PLease list the major minerals and trace minerals and give a function for each.?
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Bulk minerals:
sodium - NB for normal membrane function
potassium - major cation in sytoplasm, NB for cell membrane function
Chloride - major anion in body fluids
calcium - normal muscle and neuron function, normal bone structure
Phosphorus - a phosphate in high energy compunds, nucleic acids and bone matrix
Magnesium - cofactor in enzymes, required for normal membrane function
Trace minerals:
Iron - component or haemoglobin, myoglobin nd cytochromes
Zinc - cofactor in enzyme systems, notably in carbonic anhydrase: H2O +CO2 +Carbonic A - H2CO3
Manganese - cofactor for some enzymes
Cobalt - cofactor for transaminations
selenium - antioxidant
chromium - cofactor for glucose metabolism
iodine - T3 + T4 - thyroid function
Fluoride - strengthens teeth and bones
Hope that helps.
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