Inorganic Compounds _ Minerals

Calcium

Important for bone and teeth formation,
muscle function, and nerve transmission.

Deficiency of Calcium

Rickets (in children), Osteoporosis (in adults), muscle cramps.

Iron

Essential for the production of
haemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the
blood.

Deficiency of Iron

Anaemia (fatigue, weakness, pale skin)

Sodium

Helps maintain fluid balance, nerve
transmission, and muscle function.

Deficiency of Sodium

Hyponatremia (low sodium levels), muscle
cramps, dizziness.

Potassium

Regulates fluid balance, nerve signals, and muscle function.

Potassium Deficiency

Muscle weakness, irregular heartbeat, fatigue.

Phosphorus

Important for bone and teeth formation,
energy metabolism

Phosphorus deficiency

Weak bones, fatigue, loss of appetite

Iodine

Essential for the production of thyroid
hormones, which regulate metabolism

Iodine Deficiency

Goitre (swelling of the thyroid gland),
hypothyroidism.