Minerals are essential nutrients that are found in varying quantities in all tissues and fluids within the body. They are also major constituents of bones, teeth, blood and nerves and can be found in various foods.

Minerals are required for:

• Maintaining strong bones
• Normal production of blood
• Maintaining water balance in cells for the proper functioning of mental and physical processes

Minerals can be classified as macro minerals or essential trace elements. Macro minerals are present in relatively high amounts within the body whilst trace elements are present and required in small amounts. Both types of minerals are essential for proper body functioning.

Click on the spectrum below for further information on each individual minerals found in Centrum.

Macro Minerals

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Essential Trace Elements

Mineral Name: Calcium Function Builds and maintains healthy bones Muscle contraction Blood clotting Nerve function Dietary Sources Dairy products, salmon, green vegetables, nuts, legumes. Mineral Name: Chloride Function Fluid balance and gastric acidity Dietary Sources Processed foods and salt added during cooking process Mineral Name: Magnesium Function Bone strengthening mineral Prevention of cramping Metabolism of carbohydrate and protein Smooth muscle and hormonal action Dietary Sources Nuts, legumes, grains, green leafy vegetables, soybeans, wholegrain. Mineral Name: Phosphorus Function Formation of bones and teeth Necessary for the working of cells in the body Energy production, store & release Dietary Sources Milk, nuts, wholegrain cereal, poultry, eggs, meat, fish, legumes. Mineral Name: Potassium Function Essential element for the electrical activity of the heart, muscles and nervous system Protein synthesis Assists in glucose metabolism Dietary Sources Fresh fruit & vegetables, wholegrain, meat. Mineral Name: Vitamin B5 Scientific Name: Calcium Pantothenate Function Metabolism of carbohydrates, fat and protein Repair of cells and tissues Involved in the synthesis of vital compounds Dietary Sources Yeast, liver, eggs, milk, wholegrain cereals, meat, legumes. Mineral Name: Vitamin B6 Scientific Name: Pyridoxine Function Metabolism of carbohydrates, fat and protein Dietary Sources Chicken, liver, ham, nuts, fish, wholegrain cereals, bread, corn, bananas, avocados. Mineral Name: Vitamin B12 Scientific Name: Cyanocobalamin Function Formation of red blood cells, a healthy nervous system and various proteins Dietary Sources Liver and other organ meats, meat, seafood, eggs, dairy. Mineral Name: Folic Acid / Folate Scientific Name: Folic Acid / Folate Function Vital for function of central nervous system Helps maintain normal blood Essential for formation of red blood cells, enzymes Protein metabolism Dietary Sources Liver, kidneys, green vegetables, eggs, wholegrain cereals, yeast, orange juice. Mineral Name: Vitamin H Scientific Name: Biotin Function Carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism Energy production Dietary Sources Meat, liver, dairy, yeast, wholegrain cereals, egg yolk, soybeans and nuts.

Mineral Name: Chromium Function Carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolism Assists in glucose metabolism Dietary Sources Processed meat, wholegrain, brewers yeast, liver, cheddar cheese. Mineral Name: Copper Function Skeletal development and repair Maintain healthy nervous system and bones Dietary Sources Oysters, kidney, dried legumes, liver, nuts and seeds. Mineral Name: Iodine Function Required for normal thyroid function Dietary Sources Seafood, table sale. Mineral Name: Iron Function Component of haemoglobin which transports oxygen in the blood Dietary Sources Meat, egg yolk, legumes, cocoa, shellfish, fortified cereal. Mineral Name: Manganese Function Skeletal development and repair Catalyst for metabolic reactions Dietary Sources Wholegrains, leafy green vegetables, tea. Mineral Name: Molybdenum Function Required for enzyme systems in the body Dietary Sources Milk, bread, beans, cereal. Mineral Name: Selenium Function Antioxidant Support immunity Helps fight free radical damage Dietary Sources Seafood, meat, poultry, brazil nuts, grains. Mineral Name: Zinc Function Healing, growth and repair Important skin mineral Essential for the metabolism of Vitamin A Dietary Sources Meat, nuts, oysters, ginger, egg yolk, potatoes, garlic, liver. Mineral Name: Folic Acid / Folate Scientific Name: Folic Acid / Folate Function Vital for function of central nervous system Helps maintain normal blood Essential for formation of red blood cells, enzymes Protein metabolism Dietary Sources Liver, kidneys, green vegetables, eggs, wholegrain cereals, yeast, orange juice. Mineral Name: Vitamin H Scientific Name: Biotin Function Carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism Energy production Dietary Sources Meat, liver, dairy, yeast, wholegrain cereals, egg yolk, soybeans and nuts.