Boron is a trace element in our body. It is also found to be important to human’s health and human’s behavior. The word boron is originated from Persian and Arabic words "borax", which is a compound containing the element boron, … Continue reading
Minerals
Cobalt mineral is an important micronutrient in our body because it is needed in very small quantity in our body. It is stored in the liver. It is not soluble in water and is stable in air. It is seen … Continue reading
Chromium mineral is the trace element which has been shown to have a role in binding of insulin to cells and potentiating its effects in glucose metabolism. The metabolism of glucose then has wide ranges of effects throughout the body. … Continue reading
The element chlorine (Cl) is a poisonous gas. When chlorine is reacted with sodium or hydrogen, however, it gives rise to the negative chloride ion. Chloride mineral is required in the diet. It is the major anion present outside the … Continue reading
Calcium is a major mineral element of the body. It constitutes 1.5-2% of the body weight of an adult human. An average adult body contains about 1200gram of calcium of which over 98% is found in the bones. The level … Continue reading