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Mineral Function
Ch. 26 Mineral Functions
Mineral | Function |
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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 |