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The human body needs dietary minerals to support numerous functions. They provide essential support for the intricate machinery of our bodies, such as fortifying bone structure, influencing muscle and nerve activity, and regulating the body's water balance. Minerals are also integral components of hormones, enzymes, and other biologically active compounds that participate in the immune system. Dietary mineral imbalances increase our susceptibility to infections and developing chronic illnesses. While a well-rounded diet can provide these much-needed minerals, certain groups have a higher risk of developing deficiencies. These include individuals with chronic illnesses, older adults, vegetarians, vegans, pregnant women, and athletes following restricted diets. Dietary minerals fall into two categories: macrominerals and trace minerals. [1 - 5]
Macrominerals are the minerals the body requires in relatively large amounts to carry out fundamental physiological functions—typically more than 100mg per day. These include calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, and sulfur. They are critical for the health and performance of vital organs and tissues such as bones, muscles, the heart, and the brain. For instance, calcium is crucial for bone strength, phosphorus contributes to energy metabolism in muscles, magnesium participates in nerve function, and sodium and potassium are critical for heart and muscle contractions. PureBulk carries all the essential macrominerals as standalone products or mineral blends. [6]
Trace minerals, except for chromium, are components of the enzymes, hormones, and other molecules involved in various metabolic processes. Despite needing them in smaller quantities compared to macrominerals, trace minerals are indispensable for maintaining good health. They contribute to functions such as immune system support, antioxidant activity, and forming certain proteins and enzymes.
Chromium’s essentiality is a hot debate topic among researchers, scientists, and experts in the fields of nutrition, biochemistry, and medicine. Studies show that chromium benefits individuals with insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes, while others question chromium’s significance in the general population. As such, the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has not set the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for chromium. However, many nutrition experts still recognize its importance in metabolic processes and continue to classify it as an essential trace mineral. [59, 60]
Like chromium, some do not consider fluoride an essential trace mineral as humans don’t need it to sustain physiological functions. However, others argue that it's crucial for preventing chronic dental diseases, making it essential. The nutritional science field is dynamic, and research findings may influence the understanding of chromium and fluoride essentiality over time. [61 - 63]
PureBulk carries a multivitamin that contains the essential minerals calcium, phosphorus, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, and zinc. It also includes vitamin A, vitamin D3, vitamin E, thiamine (vitamin B1), vitamin C, riboflavin (vitamin B2), biotin (vitamin B7), niacin (vitamin B3), folic acid (vitamin B9), pyridoxine (vitamin B6), cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12), pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), and choline (a nutrient similar to b vitamins).
