Minerals

 Catalytic role: They act as catalysts or co-factors for enzymes and participate 

in several metabolic reactions in cells. 

Physiological functions: They may also help in maintenance of water and 

electrolyte balance in the body (like sodium, potassium), regulation of blood 

pressure (like sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium), for growth and 

development ( like zinc, calcium, phosphorus), for bone health (like calcium, 

phosphorus, zinc, copper, manganese), blood cell formation (like iron), and 

blood clotting reactions (like calcium), muscle contraction and relaxation (like 

calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium), nerve impulse transmission (like 

calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium) and a variety of other important