Types of Minerals

There are two basic types of minerals:

Macro minerals:

MACRO means large in Greek so Macro-minerals are the types of minerals your body needs in larger amounts. They include calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, chloride and sulfur.

Trace Minerals:

They're called trace minerals partly because they are needed by the body in such very small amounts. These include iron, manganese, copper, iodine, zinc, cobalt, fluoride and selenium. The best way to get the minerals your body needs is by eating a wide variety of foods. In some cases, your doctor may recommend a mineral supplement.