You're Most Essential Minerals
Calcium
Functions: Critical in bone and tooth formation, useful for muscle contractions
Food sources: Dairy products, dark green leafy vegetables
Symptoms of Overdose: Kidney stones
Symptoms of depletion: stunted growth, and bone loss
Chloride
Functions: Fluid balance, acid balance
Food sources: salt from foods
Symptoms of Overdose: High blood pressure
Symptoms of depletion: Muscle cramps, stunted growth in children
Copper
Functions: Needed for the production of hemoglobin and red blood cells
Food sources: Nuts, legumes, and organ meats