Minerals are essential component of human nutrition. Minerals have various functions. Some of the minerals act as enzyme cofactor, which is an important function of mineral. The mineral composition of the human body is very different from the mineral composition of the earth. The major minerals of the earth are silica and alumina.
But in human body, iron and calcium are the major minerals.
The health benefits are depending on the type of minerals. Deficiency of minerals can lead to some disease conditions such as osteoporosis and anemia.
According to the body’s requirement, there are two types of minerals.
1. macro-minerals
2. micro minerals
The minerals which required in relatively large amount are known as macro-minerals whereas the minerals which required in small quantities are called micro-minerals.
Calcium, magnesium, iron, sodium, potassium and phosphorus are the some of macro-minerals.
Zinc, selenium and chromium are the some of micro-minerals.
Some health benefits of minerals are;
1. prevent anemia(iron)
2. prevent osteoporosis (calcium)
3. healthy growth during childhood (zinc, selenium and nickel)
4. maintaining a healthy prostate (zinc)
5. minimize the risk of bipolar disorders(vanadium)
6. preventing the onset of bone related illnesses such as osteoporosis or osteoarthritis (silicon)
Different minerals have different benefits and no mineral can be termed as more beneficial or less beneficial. All minerals are critical for proper functioning of the body. Most of the minerals aid in body metabolism, water balance, and bone health.
But in human body, iron and calcium are the major minerals.
The health benefits are depending on the type of minerals. Deficiency of minerals can lead to some disease conditions such as osteoporosis and anemia.
According to the body’s requirement, there are two types of minerals.
1. macro-minerals
2. micro minerals
The minerals which required in relatively large amount are known as macro-minerals whereas the minerals which required in small quantities are called micro-minerals.
Calcium, magnesium, iron, sodium, potassium and phosphorus are the some of macro-minerals.
Zinc, selenium and chromium are the some of micro-minerals.
Some health benefits of minerals are;
1. prevent anemia(iron)
2. prevent osteoporosis (calcium)
3. healthy growth during childhood (zinc, selenium and nickel)
4. maintaining a healthy prostate (zinc)
5. minimize the risk of bipolar disorders(vanadium)
6. preventing the onset of bone related illnesses such as osteoporosis or osteoarthritis (silicon)
Different minerals have different benefits and no mineral can be termed as more beneficial or less beneficial. All minerals are critical for proper functioning of the body. Most of the minerals aid in body metabolism, water balance, and bone health.
- Boron: bone health, brain function, anti aging, sexual health, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, muscle pain
- Calcium: bone health (osteoporosis), arthritis, dental care, insomnia, menopause, premenstrual syndrome, cramps, weight loss, colon cancer, acidity, heart diseases, high blood pressure
- Copper: brain function, arthritis, skin care, throat infections, hemoglobin deficiency, heart diseases, immunity
- Iodine: Goitre, fibrocystic breast disease, dermatology, cancer, haircare, pregnancy, body metabolism
- Iron: haemoglobin formation, body metabolism, muscle activity, anemia, brain function, immunity, insomnia, restless leg syndrome, regulation of body temperature
- Magnesium: high blood pressure, heart attack, alcoholism, bone health, cramps, diabetes, menopause, pregnancy, asthma
- Manganese: body metabolism, osteoporosis, fatigue, reproduction, sprains, inflammation, brain function, Epilepsy
- Phosphorus: weakness, bone health, brain function, sexual weakness, dental care, body metabolism
- Potassium: low blood sugar, regulate blood pressure, heart diseases, water flow in the body, muscle disorders, cramps, brain function, diabetes, kidney disorders, arthritis
- Silicon: Bone health, skin care, hair care, nail health, sleep disorders, Atherosclerosis, tissue development, dental care, tuberculosis
- Sodium: water balance, sunstroke, brain function, muscle cramps, anti aging
- Zinc: skin care, eczema, acne, healing of wounds, postrate disorders, cold, weight loss, pregnancy, reproduction, hair care, appetie loss, eye care, night blindness
1 comments:
Thanks for entry. You wrote that minerals can prevent an anemia, like iodine? But iodine is not good when you have thyroid symptoms. What best minerals if you have both problems?
Thanks!
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