Two minerals used for maintaining pH of body fluids and in action potential are
Sodium and zinc
Sodium and potassium
Calcium and iron
Zinc and selenium
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MINERAL |
ROLE |
NATURAL SOURCE |
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CALCIUM |
bone and teeth formation; muscle and nerve function |
dairy products, leafy greens and dry beans |
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IRON |
making of haemoglobin and myoglobin |
red meat, eggs, nuts, whole grains, leafy greens |
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ZINC |
component of certain enzymes; required for growth |
meat, whole grains, nuts, legumes |
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PHOSPHORUS |
bone and tooth formation; pH of body fluids; phospholipids |
dairy products, grains |
|
POTASSIUM |
maintains pH of body fluids; used in action potential |
ruits and vegetables, meat, milk |
|
SODIUM |
maintains pH of body fluids; used in action potential |
table salt, meat |
|
SELENIUM |
immune system |
Brazil nuts, fruits and vegetables |
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Sodium and potassium used for maintaining the pH of body fluids and in action potential