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Mineral Function
Ch. 26 Mineral Functions
| Mineral | Function |
|---|---|
| Calcium | Bone, muscle, nerve, and blood development |
| Iron | Maintains oxygen levels in blood |
| Magnesium | Aids in energy metabolism, protein synthesis, maintenance of muscle and nerve function. needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. |
| Potassium | Maintains proper muscle memory function |
| Selenium | Supports immune system and thyroid and helps make antioxidants |
| Sodium | Regulates body fluids |
| Zinc | Aids in the healing process |