Our bodies are like constantly running machines, consuming energy every moment. To replenish this energy, we need to obtain the necessary nutrients from food every day. These nutrients are diverse, each with different functions. Today, I'll learn about the main functions of minerals.

Main functions of minerals

1. Helps with metabolism.

2. Assists in hematopoiesis.

3. Maintain nerve function.

4. Regulate bodily functions.

5. Produce antioxidant enzymes.

6. Regulates and secretes hormones.

7. Helps with the formation of blood and bones.

8. Helps energy to be absorbed and utilized.

9. Maintain the balance of body fluids and pH levels.

Foods containing minerals:

I. Foods rich in calcium:

1. Milk and dairy products; beans and bean products; 2. Small fish and shrimp that can be eaten with bones and shells; 3. Green vegetables; 4. Kelp, laver, black moss, sesame, sesame paste, etc.

II. Foods rich in phosphorus:

III. Foods rich in iron:

1. Animal liver, kidneys, blood, and red meat; 2. Beans, black fungus, and sesame paste; 3. Brown sugar and egg yolks, etc. However, the high phosphorus content in egg yolks can interfere with iron absorption, so the iron supplementation effect is not very good.

IV. Foods rich in zinc:

1. Oysters and other shellfish, red meat, and animal offal; 2. Dried fruits, cereal germs, wheat bran, peanuts and peanut butter; 3. Eggs, bean sprouts, and oats, etc.

V. Foods rich in iodine:

Seafood and iodized salt.

VI. Foods rich in selenium:

Seafood and animal offal, such as caviar, sea cucumber, pork kidney, oysters, and clams. Plant-based sources also contain high levels of these ingredients, including wheat germ, purple peanuts, dried mushrooms, peas, and lentils.

VII. Foods rich in fluoride:

Tea, sea fish, kelp, and seaweed are high in fluoride. Generally, animal-based foods have a higher fluoride content than plant-based foods. Marine animals have a higher fluoride content than freshwater and terrestrial foods.

The above is a brief introduction to the main functions of minerals. Plant minerals can provide living inorganic compound complexes that cannot be produced in synthetic chemistry, possessing pharmacological and cosmetic effects; they have reducible oxidation capabilities, are harmless to the human body, and have no side effects; they contain rare earth elements that can maintain the balance of human body fluids, are edible, and can improve human immunity and function, enhance cell vitality, and defend against human problems.