How does minerals help the body?

Answer 1

Minerals are not of biological origin (inorganic nutrients.). 4% of the human body's mass consists of minerals and they are essential for activating thousands of enzyme reactions. They are essential for the development, growth, maintenance and repair of our bodies. Minerals can be found in the soil, water, root plants and animals.

Answer 2

Minerals keep your body healthy. They are in your food and are much alike to vitamins.
Minerals are needed by your body to function properly it helps your blood carry oxygen and builds strong muscles.
helps your bones and organs to work

The body uses minerals to perform many functions, from building strong bones to transmitting nerve signals. Some minerals are even used to make hormones or maintain normal heartbeat. (adapted from kidshealth.org)
Some of the main uses of minerals in the human body are:

• Provide structural strength and hardness to bone.
• Provide structural strength, hardness, and wear resistance to teeth.
• Allow blood to carry oxygen.
• Help enzymes speed up chemical reactions.

Answer 3

It helps us in growth and development of our body, helps to burn the unwanted materials,provide us energy, regenerate new tissue and cells.

Answer 4

Helps your metabolism and Silica is just one trace mineral that's important for hair health. Bet you didn't know that!

Answer 5

Minerals help your body by strengthen bones and teeth, keep blood healthy and help your heart and other organisms work well

Answer 6

Needed for muscles & nerves to work well

Answer 7

Every vitamin and mineral has a different effect on the body. You'll have to be more specific.