Minerals are essential nutrients that are needed by the human body to keep it functioning at a healthy level. There are many different minerals and they all have different functions, such as building red blood cells, protecting cells and supporting the central nervous system.

Most people get enough minerals through their regular diet; however, deficiencies in certain minerals can also affect people. It has been said that too many vitamins and minerals may actually cause health problems, for instance, with calcium supplements, heart attack risk …