mineral supplement

Dietary nutrient pill

A mineral supplement is a pill, capsule, or liquid containing minerals like iron, calcium, zinc, or magnesium intended to augment dietary intake.

People take mineral supplements to address deficiencies or support health: My doctor recommended an iron supplement for my anemia.

Often combined with vitamins and sold as multivitamins.

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powders · iron · prenatal vitamins · daily dose · FDA guidelines · magnesium · muscle cramps · selenium · chromium · electrolyte balance · iodine · copper · zinc · potassium · liquids · gummies · phosphorus · daily value

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nutritional source

mineral supplementwhole food

Unrefined, unprocessed edibles

balanced diet · dietary intake · natural diet · fresh produce

substance type

mineral supplementdiuretic

Urine-promoting substance

toxin · poison

nutrient category

mineral supplementvitamin supplement

Concentrated nutrient dose

herbal supplement · protein supplement

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G