The Role of Minerals in Your Diet

By Larry Newman

Every living cell on earth depends on minerals for proper structure and function.

Minerals are naturally occurring chemical elements that are found in the earth. Erosion breaks down stone, rocks, particulate and sand to form soil, which is the basis for plant growth. The minerals are thereby passed on to the plants, which are in turn passed on to the herbivorous animals that eat the plants. Humans eat plants and the herbivorous animals to obtain necessary mineral nutrients.

Facts About Minerals to Help You Make the Right Choices

By Larry Newman

Introduction
Minerals offer more choices than any other type of dietary supplement. This wide variety of selection variables often leads to indecision and confusion on the part of consumers.