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What are minerals?

Dietary minerals are essential inorganic substances naturally present in the foods and beverages we consume. These are crucial for various physiological functions and for the overall health and well-being of the human body.

Minerals typically form only 5% of the typical human diet but are crucial for normal health and function. The health authorities have given daily allowances of all the vital and recommend. That people should aim to meet 100% of them through a healthy eating pattern and supplemental form (if required).

“Trace minerals” or trace amounts (Micro or Trace are minerals that the body needs in amounts less than 100 milligrams ยูฟ่าเบท per day but are important to the body, including iron, iodine, zinc, selenium, fluoride, copper, manganese, molybdenum, chromium.

Iodine is a mineral that the body uses to create thyroid hormones, which are involved in regulating the body’s metabolism and organ function. It is also a mineral involved in brain and nervous system development.

Daily intake of iodine for different age groups

Foods that contain iodine include marine animals, seaweed, salt and iodized products.

Iron is a mineral that is a component of hemoglobin in red blood cells to carry oxygen to cells throughout the body, tissues and organs involved in the process of burning nutrients to produce energy, brain development, the immune system and reproduction.

Foods that contain iron include meat, organs, egg yolks, and milk.

Zinc is a mineral that plays an important role in over 300 enzymes, which are essential for the body’s growth, immune system, and reproduction.

The amount of zinc that should be received by people of different ages

Foods rich in zinc include meat, organ meats, shellfish (especially oysters), poultry, and fish.

Resources

Dr. Wanaporn Thongchom, Health Educator (Professional Dietitian), Health Promotion Division, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University