The food is the raw material for the body. Minerals are one of the important components of human nutrition. Minerals are grouped under two categories macro (the ones which we need in large amounts) and trace (the ones ne need in small amounts).

Here are some minerals which should be an important part of your diet.

Calcium: It is used for bone formation, muscle movement (cramps may result from calcium deficiency) and burning fat (some studies point towards taking calcium to lose weight).Over consumption of protein leads to calcium loss from the bones.

It is usually found in large quantities in dairy products, sea food with bones, non-vegetarian foods, soy/tofu and green leafy vegetables.

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Phosphorus: It is required for formation of genetic material, bones, maintaining the acid base balance, and for metabolism.

It is found in legumes and nuts.

Sodium: Very important to maintain the fluid levels and acid base balance of the body. Perspiration vomiting, loose motions etc tend to upset the acid base balance. People with iodine deficiency can additionally use sea kelp which is also good source of iron

It is found in small quantities in most foods. The best sources are rock salt and sea salt.

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Potassium: It helps maintain the water balance in the body, maintains blood pressure, nerve impulses. People with kidney problems need to be very careful about potassium levels.

Some foods which are good sources are banana, melons,potatoes,tomato and orange.

Zinc: It is responsible for fertility, skin, hair and is part of many enzymes.

It is found in nuts, whole grains, legumes and non-vegetarian foods.

Iodine: It is responsible for being a part of the hormonal system and many hypothyroids may benefit from consuming natural forms like sea kelp.

It is also found in the iodised variety of salts.

Copper: A trace metal found in many foods. It is needed for manufacturing haemoglobin and many enzymes.

Copper is also available when water is stored in a copper vessel overnight and consumed in the morning.

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Fluoride: Essential for dental health.

Found in water.

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There are a host of choices for supplementing your Ironman diet. I’ll give you descriptions of a few that I found helpful to my Ironman training and racing. I won’t delve too deeply into the world of vitamins. This is an area best left to the experts. As I said earlier, if I have not used a product or diet or anything else concerning Ironman training, I won’t recommend it. Here are a few of the supplements I had good success with.

I always made a point of including the anti-oxidants vitamin C, Vitamin E and Selenium to my list of vitamins. Actually I would buy the vitamin C with Selenium added. Their main function was to act as a deterent to the forming of free radicals in your body when you eat unsaturated fats.

It seemed that every few years, Ironman Canada featured a “really” cold swim. It doesn’t bother a lot of people, but I had quite a hard time with it. Being super low in body fat has its disadvantages. I came across the vitamin supplement pantothenic Acid that plays an important role in energy production. I also discovered that pantothenic acid is a key antioxidant for athletes who compete in extreme conditions, especially cold water. I added it to my vitamin choices and never had problems with cold water again. If the location of your first Ironman is in a part of the world where warm water is no guarantee, I would highly recommend using it. Otherwise it probably isn’t a necessary choice for you. If you do purchase it, what you ask for is calcium pentathonate, the calcium salt of pantothenic acid.

I also noticed an improvement in energy levels when I used branch chain amino acids. Amino acids, the molecules that make up every protein in our foods and bodies and can also function as anti-oxidants. I believe this vitamin supplement would be valuable to almost anyone doing the intense training demanded to prepare properly for an Ironman Triathlon. It also compensates if your diet is a bit lacking in protein. I was on such a high carb diet, that this choice was ideal for me.

My all-time favorite for a supplement is L’carnatine. I could take this one and three weeks later be five pounds lighter. I also notice a marked impovement in my energy level and recovery from training. Every Ironman hopeful should give this a try. Its “very” expensive, but well worth it. If you can find it, I would use it. I believe its available over the counter in the U.S.

So there you have it. Thats the vitamin package I use leading up to an Ironman. It took years of hit and miss to finally come up with this combination. All the doses except for Vitamin C and Selenium were 500 mgs. I would take more (1000) vitamin C with 50 mgs of Selenium added.

I also had a lot of success with algae products and its something I would certainly look into.

Regardless, anyone doing the demanding training needed to impove their Ironman chances should seriously consider vitamin supplements.

NOTE: Don’t fall into this trap…….If something works really well for you, don’t assume that more will be even better. Stay with the amount that seemed to make a difference.

Training for Ironman competition over a 20 year period gave me the opportunity to try many vitamin supplement combinations. My hope is that you find this information useful in preparing for your first ironman triathlon.

The name of my website is “Ironstruck.”

My address—http://www.triathlon-ironman-myfirstironman-ironstruck.com

There are many different varieties of medications that are specifically designed for the successful treatment of acne, but since every person has a different skin composition and conditions can vary it is difficult to say which is the best overall prescription acne medication. Many of the popular medications contain peroxide as a means of treating acne, zits, pimples, blackheads and any other skin blemish that comes to mind and those medications are very successful for a lot of people in treating their acne. However, for some consumers those products and acne solutions just don’t work or if their acne is too severe it may require a more drastic solution. It is usually best to see a dermatologist if your medication is not working, as they will have more experience than your family doctor and are more likely to have a wider knowledge of the treatments available for your particular acne strain or skin blemish.

One of the more popular prescription treatments is for a topical medication that contains retinoids. These acne medications can help to alleviate some of the problems of acne by keeping your pores clear and helping to prevent blackheads. Unfortunately, there is also a downside to topical medications as the skin may be more sensitive to the sun. This can be disadvantage if you live somewhere where the sun is out a lot or if you are going on holiday in a sunny area. Of course, it may well be worth putting up with these minor side effects if the treatment is proving to be effective at reducing or completely eliminating your acne. Whether or not this is the best prescription acne medication for you is something that you could ask the dermatologist. If your condition is particularly bad they might prescribe oral retinoids although they are not usually prescribed in mild cases of acne.

Antibiotics are thought by some people to be the best prescription medication for acne but again, this depends upon your condition and how effective your doctor thinks that they might be for you. It is not something that you should try without first consulting your doctor and getting an appropriate prescribed treatment.

It is very difficult to tell which is the best prescription medication for acne as the condition and the best way to treat it can vary widely from person-to-person. It is not a good idea to try prescription medications without the full consultation of your doctor or dermatologist. If you want to try over-the-counter treatments then it is a good idea to ask the pharmacist what treatments they would recommend and what they think may be best for your skin condition. This way you’ll know that you’re getting the best treatment and the right one for you.

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