Minerals

Follow the links below to find information on the benefits and role of minerals and mineral supplements in the diet. Information on vitamins and vitamin supplements is linked from the HealthInsite Vitamins page, and information on food supplements is linked from the HealthInsite Food Supplements page.

Updated January 2012

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Calcium

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Links to information on the benefits and role of calcium in the diet.

Iodine

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Links to information on the benefits and role of iodine in the diet.

Iron

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Links to information on the role and benefits of iron in the diet.

Phosphorus

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Links to information on the benefits and role of phosphorus and phosphates in the diet.

Sodium

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Links to information on the effects of sodium and salt in the diet.

Zinc

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Links to information on the role and benefits of zinc.

Vitamins and Minerals for Children

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Links to information about the importance of vitamins and minerals in children´s diets.

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Title:   Sporting performance and food
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Good diet and nutrition can enhance sporting performance. Carbohydrates should form the basis of the sportsperson' s diet. For most athletes, a varied healthy diet will provide vitamins and minerals as well as protein to promote growth and repair of muscle tissues. Adequate fluid intake is essential to help performance and prevent dehydration.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Home fortification of foods with multiple micronutrient powders for health and nutrition in children under two years of age
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Deficiencies of vitamins and minerals, particularly of iron, vitamin A and zinc, affect approximately half of the infants and young children under two years of age worldwide. Exclusive breastfeeding until six months of age and continued breastfeeding fo...
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Medicines - safety issues
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Medicines can have side effects which can cause health problems. Some of the causes include taking medicines incorrectly, combining them with alcohol and using medicines prescribed for someone else. Make sure your doctor and other health professionals know about every medicine you take, including vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements. Protect children by storing medicines securely and out of their reach.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Dietary advice with or without oral nutritional supplements for disease-related malnutrition in adults
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Ill people often have a poor appetite or feel sick due to treatments and eat less than usual. If this reduced food intake is prolonged, it can cause weight loss, malnutrition and death. Healthcare professionals may offer advice to encourage good eating ...
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Nutritional supplements for people being treated for active tuberculosis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Researchers in The Cochrane Collaboration conducted a review of the effects of nutritional supplements for people being treated for tuberculosis. After searching for relevant studies, they identified 23 relevant articles. Their findings are summarized b...
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Insomnia treatments - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   If you are having trouble sleeping, there are medicines available that may help.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Selenium for preventing cancer
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Selenium is a trace element that is important for human health, but might also be harmful for humans when the taken in excess. Fifty-five studies with more than one million participants were included in this systematic review. Forty-nine studies observe...
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Carnitine supplementation for preterm infants with recurrent apnoea
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   More research is needed before the use of carnitine for the treatment of apnoea of prematurity can be recommended in clinical practice. Apnea of prematurity is a common problem in preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care setting (NICU). Recurrent ...
Date:   Dec 2010
Title:   Vitamin supplementation for preventing miscarriage
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Supplementing women with any vitamins does not reduce the number of women who miscarry or have a stillbirth. Poor diet, without enough vitamins, has been associated with an increased risk of women losing their baby in early pregnancy. Taking vitamin sup...
Date:   Dec 2010
Title:   Selenium supplementation to prevent short-term morbidity in preterm neonates
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Higher doses of selenium supplements may be able to reduce some complications for preterm babies, but more research is needed. Selenium is an essential trace element gained from nutrients. Babies are born with lower selenium concentrations in their bloo...
Date:   Dec 2010
Title:   Vitamins and minerals are medicines too
Publisher:   National Prescribing Service
Description:   Most of us don't think of vitamin and mineral supplements as being medicines, but they are. Learn who they might benefit, and how to use them wisely.
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Pain and nutrition
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   There is a strong relationship between pain and nutrition. Ongoing pain is associated with major stress on both the mind and the body. By spending a bit of time to prepare proper food and eat healthily, we can help minimise any pain directly, or indirectly through methods such as weight loss.
Date:   Jun 2010
Title:   Vitamins and nutritional supplements - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Vitamins and nutritional supplements are intended to provide essential nutrients missing from the diet. Find out what vitamin and nutritional supplements are available.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Nutritional supplements for healthy living - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Many pharmacies specialise in nutritional supplements, including specific vitamins for women, men and older people.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Arthritis and nutrition - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Researchers have been exploring potential links between diet and arthritis for many decades. However, there is little evidence to indicate that taking expensive food supplements or eating elaborate diets are any better than eating well-balanced meals.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Urticaria: treatment - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Find treatments for urticaria (hives), an itchy rash characterised by raised, red welts on the surface of the skin.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Acne treatments - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   There are a number of acne medications available through your doctor or pharmacist that can help treat and prevent acne.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Pre-menstrual syndrome - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Find out about pre-menstrual tension, and when you should see a doctor.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Subsidised medicines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Since August 2006, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) has been including new listings specifically for the treatment of common conditions in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Date:   Aug 2008
Title:   Magnesium supplementation for the management of primary hypertension in adults
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   This review examined whether taking magnesium supplements could be recommended for treating adults with high blood pressure from no known cause. It reviewed 12 trials enrolling 545 people, which compared magnesium supplementation with a dummy drug (plac...
Date:   Aug 2006

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