As a class of nutrients, minerals have there major roles in the body: They provide structural materials for the bones and other connective tissues: they allow electrical impulses to move along the nerves; and they act as catalysts or support the role of enzymes in physiological processes, such as replication of DNA or manufacture of proteins. Catalysts and enzymes promote the transformation of one thing into another.
The spark plugs in your car act as a catalysts when they initiate the transformation of gasoline into energy. Your digestive enzymes promote the transformation of the food you eat into components that can be absorbed in the intestine.
The vital role minerals play accounts for the devastating effects of certain mineral deficiencies on our health.
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