Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Part 2: Minerals: Role

Whereas vitamins catalyze chemical processes without becoming part of the reaction's byproducts, some minerals become part of the body's structures and existing chemicals.

Minerals serve 3 broad roles in the body:

1). Minerals provide structure in forming bones and teeth.
2).Function - maintain heart rhythm/muscle contractility/acid-base balance.
3).Minerals regulate cellular metabolism by becoming consituents of enzymes and hormones that modulate cellular activity.

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