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3.2.2.2 Minerals GapFill

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Minerals are  fakeinorganichalitosisorganic molecules needed by the body in  minutelargesmallmajor amounts. This means that they are included in the group of  micronutrientsmacronutrientshaemoglobin'sfolic acids.

One of the most important minerals is  kalliumcalciumcobaltcarrier, which cooperates with  potassiummusclesbones and teethphosphorus and vitamin D to build healthy  bones and teethskin and membranesmicronutrientsmuscles. It also enables muscle contractions and controls blood pressure. Its lack can cause  ricketsblood lossrocketsstomach ache in children and  haemoglobinosteoporosishalitosisobesity in adults.

Another example of a mineral is  sodiumniacinricketssulphur. It is an important  electrolyteepiphytesolventhaemangioma, which means that together with potassium it can control the body's water balance. It also regulates  blood pressurepernicious anaemiablood volumehair loss and helps to conduct impulses in the nervous system.

It is also very important to consume sufficient amount of  iguanaionironisolate, which helps to build  hypertensionhaemoglobinhostilitypernicious anaemia in  red blood cellsthe heartthe eyeswhite blood cells, thanks to which oxygen can be transported around the body. Deficiency of this mineral can cause  anaemiascurvyarthritisfree radicals, which is a serious condition especially dangerous for teenage girls and women of childbearing age.

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