Minerals and trace elements GapFill

Minerals are  inorganicrealorganicinedible molecules needed by the body in  hugelargesmallgreat amounts. This means that they are included in the group of  folic acidsmicronutrientsmacronutrientshaemoglobin's. Minerals needed in very small amounts, such as iodine and fluoride, are called  trace mineralstransferstiny mineralstrace elements.

One of the most important minerals is  calciumironkalliumpotassium, which cooperates with  phosphoruspotassiumfolic acidmononucleosis and vitamin D to build healthy  bones and teethmusclesskin and membranesmicronutrients. It also enables muscle contractions and controls blood pressure. Its lack can cause  goitrerocketsstomach acherickets in children and  pernicious anaemiahalitosisricketsosteoporosis in adults.

Potassium and magnesium are important  electrodestrace elementselectrolytesenzymes that play a key role in muscle contractions and nerve function. Potassium also helps the body break down carbohydrates and build proteins, while magnesium supports the immune system and prevents  immunisationirradiationinflammationinflation.

It is also very important to consume sufficient amount of  ironiguanaioniodine, which helps to build  haemoglobingoitreinorganichypertension in  bonesred blood cellsnerve cellswhite blood cells, thanks to which oxygen can be transported around the body. Deficiency of this mineral can cause  dehydrationanaemiaarthritislactose intolerance, which is a serious condition especially dangerous for teenage girls and women of childbearing age.