Minerals can be found throughout the world in the earth's crust but usually in such small amounts that they not worth extracting. Only with the help of certain geological processes are minerals concentrated into economically viable deposits. Mineral deposits can only be extracted where they are found.
Are minerals stored in the body?
Minerals are also stored in the body. For example, calcium and other minerals are stored in your bones. The difference between vitamin and mineral storage is that minerals are stored mainly for metabolism and structure, not nutrient reserves.
What are minerals in the body?
Minerals are those elements on the earth and in foods that our bodies need to develop and function normally. Those essential for health include calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, chloride, magnesium, iron, zinc, iodine, chromium, copper, fluoride, molybdenum, manganese, and selenium.
Where can minerals and vitamins be found?
If your diet includes a wide variety of foods — including whole-grain products, fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy products, nuts, seeds, eggs, and meats — you probably get the vitamins and minerals your body needs. There are many supplements on the market, and of course their makers want you to buy them.
What is the source of all minerals?
MineralFunctionSourcesSulfurFound in protein moleculesOccurs in foods as part of protein: meats, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, legumes, nuts
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