Fireworld: Minerals and their roles in body.

Sunday, 6 October 2013

*Minerals*	*Role in body*
*Major minerals*
*Sodium*	*Fluid balance in the body* *Helps in absorption of other nutrients*		*Important for muscle Contraction, nerve impulse transmission, heart function and blood pressure*
*Potassium*	*Fluid balance in the body* *Acts as cofactor for enzymes*
*Chloride*	*Fluid balance in the body* *Component of hydrochloric acid*
*Calcium*	*Development and maintenance of bone and teeth* *Blood clotting*
*Magnesium &* *Phosphorus*	*Development and maintenance of bones and teeth*
*Trace minerals*
*Iron*	*Oxygen transport and storage*	*Act as enzyme cofactors* *Support immune function*
*Zinc*	*Aids insulin action* *Helps in growth and reproduction*
*Copper*	*Act as enzyme cofactor*
*Chromium*	*Helps in insulin action*
*Fluoride*	*Stabilizes bone minerals and hardens tooth enamel*
*Iodine*	*Essential for normal thyroid function*

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