Why is mineral considered important in the life of human beings?
Minerals have numerous functions in the human body. Sodium, potassium and chlorine are present as salts in body fluids, where they have the physiological function of maintaining osmotic pressure.Minerals are part of the structure of many tissues. For example, calcium and phosphorus in bones combine to give firm support to the whole body. Minerals are found in body acids and alkalis; For example, chlorine is in the hydrochloric acid in the stomach. They are also essential constituents of certain hormones, for example the iodine in the thyroxine produced by the thyroid gland.The main minerals in the human body are: calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, chlorine, sulfur, magnesium, manganese, iron, iodine, fluorine, zinc, cobalt and selenium. Phosphorus is found so widely in plants that a lack of this element may not be present in any diet.Potassium, sodium and chlorine are easily absorbed and physiologically they are more important than phosphorus. Humans consume sulfur mostly in the form of sulfur-containing amino acids; therefore, when there is lack of sulfur, it is related to lack of protein.The lack of copper, manganese and magnesium is not considered common. The most important minerals in human nutrition are: calcium, iron, iodine, fluorine and zinc, and only these are discussed in detail here.Some mineral elements are needed in very small amounts in human diets but are vital for metabolic purposes; they are called "essential trace elements".
I dont really understand is sulfur a mineral?
Yes, Sulfur (S) is a mineral. It's color is Bright yellow to yellow-brown. http://www.minerals.net/mineral/elements/sulfur/sulfur.htm
Is zinc and sulfur a pure substance?
zinc is a pure substance sulfur is a pure substance a stirred together mixture of zinc & sulfur is not a pure substance the compound Zinc sulffide, made by reacting zinc with sulfur, is a pure substance
What is "organic sulfur" and is it different from MSM?
Organic sulfur comes as a WHITE flake, when precipitated from DMSO. No fillers, anti-caking agents, or preservatives are added. This is a pure, uncontaminated form of methylsulfonylmethane which is “fresh” from the precipitator and has no further processing. This is NOT the organic sulfur (MSM) that is purchased in retail outlets. Only pure organic sulfur is supplied to participants.In Canada, Richard Clark began the West Coast Organic Sulfur Study in 2005. Please google westcoastorganicsulfur for a detailed account.
How many minerals are in the human body?
These essential nutrients, those that your body needs but cannot produce, include the inorganic substances found in foods known as minerals. Calcium. Your body needs calcium to build strong bones and teeth. Potassium. Sodium. Magnesium. Phosphorus. Chloride. Trace Minerals.Almost 99% of the mass of the human body is made up of six elements: oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus. Only about 0.85% is composed of another five elements: potassium, sulfur, sodium, chlorine, and magnesium.Calcium makes up 920 to 1200 grams of adult body weight, with 99% of it contained in bones and teeth. Phosphorus makes up about 1% of a person's body weight. The other major minerals (potassium, sodium, chlorine, sulfur and magnesium) make up only about 0.85% of the weight of the body.
What is the importance of classifying minerals based in their chemical properties? What are some examples to this?
Minerals are analyzed for their chemical properties. This tells us the percentage of each element present in the mineral. FeMn(O)4 a mineral of Ferro Manganese. In Mn is present in sufficient percentage then we can exploit it commercially to extract the metal.All prospecting decisions are based on the percentage of the element (metal we are interested in) in a given deposit.
How does vitamins and minerals work?
Vitamins and minerals are the essential nutrients as they perform many roles in our body. Vitamins are differentiated by Fat soluble and Water solubleWater soluble vitamins are Biotin B7, Folic acid B9, Niacin B3, Pantothenic acid B5, Riboflavin B2, Thiamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12.Working of water soluble vitamins are they release energy from food, and engage in energy production, building proteins and cells and making collagen.Fat soluble vitamins are Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, and Vitamin K.Working of fat soluble vitamins they helps in building bones, protect vision, protect the body as it has anti oxidant features.Minerals our body need are Calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, sodium and sulfur.The main task of major minerals is to balance the water levels in the body this is done by sodium, chloride and potassium. And other minerals like calcium phosphorous and magnesium helps in maintaining the bone health. Sulfur helps in stabilizing the protein structure.Halal Certified Multi vitamins & Supplement Store