Minerals
Definition
Minerals are inorganic nutrients. That is, they are materials found in foods that are essential for growth and health and do not contain the element carbon. The minerals that are relevant to human nutrition are water, sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, phosphate, sulfate, magnesium, iron, copper, zinc, manganese, iodine, selenium, and molybdenum. Cobalt is a required mineral for human health, but it is supplied by vitamin B12. There is some evidence that chromium, boron, and other inorganic elements play some part in human nutrition, but their role has not been proven.
Description
Minerals should be provided by a normal, healthy diet. In special cases, additional mineral supplements may...
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