Minerals and their role in the human body

Minerals are called body tools, they are used for all biochemical activities such as the production of enzymes, hormones, energy production and in general for the activity of all parts of the body, for example the body uses zinc to produce more From 100 enzymes including digestive enzymes, protein production, food conversion to energy, sperm production, etc., from calcium to produce intercellular chemical carriers, fat to energy conversion and to repair bones and teeth, from iron to production Red blood cells use magnesium to regulate heart rate and blood pressure, produce ATP, produce more than 400 enzymes, and more. In other words, each of the minerals plays several roles in the body, some of which were briefly mentioned. Many diseases and problems are directly related to the imbalance of minerals in the body, which we will talk more about in the rest of this article.



Minerals can be divided into 3 categories:

1. Macro minerals (main): Minerals that the body needs in large quantities and include: calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, phosphorus and sulfur.

2. Rare minerals: which the body needs in small amounts for metabolism and biochemical activities and include: iron, manganese, copper, zinc, chromium, selenium, iodine, etc.

3. Toxic metals: Minerals that do not play any beneficial role in the body and by replacing useful minerals cause disorders in metabolism and activity of organs, organs and the occurrence of diseases and even genetic problems. Today, due to environmental pollution, humans face the largest volume of these substances in history. These metals include mercury, lead, arsenic, cadmium, aluminum and a number of others.



Macro minerals and trace minerals:

As mentioned, these elements are essential and useful substances for the human body. Deficiency of any of them leads to disorders of the body's metabolism, production of hormones and enzymes and the occurrence of various diseases, such as iron deficiency. Causes anemia or calcium deficiency causes osteoporosis.

Excess of these minerals also causes problems in the human body, for example, the amount of iron stores in the body is about 4 grams, and if a person has too many food sources that contain iron, such as red meat, eggs, etc. Consume excess iron that is absorbed by the body, deposited in soft tissues and glands such as the thyroid and liver, and causes various problems and diseases. Iron deficiency-related diseases include hair loss, diabetes, fatty liver, bile problems, violence and neurological problems, high blood pressure, heart failure, hypothyroidism, and more.



Toxic metals:

Today, due to environmental pollution, all people have some of these metals, these metals enter the human body in different ways, for example, lead and cadmium through inhaling car smoke and polluted air, mercury through overeating Seafood, aluminum through canned food or cooking in containers made of this metal and so on. When the amount of these metals in the body increases, they cause a variety of physical and mental illnesses. A healthy person's body has the ability to excrete toxic metals through the liver, kidneys, and sweat. Apparently, the problem arises when the organs excrete toxins for reasons such as: wear and tear with age, etc. They completely lose toxins or when the human body is exposed to these metals for a long time, these metals begin to accumulate in the organs of the body, for example, long life in cities that are exposed to severe air pollution. Increases the amount of lead and cadmium in the body and the incidence of related diseases. The following are, for example, the names of some toxic metals and the symptoms and diseases associated with their proliferation:

Arsenic: Symptoms associated with its increase in the body include: anorexia, weakness, diarrhea, keratosis, dermatitis, hair loss, sore throat, kidney damage, headache, dizziness, muscle spasm, numbness of the hands and feet, fever, color Paleness, jaundice, abdominal pain and herpes.

Cadmium: Symptoms associated with hyperkalemia include atherosclerosis, circulatory disorders, hypertension, heart failure, cancer, hypoglycemia, diabetes, bone pain, osteoporosis, tendon problems, loss of taste, delayed Healing wounds, migraine headaches, psoriasis, kidney failure.

Lead: Symptoms associated with increased body weight include: decreased brain power and IQ, blindness, seizures, deafness, encephalitis, epilepsy, insomnia, muscular dystrophy, Parkinson's disease, dizziness, atherosclerosis, colic, constipation, loss Weight, male infertility, cancer, diabetes, hypoglycemia, anxiety, poor concentration, mood swings, nightmares, alopecia and osteoporosis.

 What are the causes of mineral imbalance in the body?

Numerous factors cause imbalance (deficiency or excess) of minerals in the human body, including:

1. Improper nutrition 2. Decreased food quality (from fruits to meat of livestock and poultry) 3. Stressful life 4. Alcohol consumption and smoking 5. Environmental pollution also increases some toxic metals such as mercury, cadmium , Arsenic, lead, etc. in the human body. 6. Consumption without review of dietary supplements 7. Congenital factors: Many children are born due to improper nutrition or consumption without review of dietary supplements by pregnant women with an imbalance in the amount of minerals that complications when they reach old age. It appears as hair loss and so on.

Is it possible to reset the level of minerals in the body?

Yes, first the amount of each mineral in the body must be measured, then by adjusting the diet and using dietary supplements, their level in the body can be balanced again, in cases where the amount of minerals is too much. It is recommended to use natural methods of removing waste products from the body, such as sauna therapy.