Minerals

Minerals are important for your body to stay healthy. Your body uses minerals for many different tasks, including keeping your bones, muscles, heart and brain functioning properly. Minerals are also important for making enzymes and hormones.

There are two types of minerals: macrominerals and trace minerals. You need larger amounts of macrominerals. These include calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, chloride and sulphur. They require only small amounts of trace elements. These include iron, manganese, copper, iodine, zinc, cobalt, fluoride and selenium.

Minerals help our bodies to develop and function. They are essential for good health. Knowing about different minerals and how they work can help you make sure you get enough of the minerals you need.