The most important minerals needed to maintain an healthy body are:
Iron
Calcium
Magnesium
Potassium
Zinc
Copper
Iron is an important part of blood and is needed to carry around oxygen. Iron has a simple but one of the most important role. Iron deficiency may result in feeling tired.
Calcium is needed for maintaining healthy and strong bones. Calcium also helps regulate the blood pressure.
Magnesium is one of the most important mineral but is highly under-rated. Magnesium is involved in over 300 important chemical reactions which affect everything from muscle movement to heart to neurotransmitters. Magnesium is involved in maintaining information highways within the human body. Magnesium deficiency is hard to detect but may result in many common issues like headaches, muscle aches, weak bones, insulin resistance, and even depression. Almost 80% of the Americans are estimated to be deficient in Magnesium.
Potassium helps regulate blood pressure and heartbeat. It also helps muscles to move, nerves to work, and also helps kidneys in filtering blood.
Zinc is needed to keep the immune system healthy. It helps the body fight infections including common cold and flu, and helps heal the wounds.
Copper is essential to the proper functioning of organs and metabolic processes.
