Tag: Nutritional elements

According to the National Institutes of Health, minerals are inorganic elements found in the earth and foods that are essential for the body to develop and function normally. These elements, from calcium and iron to zinc and magnesium, play indispensable roles in everything from bone strength to nerve function and immune defense.

Over 96% of the human body is composed of just four elements, yet many essential functions rely on others needed in smaller quantities. This guide explores the most important structural and mineral macro elements, clarifying the common misconception behind the concept of "the 13 macro elements."