A Chapter 9 + 10: Minerals

Done by Potassium, Sodium, Chloride

Osmotic balance, nerve transmission

Calcium

Supports bone and tooth structure, muscle contraction, nerve transmission, blood clotting, and cell signaling

Phosphorus

Supports bone and tooth structure, energy metabolism as part of ATP, acid-base balance, and cell membrane structure as part of phospholipids

Magnesium

Acts as a cofactor in many enzymes, supports protein synthesis, muscle and nerve function, and helps maintain bone

Sodium

Maintains fluid balance, supports nerve transmission, and helps with muscle contraction

Potassium

Maintains fluid balance inside cells, supports nerve transmission, muscle contraction, and normal heart rhythm

Chloride

Helps maintain fluid balance, is part of stomach acid, and helps regulate acid-base balance

Sulfur

Is part of certain amino acids and vitamins and helps support protein structure

Iron

Carries oxygen in hemoglobin and myoglobin and is involved in energy metabolism

Zinc

Supports immune function, wound healing, protein synthesis, growth, reproduction, and enzyme function

Iodine

Is required to make thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism, growth, and development

Fluoride

Helps strengthen teeth and bones and reduces the risk of tooth decay

Copper

Helps with iron metabolism, connective tissue formation, energy production, and antioxidant enzymes

Manganese

Helps with metabolism, bone formation, and antioxidant enzyme function

Chromium

Helps insulin regulate blood glucose metabolism