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What are minerals?

Minerals are the ionic, or charged, form of metals and other elements. They are of comparatively low molecular weight, and are located near the top of the periodic table.

Like vitamins, all of the minerals are necessary, and many of them work synergistically with other minerals, vitamins, and macronutrients. The balance between them is often more important than the presence of an absolute amount.

minerals and how they effect your body and its functionsWhere are minerals used in the body?

Although most minerals are needed throughout the body, certain minerals target certain areas:

What are the major minerals?

The major minerals are those which are needed in larger amounts than the others. The major minerals are calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, and potassium.