Antioxidants And More

Without iron, nothing in the world could live. Not humans, not plants, nothing. Iron is the most abundant mineral on earth and it is present in many of the enzymes and proteins that are involved in keeping the body healthy. The body reuses or conserves approximately 90% of its iron each day. The remaining 10% [...]

Sodium gets a lot of negative attention so much that unfortunately, people forget that it is classified as a major mineral. Over time, too much sodium leads to increased risk of heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure, the development of kidney stones and other types of ailments. The body needs more than 100 milligrams [...]

Potassium, one of the body’s major minerals, is a member of the electrolyte family. The other members of this family include sodium and chloride. Unlike sodium and chloride which are found mainly in the body fluids that surround cells, approximately 95% of the body’s potassium is stored in the body fluids inside the cells. One [...]

Magnesium is a mineral that is classified as a major mineral. Even though it isn’t as prominent as some of the other major minerals, magnesium plays a role in about 300 biochemical processes that take place inside the body. Processes that need magnesium Roughly one-half of the body’s supply of magnesium can be found in [...]

The body does not require large amounts of copper but nevertheless, this trace mineral is involved with several key bodily functions. That’s why ensuring the body gets an adequate supply is so important. To begin with, copper is a necessary part of the body’s ability to produce hemoglobin. It also works together with iron in [...]