Minerals are simple inorganic molecules that are best absorbed in ionic forms. Minerals can be broken up into macro-minerals which are needed in relatively large amounts and trace minerals which are needed in minute amounts.
The seven macro-minerals are:
- Calcium: best sources are dairy products and bone broth.
- Chloride: best source is salt. Also available in celery and coconut.
- Magnesium: found in many foods.
- Phosphorus: found in many foods.
- Potassium: found in a wide variety of nuts, grains, and vegetables.
- Sodium: found in salt, meat broth, and zucchini.
- Sulphur: found in cruciferous vegetables, eggs, milk, and animal products.
Some of the better known trace minerals are:
- Iodine
- Iron
- Manganese
- Selenium
- Silicon
- Zinc
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