It was also established in the 1950's that sufficient amounts of selenium , one of the 60 essential minerals, in animal diets virtually eliminates the risk of diseases such as muscular dystrophy, cancer, heart disease, cirrhosis of the liver, and cataracts. Selenium helps eliminate toxic, heavy metals from vital organs in the human body. The livestock industry knows the importance of mineral supplementation. Cattle and pigs don't have health insurance, Medicare or Medicaid. Because the human body was originally created from the dust of the earth, it needs all 60 minerals, formerly in the soil, for the proper composition of blood, bone and maintenance of healthy nerve function.
Minerals are vital for the creation of various enzymes found in our bodies.
The human body requires these various enzymes for proper utilization of vitamins. In turn, vitamins contribute to good health by regulating the metabolism and assisting the biochemical processes that release energy from digested food. Vitamins and minerals are interdependent. The U. S. Department of Agriculture and the National Cancer Institute recommends five to eight daily servings of raw vegetables and fruits to maintain good health. People with modern, hectic lifestyles are looking for the most convenient and cost effective way to stay healthy and out of a doctor's office.