Minerals

Iron

Without iron, nothing in the world could live. Not humans, not plants, nothing. Iron is the most abundant mineral on earth and it is present in many of the enzymes and proteins that are involved in keeping the body healthy. The body reuses or conserves approximately 90% of its iron each day. The remaining 10% is eliminated and it's this 10% that must be replenished otherwise the body runs the risk of developing an iron deficiency.

Phosphorus

Another in the group of Major minerals, most of the Phosphorus inside the body (approximately 80%) can be found in the teeth and the bones. While many people think Calcium is the mineral responsible for ensuring proper bone growth and maintenance, it actually does not perform this task on its own. Calcium works alongside Phosphorous which is why in the bones and teeth, Phosphorus is present as calcium phosphate. ...

Magnesium

Magnesium is another mineral that's classified as a Major mineral. Even though it isn't as prominent as some of the other major minerals, magnesium plays a role in about 300 biochemical processes that take place inside the body. ...

Sulfur

Sulfur is an amazing mineral that has been used throughout history to alleviate the symptoms of many conditions. After calcium and phosphorus, sulfur is the third most abundant mineral in the body. Every single living cell inside the body contains sulfur. Sulfur is a component of amino acids, which are more commonly referred to as the building blocks of the body. ...

Sodium

Sodium gets a lot of negative attention so much that unfortunately, people forget that it is classified as a major mineral. Over time, too much sodium leads to increased risk of heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure, the development of kidney stones and other types of ailments. The body needs more than 100 milligrams per day to function properly but most people consume far more than is necessary. Luckily, the body is usually able to eliminate the excess....

Minerals and Your Body

We've all heard that it's necessary to provide our bodies with vitamins and minerals, but few of us understand why. And while vitamins and minerals are very different, the body must have both. One obvious difference is that vitamins, because they contain carbon, are considered organic substances. Minerals lack carbon and therefore are classified as inorganic substances....

Selenium

The body does not need a considerable amount of selenium, and that is why it is categorized as a trace mineral. But even though only small amounts are required on a daily basis, selenium is still considered an essential mineral. Here is what is known about the role selenium plays inside the body. ...

Copper

The body does not require large amounts of copper but nevertheless, this trace mineral is involved with several key bodily functions. That's why ensuring the body gets an adequate supply is so important. To begin with, copper is a necessary part of the body's ability to produce hemoglobin. It also works together with iron in the formation of red blood cells....

Mineral Supplements

The topic of taking mineral supplements is a controversial one. It is like every other topic, with one side believing that mineral supplements are acceptable substitutes for those who don't consume nutritionally-balanced meals and an entire other side feeling very strongly that mineral supplements should be available only by prescription, like so many other drugs....

Chloride

Better known for its partnership, Chloride is the other half of sodium-chloride, or table salt. Although this mineral does not receive much attention, its importance inside the body is nonetheless invaluable. ...

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