mineral balance
Body's ionic harmony
Mineral balance refers to the equilibrium of essential minerals—calcium, potassium, sodium, magnesium, and others—in the body or diet.
Proper mineral balance affects nerve function, bone health, and fluid regulation.
The term appears in nutrition, medicine, and agriculture: The blood test showed her mineral balance was off.
In soil science, mineral balance determines what crops will thrive.
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
- sodiumEleventh element, highly reactive
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
- calciumElement twenty, builds bones
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
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