atherosclerosis, but we’re not
sure whether or not the mineral is related to the development or
progression of cardiovascular disease. The daily diet contains ample
amounts of silicon and the mineral is well absorbed.
Deficiency: Silicon’s primary function is in the development and
maintenance of bone. A silicon deficiency causes weak and
malformed bones of the arms, legs and head. Si is also important in
the formation of connective tissue (the protein webwork in bone in
which calcium is embedded). Reduces resistance to infectious
diseases. Rapid aging, tendonitis, bone decalcification,
cardiovascular disease, abnormal skeletal formation, artherosclerosis.Tin (Sn)
Food sources: Water, air and soil.
Toxic sources: Leakage of the metal cans into canned foods.
Uses in the body: Supports hair growth and can enhance reflexes.
Deficiency: Tin absorption is poor and it’s not clear how much of the
daily intake of 1.5 to 3.5 mg. actually crosses the intestinal lining and
enters the blood. Deficiency can cause symmetrical baldness,
reduced response to noise.
Toxicity: High intakes of tin might destroy red blood cells.Vanadium (V)
Food sources: Vanadium in foods is found in an organic form.
Toxic sources: Used in alloy steels, making rubber, plastics, ceramics