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Science glossary film: Mineral (biology)

Mineral (biology)

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An inorganic chemical element necessary for human growth and health, such as iron, sodium, potassium, or magnesium.

An inorganic chemical element necessary for human growth and health, such as iron, sodium, potassium or magnesium. Compared with proteins, fats and carbohydrates, our requirements for minerals are relatively very small - from a few milligrams to a few hundred milligrams per day. Mineral deficiencies can cause problems such as anaemia, caused by a lack of iron.

Compared with proteins, fats and carbohydrates, our requirements for minerals are relatively very small - from a few milligrams to a few hundred milligrams per day. Mineral deficiencies can cause problems such as anaemia, caused by a lack of iron.

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