Zinc We will begin on the trace minerals- essential minerals you need in smaller quantities. The first trace mineral we’ll tackle is zinc. It is an essential nutrient found in various plant and animal foods. Zinc contributes several essential roles…
Calcium Calcium is a vital mineral that you require. It is the most abundant mineral in your body. Most of the body calcium (approximately 99%) is found in your bones and teeth while only 1% is contained in serum. It…
Sulphur Sulphur is a major mineral with nutritional and biological implications for the human species. Just after calcium and phosphorus, it is regarded as the most plentiful mineral in the human body. It is found in the skin, muscles, and…
Magnesium Magnesium is a macro mineral of crucial nutritional significance for human beings .The mineral serves major functions in the body.It is contained in various food sources. Functions Of Magnesium Supports muscle and nerve function –Magnesium is involved in cellular…
Chloride Chloride is a major mineral required for several body functions. It is an electrolyte just like potassium and sodium. It is contained in numerous food sources, most commonly table salt (Sodium Chloride). It is found in the blood and…
Phosphorus Phosphorus is among the major minerals required by our bodies in fairly significant amounts to maintain health. It is contained in a diversity of foods, principally protein-rich foods. Most of the phosphorus in the body is found in the…
Potassium Potassium is another essential macro-mineral required by the body’s tissues. It is also an electrolyte since it contains an electric charge.Its major role in the body is to maintain fluid balance inside our cells. Functions Of Potassium For muscle…
Sodium We completed the section on vitamins, so we will start on the minerals. Minerals are also micro-nutrients, and we do require them for various functions in the body. In this post, we will look at sodium- a macro-mineral (required…
Vitamin C We have covered all the other water-soluble vitamins-B vitamins. In this post, we will look at the remaining water-soluble vitamin –Vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Vitamin C is vital for its roles in immune function and collagen formation.It is…
Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin is an essential water-soluble vitamin. It is naturally contained in foods of animal origin. The vitamin attaches itself to proteins before they reach the stomach. When it reaches the stomach, it is…
