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Magnesium and iodine deficiencies are probably widespread and it's not really possible to address these through modern food. Well over half the population is me

Magnesium and iodine deficiencies are probably widespread and it's not really possible to address these through modern food. Well over half the population is measurably magnesium deficient. The problem is soil depletion and modern water purification. The case for a lot of vitamins is weak, but I think it's pretty strong for various minerals. I add mineral drops to my drinking water, just in case.

tocomment 13y ago
Where do you get the drops? I'd add potassium to your list too. The rda for potassium is huge like 10 bananas worth a day. I don't know how anyone can be getting enough potassium.
- kolev 13y ago
  Buy potassium gluconate. It's nasty, but better than overloading yourself with carbs from bananas. I'm not sure if you're aware, but bananas are radioactive (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banana_equivalent_dose http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banana_equivalent_dose) and, BTW, brazil nuts are more, but as a nice benefit, bananas increase your serotonin levels. :)
  - pstuart 13y ago
    Brazil nuts are also good for selenium: http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/87/2/379.long http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/87/2/379.long
    - kolev 13y ago
      Yes, of course. Two a day max though.
hcarvalhoalves 13y ago
You're right. Besides soil depletion and not having access to mineral water, a big source of Magnesium and Iodine deficiencies are the lack of access to seafood.