4 Reasons To Avoid Micromineral Overdose

The microminerals are a group of 17 essential nutrients that your body requires in relatively small amounts. When consumed in the right quantities they support countless functions in the body, fight disease and protect the vital organs. However, overdosing can have the opposite effect and lead to many unpleasant symptoms. In this article I discuss 4 of the reasons to avoid micromineral overdose.

1) BLOOD PROBLEMS:- If you stick to the recommended daily allowances (RDAs), the microminerals play a key role in keeping your blood healthy. However, micromineral overdose can have the opposite effect and be seriously damaging to your blood. It can lead to anemia (a low red blood cell count in the body), high blood pressure (which can damage your blood vessels and vital organs), poor circulation and even destroy your red blood cells.

2) FATIGUE:- The microminerals are crucial for the steady release of energy throughout the day. However, eating high levels of certain microminerals can actually reduce your energy levels and cause you to feel worn out even when you are sleeping well.

3) LIVER PROBLEMS:- The liver is a vital organ which removes waste materials from the body and supports healthy digestion. Many of the microminerals promote good liver health and protect it from disease. However, micromineral overdose counteracts these health benefits and actually damages the liver. This can lead to a number of associated problems including diarrhea, nausea and a poor appetite. In the worst cases it can cause complete liver failure.

4) SKIN PROBLEMS:- Many of the microminerals are well known for their abilities to treat skin conditions such as acne and eczema. However, if you go overboard and consume too many microminerals it can have the opposite effect and aggravate your skin. Some of the main skin problems associated with micromineral overdose include bronzing of the skin, dermatosis (a skin condition that leads to eruptions and lesions), jaundice (a condition where the skin becomes yellow) and rashes.

SUMMARY

Whilst the microminerals are essential for good health, you can get too much of a good thing. Micromineral overdose can be very unpleasant and negate many if not all of the health benefits associated with these nutrients. To make sure that you enjoy the benefits whilst avoiding the risks, try to avoid supplements and get your microminerals from fresh, natural foods. Also make sure you stick to the RDA for each micromineral. Doing this will give you just the right amount of microminerals to support optimal health.