Many people think about a lack of vitamins and try to make up for it in every possible way. At the same time, they forget about important mineral substances, which are also necessary for the normal functioning of the human body.
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The human body daily needs significant dosages of a wide variety of organic and inorganic compounds. In addition to vitamins, which almost never even schoolchildren forget, there is another group of chemical elements that is no less significant for the body, which are usually called minerals in science.
Minerals are the simplest substances that are present in full in the periodic table. All mineral substances necessary for the body to maintain normal functioning can be divided into two groups: trace elements and macrocells.
Macronutrients are of particular importance, which is emphasized in the name "macro" (literally translated as "larger / larger"). These minerals are required by the body in large quantities daily and, depending on the specific mineral, from 200 to 1000 mg, and in the case of chlorine up to 3000 mg. The group of macrocells necessary for a person includes: calcium, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, chlorine, sodium.
- Mg (magnesium) - this macrocell is the most important for maintaining the normal functioning of the heart muscle. So, in addition to this function, magnesium has a huge impact on maintaining the functioning of the nervous system. The recommended daily minimum is about 300 mg.
- Cl - chlorine, while being poison in large quantities, this element of the periodic table plays an important role in maintaining the acid-base balance of the body. HCl is hydrochloric acid and it is the main component of gastric juice. Chlorine, in turn, is involved in the metabolism of this acid, as a result, affects the digestive processes. The recommended daily intake for a healthy adult is from 1 to 3 g. It should be noted that even 7 g of chlorine per day will not harm the body.
- Ca (calcium) - is responsible for the formation of bone and nerve tissue, although 99% of the calcium is found in bones and teeth. When the body lacks it, the teeth and bones become brittle, and the person himself is more irritable. The recommended minimum for an adult is at least 1 g per day.
- P (phosphorus) - responsible for the strength of the skeleton. More than 80% of phosphorus is found in human bones and teeth, this element is also inextricably linked with magnesium and calcium. In addition, an extremely important function of phosphorus is the "participation" in the metabolic processes of saturation of the body with energy during the breakdown of glucose molecules. The recommended dosage is about 0.6-0.8 g / day.
- Na (sodium) - as well as potassium, chlorine and sodium is a macrocell "electrolyte". The normal fluid exchange between the cells of the body and the environment depends on sodium, magnesium protects cells and organs from dehydration. The required daily intake for an adult is about 500-600 mg.
- K (potassium) - is responsible for the rhythm of the heart, works together with sodium to maintain the normal functioning of the nervous and muscle tissues. It is also responsible for the rhythm of the heart muscle, cleanses the body of toxic substances. The process of normal saturation of body cells with oxygen depends on the level of potassium in the body. The recommended daily dose is about 2 g per day, however, almost no one experiences a deficiency, since potassium is found in almost all foods.
A variety of foods on your table will help maintain the necessary daily level of these macronutrients in the body.