How are minerals important?
The following table shows various systems in the body which utilise minerals. Research is showing that imbalances or deficiencies in mineral nutrition can affect these systems. Immune system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cu, Zn, Fe, Se Energy production. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mg, P, Mn Hormone system . . . . . . .. . . . . Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu, Mg, K Vitamin production. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Co Blood production. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cu, Fe Enzyme systems . . . . Zn, Cu, K, Mn, Mg, Fe, Ca, Mo Skeletal system . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ca, Mg, Zn, Mn, B, P Reproduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
