Minerals In Canada

Minerals make up the micronutrients which include vitamins. There are approximately 112 minerals that have been identified, but 17 are deemed essential. Minerals come from the earth and can be found in various areas in the body including bone, enzymes, blood, and tissue proteins. 

Mineral deficiencies are more common than vitamin deficiencies because they cannot be made by the body and most foods are lacking in mineral content due to processing and cooking methods. Mineral absorption can also be tricky as there is an increase in uptake competition between minerals. In addition, these elements can be harder to liberate from food and assimilate across the intestinal tract.

Why are minerals important? Minerals provide structural support in our bones, assist energy production, regulate fluid and acid-base balance, support nerve transmission, assist blood and tissue formation, and aid muscle contraction. 

In an ideal world, we would be able to get all essential minerals from diet alone. However, for most, this is not the case, leading many people to experience deficiencies in minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc and chromium. These deficiencies are increasingly common and can lead to health problems if the appropriate minerals are not obtained elsewhere. Luckily, Vitasave.ca offers an array of mineral supplements that can be easily incorporated into your diet, allowing you to live your best life.

Popular Mineral Supplements at Vitasave

Canprev Magnesium Bisglycinate

Magnesium is one of those hard-working minerals that simply doesn’t get the attention it deserves. It plays a key role in over 300 different chemical reactions in the body and is involved in everything from DNA synthesis, energy production and metabolism, to muscle strength, nerve function, heart rate regulation, and bone building. Magnesium is also an active ingredient in alleviating constipation. That’s one busy mineral.

Unfortunately, magnesium deficiency is extremely common. Medications like antibiotics, corticosteroids, diuretics and contraceptives hinder our ability to absorb magnesium. Refining and processing strips magnesium from our food. Even agricultural soil and water are being depleted of magnesium. It is no wonder that 68% of adults have trouble getting enough from their diets.

CanPrev’s Magnesium Bis-Glycinate 200 Gentle contains as much as 20% more elemental magnesium than other magnesium supplements. It works to restore magnesium to optimum levels and help fuel all the important functions it’s called on to perform. Magnesium Bis-Glycinate 200 Gentle offers a potent, therapeutic dose of 200mg of pure elemental magnesium in a form known for its superior absorption and gentleness on the bowels - all in easy to swallow vegetable capsule or powder with no fillers.

AOR Ortho Bone

AOR Ortho• Bone is a multi-mineral and also vitamin supplement which contains ingredients that help in the development and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth. It features calcium derived from microcrystalline hydroxyapatite complex (MCHC), a lyophilized extract of bovine bone derived from New-Zealand pasture-fed, free-range livestock not subjected to routine antibiotics or rBGH. When combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise, Ortho Bone may reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis. Ortho Bone also provides folate and Vitamin B12 which help to form red blood cells.

Salus Floradix Iron

Iron deficiency is one of the most common deficiencies in menstruating women, affecting up to 26% of reproductive-aged women. Athletes, the elderly, vegans, and vegetarians are also more at risk of deficiency. Iron is an essential element for the body, and when it’s low, energy levels decrease. Other tell-tale symptoms include weakness, pale skin, dark under-eye circles, heavy periods, brittle hair and nails, shortness of breath, and cold hands and feet. Think you may be deficient? Flora has a time-tested formula that may help.

Floradix® is the best-selling natural liquid iron supplement in North America. It helps fight back against iron deficiency by promoting the formation of healthy red blood cells. Plus, this safe, low dose, liquid iron supplement is formulated for easy absorption and assimilation, and is gentle on the digestive tract.

Natural Factors Selenium

Natural Factors Selenium is a mineral supplement for the maintenance of healthy body cells and good health. Selenium is a vital antioxidant whose principal function is to inhibit the oxidation of fats. It protects the immune system by preventing free radicals and heavy metals from damaging the body. It is also essential for optimal thyroid function.

Selenium works as an antioxidant, helping to prevent free radical damage. Antioxidants have been clinically proven to scavenge free radicals and prevent damage to cellular structure throughout the human body. Preserving cell health is actively being researched for its relationship to improved longevity, health, and well-being.