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What are Minerals? (II)
Is it necessary to take mineral supplements?
In general, no it is not necessary if our complete and varied diet is mainly rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Thus all our mineral requirements are covered but there may be special cases of deficiency that results in an extra dose supplementation or (recommended by a specialist) as in the case of iron deficiency anemia, osteoporosis and calcium deficiency magnesium, iodine in thyroid diseases, diabetes chromium or zinc in immune problems.
* Bone and dental structure.
* Regulation of water balance, acid-base and osmotic pressure.
* Nerve excitability, muscle contraction, transport …
* Immune system, cell growth. Read the rest of this entry »