The Recovery Factor
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Which mineral is mentioned as having profound effects on health and performance?

  • Iron
  • Calcium
  • Magnesium (correct)
  • Potassium

What percentage of American adults are not consuming enough minerals and vitamins?

  • 79%
  • 38%
  • 25%
  • 61% (correct)

Which factor can make it harder to get nutrients as you get older?

  • Poor diet
  • Genetics (correct)
  • Lack of sleep
  • Excessive drinking

Which nutrient deficiency zone is described as not having enough nutrients for the body to operate at its peak?

<p>Deficiency zone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the required nutrient intake?

<p>Lean body mass (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What negative effects can occur when diseases and health problems are present in the deficiency zone?

<p>Secondary negative effects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which lifestyle choice can influence nutrient needs?

<p>Poor diet (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Dr. Linus Pauling, Dr. Abram Hoffer, and Dr. David Hawkins pioneer?

<p>Orthomolecular medicine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral is important for healthy teeth and bones, nerve transmission, muscle contraction, and healthy blood pressure?

<p>Calcium (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended daily dose of calcium for people between 19 and 50 years old?

<p>2500 milligrams (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are many people's calcium dosages too high?

<p>Foods are fortified with calcium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key molecule needed for maximum calcium absorption?

<p>Vitamin D (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral is recommended to be supplemented with a variety of compounds, as it seems to impact different systems in the body?

<p>Magnesium (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended daily dosage of chloride for individuals aged 15 or older?

<p>2300 milligrams (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the optimal dosage of magnesium, according to the text?

<p>Between one and two grams (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral is a structural component of bones and teeth, DNA and RNA, as well as cell membranes?

<p>Phosphorus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about LD50?

<p>LD50 is the lethal dose that would kill 50% of the population (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if the body is overexerted without adequate recovery?

<p>The body can experience extremely negative consequences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to consider the LD50 of any supplement or nutrient?

<p>To determine the optimal dosage for each individual (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to determine the optimal dosage for an individual?

<p>Monitoring nutrient levels in the body (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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