mineral supplements

Dietary nutrient pills

Mineral supplements are products containing essential minerals—iron, calcium, zinc, magnesium, and others—taken to prevent or correct nutritional deficiencies.

They come as pills, powders, or liquids, often combined with vitamins.

Her doctor recommended mineral supplements after blood tests showed low iron.

The term also covers mineral blocks or licks given to livestock.

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nutritional source

mineral supplementswhole foods

Unrefined, unprocessed edibles

natural foods · fresh produce · leafy greens · plant-based diet · balanced meals

nutrient type

mineral supplementsvitamin supplements

Concentrated nutrient pills

herbal supplements · protein supplements · probiotics

dietary philosophy

mineral supplementswhole food diet

Eating only unprocessed ingredients

intuitive eating · clean eating

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