Mineral Deficiency HealthQM

What Are the Most Common Mineral Deficiencies?

ByTarik Regad

Deficiencies in iron, zinc, and iodine are the most prominent as they have important negative impacts on public health, while other deficiencies, such as magnesium, calcium, fluoride, and selenium contribute to the health burden [1]. 1. Iron deficiency Iron is an essential compound of hemoglobin that is involved in the blood transport of oxygen from…

Essential Minerals HealthQM

What Are the Essential Minerals for the Body?

ByTarik Regad

Essential minerals (nutrients) are crucial for the function of the body. There are 17 essential minerals: Calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, chloride, magnesium, iron, zinc, iodine, chromium, copper, fluoride, selenium, manganese, sulfur, cobalt, and Molybdenum. 1. Calcium What does Calcium in the Body? Calcium is essential for muscle contraction, blood clotting, nerve impulse, building strong bones…