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Minerals

IRON

Iron is essential in order to ensure effective oxygen flow throughout the body and ensure healthy muscles and tissues. Click here for more information about iron (see Iron section)

POTASSIUM

Potassium is necessary for the building of muscle and for normal body growth. It is also needed for the proper functioning of nerve cells, in the brain and throughout the body.

CALCIUM

Calcium is the most plentiful mineral found in the human body, accounting for 1.5% to 2% of an adult's total body weight. The teeth and the bones contain the majority of the body's calcium (about 99%). Nerve cells, body tissues, blood, and other body fluids contain the remaining calcium. Calcium is one of the most important minerals for the growth, maintenance, and reproduction of the human body and is essential for the formation and maintenance of healthy teeth and bones.

COPPER

Copper, along with iron, helps in the formation of red blood cells. It also helps in keeping the blood vessels, nerves, immune system, and bones healthy.

ZINC

The body has no specific reserves of zinc and it is, therefore, essential to obtain it from regular dietary intake. Beef and lamb are the best sources of zinc, which is important for a healthy immune system and growth in children. Other foods high in zinc include poultry and seafood.

MAGNESIUM

Magnesium plays a role in the production and transport of energy in the body. It is also important for the contraction and relaxation of muscles and is involved in making protein.

SELENIUM

Selenium protects against oxidative damage to cells and stimulates the immune system.

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