essential mineral
Body needs it
Essential minerals are chemical elements the body requires for normal function but cannot produce on its own—they must come from food or supplements.
These include calcium, iron, zinc, potassium, and others needed for everything from bone formation to nerve transmission.
Nutritionists distinguish between major minerals (needed in larger amounts) and trace minerals (needed in tiny quantities).
She takes a multivitamin to ensure she gets all the essential minerals.
- bone healthCondition of bones
- calciumElement twenty, builds bones
- ironElement twenty-six
- red meatMammal flesh for eating
- zincElement thirty
magnesium · potassium · phosphorus · molybdenum · chromium · selenium · muscle contraction · nerve function · copper · sodium · iodine · fluoride · blood cells · chloride · sulfur · bioavailability · nutrient absorption · dietary supplement
essential mineraltoxic element
Poisonous component or aspect
toxic metal · poison · toxin · lead · mercury
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