Minerals are considered necessary to the nutrition and function of the human body. They are iron, calcium, phosphorus, sulphur, chlorine, sodium, magnesium, iodine, copper, cobalt, manganese, molybdenum and zinc. Collectively they make up 4% to 5% of the body weight. There is enough lime (calcium) in an adult to whitewash a good size basement; enough […]
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Minerals Your Body Needs to Know
There are seven major minerals required by every body. Do you know what they are, and are you getting enough? The seven major minerals are calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sulfur, sodium, potassium, and chloride. While discussing all of these minerals in detail is beyond the scope of this article, there is room to discuss a number […]
Importance Of Minerals
We need minerals for the proper composition of body fluids, the formation of blood and bone, the maintenance of healthy nerve function, and regulation of muscle tone, including cardiovascular system. Groups Of Minerals Nutritionally, minerals belong to two groups: macro minerals and trace minerals. Body needs trace minerals in minerals in minute amounts and macro […]
Minerals For a Healthy Immune System
Vitamins are extremely important to the well being of the immune system, and in addition to vitamins, getting enough minerals is also extremely important to the proper functioning of the body and the immune system. So what are these minerals, what do they do and how do we ensure that we get enough of them? […]
The Importance of Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamins and minerals are micronutrients that help the body to stay healthy and perform various functions. These need to be consumed regularly to ensure one stays healthy. Certain vitamins and minerals are required in greater quantities than others depending on how the body needs them. Vitamins are organic substances generated by animals and plants, whereas […]