??? are solid, crystalline substances that do not contain carbon and are not broken down during digestion.
Zinc is a trace mineral involved in many different enzymes, including those involved in growth and the immune system. Good food sources include red meat, some seafood, and whole and enriched ???
Phosphorus is part of the mineral complex of bone and is a component of ATP, cell membranes, and ???. Dietary sources of phosphorus are widespread and found in high amounts in protein-containing foods.
??? is a major mineral found in bone and soft tissue. Other functions include muscle contractions, blood clotting, and enzyme assistance. Good food sources are green leafy vegetables, hard water, whole grains, seeds, and nuts.
Electrolytes maintain ??? balance in our bodies. Imbalances can cause dehydration and death.
??? is a trace mineral that is a component of hemoglobin, myoglobin, and enzymes. Phytates, polyphenols, soy protein, and calcium decrease its absorption. Good animal sources of it are meat, poultry, and fish. Good plant sources of it are fortified grains, some vegetables, and legumes. Vitamin C can enhance its absorption.
Manganese is a trace mineral that is involved in energy metabolism and ??? synthesis. Manganese is widespread in foods.
??? minerals are required in amounts less than 100 mg per day.
??? is a trace mineral that is important in the transfer of iron. Good food sources include organ meats, seafood, nuts, seeds, and whole grains.
Chloride is involved in fluid balance, transmission of nerve impulses, and is a part of ??? acid in the stomach. The majority of it comes from consuming salt.
??? is a trace mineral that plays an important role in carbohydrate metabolism, RNA and DNA metabolism, growth, and immune function. Food sources include mushrooms, prunes, dark chocolate, nuts, whole grains, asparagus, brewer's yeast, some beers, and red wine.
??? provides structure to bones and teeth, assists with acid-base balance, is critical for normal transmission of nerve impulses, assists in muscle contraction, maintains healthy blood pressure, initiates blood clotting, regulates various hormones and enzymes. Phytates, oxalates, iron, zinc, magnesium, and phosphorus all decrease absorption. Vitamin D increases absorption of it.
??? has a variety of functions. It helps to maintain fluid balance, blood pressure, and acid-base balance. It enhances flavor in food and acts as a preservative. Processed foods generally contain higher levels than unprocessed foods.
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