Microminerals

Microminerals are one of the two subclassifications used to name the groups of essential minerals, that is, those that are essential for the normal functioning of the different processes that take place inside our organism. Although the term microminerals could generate confusion, it is valid to clarify that when we distinguish between macrominerals and microminerals, we do not do it according to their degree of importance, but to the quantities of these nutrients that are necessary to fulfill the daily requirements demanded by our body.

In order to understand what role microminerals play in the health of our body, we will be carrying out the development of this guide. Next, we will be analyzing some of the most important general functions that each of these nutrients fulfill in our body.

Types of microminerals. Properties.

Zinc: Zinc is a mineral that plays a very important role in the conformation of our genetic material. Likewise, thanks to zinc, the processes of protein production are optimized, which is a macronutrient of extreme importance for the health of our body. Zinc is one of the most important minerals for the strengthening and preservation of our immune system, thus fulfilling a great function in the defense of our body against the possible appearance of various diseases. Among other functions, this nutrient works for the benefit of fetal development, semen production and the healing of our wounds.

Iron: Iron is one of the most important components of the molecule known as hemoglobin. Its function within the processes related to the red blood cells of our organism, makes it very useful in the transportation of oxygen that will be used during the different metabolic reactions that take place inside our organism.

Selenium: The most important characteristic of Selenium for the health of our organism is that of being a powerful antioxidant, which helps us to prevent possible damages produced by molecules known as free radicals. These free radicals are produced as a result of metabolic processes in our body or by subjecting us to various toxic substances such as tobacco smoke. It is one of the fundamental causes for the development of deadly diseases such as cancer. Iodine: Iodine is involved in the development of our metabolic functions and plays an important role in the processes of optimizing and regulating our body's growth.

Copper: Copper fulfills several functions within our organism, but one of the most significant is that of being extremely necessary for metabolic processes, where the mineral iron intervenes. Fluoride: Fluoride is one of the minerals most related to the health of our teeth. That is why most of the toothpastes available in the market include this nutrient in their composition. Other contributions of this mineral are found in the great benefits it provides for the care, strengthening and preservation of our bone structure. Chromium: Chromium is extremely important in patients suffering from diabetes, since this mineral is one of those responsible for regulating blood glucose levels. Molybdenum: Mol ybdenum participates in the decomposition of various toxic substances that enter our body. Likewise, it is part of the protein decomposition processes and of the conformation of our genetic material.

Manganese: Manganese participates in the coagulation processes of our blood and in the strengthening of our bone structure. Other benefits associated with the consumption of this nutrient are related to the protection of our cells and the production of energy demanded by our organism.