For a healthy living Calcium is one of the essential minerals for strong bones and teeth and plays a role in maintaining blood function, muscle contraction, a healthy nervous system, cardiac function and coagulation of the blood.
Copper is one of the factors in hemoglobin formulation and helps stimulate the absorption of iron.
It is a factor for the thyroid gland to regulate energy production. Pregnant women and older adults may have an increased need for iron. Magnesium is essential for the activity of many enzyme systems and plays an important role with regard to healthy nerves, muscle membranes and bones. Manganese is an essential part of several enzyme systems involved in protein and energy metabolism. Phosphorus is needed by the body in conjunction with calcium to build and maintain teeth and bones.