Why Are Minerals So Important

Minerals are important for maintaining homeostasis which essentially is a big part of what keeps us alive. Minerals are inorganic compounds（lack of carbon atom), which are quite different from other nutrients.
The reason is that carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and vitamins are all organic compounds(contains carbon) . The structure of minerals is very simple, usually nothing more than a molecule, or molecules. Most of the minerals in a diet come from eating plants and animals or from drinking water.
We can find many minerals within our human bodies, including the sixteen essential minerals that we need for on a daily basis. Therefore, macro minerals and micro minerals are subdivided from minerals.
Macro minerals are highly necessary, there are five
More specifically, Calcium is needed for bone and teeth health, it gives your bones strength and density.
According to BBC reports, calcium deficiency causes bones to become less dense and brittle which increases the risk of fractures.
Iron is included in red blood cells, therefore it is extremely important because red blood cells carry oxygen from lungs to body cells, where it is used to generate energy. Without the iron molecules, oxygen could not be attached to the blood cells and the human body would not be able to produce the energy needed. If you donʼt get enough iron (mineral) from your diet, it will lead to Anemia(causes weakness and fatigue)
Lipid is a category of molecules that can be grouped in three types: Triglyceride, phospholipids, and Cholesterol. Although all lipids are hydrophobic, they all have a different structure. Triglyceride is the most common one we eat in our everyday food, they are fats and oils. This kind of lipid has a glycerol head with three fatty acid chains which is where the energy