Mineral make up a broad range of compounds which are found naturally. They are inorganic meaning they are neither animal or plant. They are solid and have a definite chemical composition.

If our bodies relied on our ability to monitor the quantity and source of every mineral the body needs humans would have been extinct a long time ago! Thankfully nature has made it simple and has done all the hard work for us. The same principle applies to get enough vitamins, eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, and you will consume the right amount of minerals. For those who would like a piece of mind, there is a chart below which contains good sources of the most import minerals.