Minerals and Their Function

Calcium	Builds bones and teeth, muscle contraction, heart action, nerve impulses, blood clotting
Magnesium	Bones, liver, muscles, transfer of intercellular water, alkaline balance, neuromuscular activity
Sodium	Electrolyte balance, body fluid volume, nerve impulse condition
Potassium	Cell membrane potential, nerve impulse conduction, heart rhythm, acid base balance
Copper	Hemoglobin formation, production of RNA, elastic tissue formation, cholesterol utilization, oxidase enzyme activator
Zinc	Protein synthesis, carbon dioxide transport, sexual function, insulin storage, carbohydrate metabolism, wound healing
Iron	Hemoglobin formation, electron transport, oxygen transport, enzyme activator
Manganese	Carbohydrate metabolism, protein metabolism, connective tissue, joint fluid production, nerve tissue, Vitamin B1 utilization
Chromium	Glucose utilization, insulin activity, heart muscle, cholesterol utilization
Phosphorus	Builds bones and teeth, energy production, acid-base balance, necessary in metabolism and cell membranes, calcium absorption
Molybdenum	Enzyme activator, uric acid formation, oxidative enzymes
Selenium	Peroxidase scavenger, glutathione peroxidase, anti-carcinogenic, Vitamin F synergist
Silicon	Bone formation, collagen formation, cartilage formation, elastic tissue
Boron	Reduces calcium loss
Vanadium	Strength of bones and teeth, lowers blood lipids, inhibits cholesterol synthesis
Tin	Growth, protein synthesis
Nickel	Activates some liver enzymes

Source: Natures Prescription Milk by Gloria Gilbere