Unit 3 1. Our bodies are made up of both organic and inorganic molecules. Some of which are there and do not seem to be beneficial or toxic. Water is special. A. Water is arguably the most essential nutrient in the TPN bag, since it has so many vital functions among which are its interaction with minerals.
Electrolytes play an important role in nutrition.
Such a solution will conduct electrical current and is called an electrolyte. The balance of salts and water, electrolyte balance, is a delicate one. Disturbances either in gain or loss of salt or of water can have serious health consequence. There are essential minerals which play many roles in cells and tissues. Each mineral element plays many roles in cells and tissues.