Six Important Minerals for Our Body
We need these six minerals for our health.
Six Important Minerals for Our Body
I make this article short and easy to be remembered.
Below are six important minerals that have important benefits for body health:
1. Calcium (Ca)
Calcium is needed to build and protect the bone and teeth. We need calcium everyday.
The sources of calcium are: milk, cheese, broccoli and green vegetables.
2. Selenium (Se)
Selenium is needed to reduce the damage in cells. It prevents the aging process, needed for skin and hair health.
The sources of selenium are nut and fish.
3. Chromium (Cr)
Chromium is needed to control the blood sugar and it can help to fight arteriosclerosis.
The sources of chromium are black pepper, wheat bread, cow liver and cheese.
4. Magnesium (Mg)
Magnesium is needed in metabolism process, especially to absorb nutrient. Supplement of magnesium together with vitamin B6 can reduce pre-menstruation syndrome.
The sources of magnesium are nut, shrimp, soya bean, wheat and green vegetables.
5. Iron (Fe)
Iron is needed to carry oxygen in the blood. Iron is urgent component for many enzymes in the body.
The sources of iron are liver, kidney, egg yolk and chocolate.
6. Zinc (Zn)
Zinc is needed to grow, fertility and immunity system. This mineral is needed during pregnancy. The sources of zinc are ginger, red meat, cow liver, egg yolk, nut, and low fat milk.
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CHAN LEE PENG | Jan 8, 2010 | Reply
These are all esential mineral for our healthy growth. One should take note of it.
Christine Ramsay | Jan 8, 2010 | Reply
That is interesting to know. A very good article.
Christine
wonder | Jan 8, 2010 | Reply
Blackpepper is so useful I see.A good lot of information.
papaleng | Jan 8, 2010 | Reply
good post and a very helpful article.
qasimdharamsy | Jan 8, 2010 | Reply
very informative article…
K Kristie | Jan 8, 2010 | Reply
Good to know. Nice post!
Jane Jane | Jan 8, 2010 | Reply
that is our lesson at school. There are many more of it.
Starpisces | Jan 8, 2010 | Reply
important to know, health is wealth.
diamondpoet | Jan 8, 2010 | Reply
Really informative atricle, and we should eat food with the above 6 nutrients and this will help us stay healthy.
Ruby Hawk | Jan 8, 2010 | Reply
Right on, It’s why we must maintain a healthy diet to have a healthy body. Importanty information here.
Val Mills | Jan 9, 2010 | Reply
Glad you put the food sources in too. Lovely read. Thanks.
seashell66 | Jan 9, 2010 | Reply
Great to be reminded as we start the new year.
albert1jemi | Jan 9, 2010 | Reply
excellent write
albert1jemi | Jan 9, 2010 | Reply
great information
CutestPrincess | Jan 9, 2010 | Reply
Well presented article here. I can surely use it! Thank you
mkd1788 | Jan 10, 2010 | Reply
such a great post… useful minerals..
magicdarts | Jan 10, 2010 | Reply
nice one – think everyone knows about calcium but interesting to read about selenium and chromium benefits!
thuanynguyen | Jan 10, 2010 | Reply
great write.
kamlesh786 | Jan 10, 2010 | Reply
true , diet must have minerals , even in small amount , but it must .
Francy | Jan 11, 2010 | Reply
I agree with you. These are six of the most important mineral in our body.
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francydiaz | Jan 11, 2010 | Reply
I agree. Great post.
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fishfry aka Elizabeth Figueroa | Jan 11, 2010 | Reply
Well said and I agree, great research.
Awesome
Pete Macinta | Jan 13, 2010 | Reply
Informative! I love stuff about health.
Tmrobotix | Jan 19, 2010 | Reply
Quite a fast article and you could have been slightly more in depth in my opinion, I never heard of Selenium though, so I thank you.
Also bananas posses calcium and magnesium, so that’s good food too.
Citra Florenca | Mar 12, 2010 | Reply
Good article!
darren15my | Mar 24, 2010 | Reply
Now I should eat more Nut and Fish. Great share.. thanks
Aileen Tecson | Aug 10, 2010 | Reply
I learn new things very helpful information