Question

What are the harms of deficiency of minerals in our body?

Answer 1

The following table shows some minerals, their sources and deficiency syndrome:

Mineral	Sources	Deficiency Syndrome
Potassium	Common salt. fish. eggs. milk	Affects working of muscles and transmission of nerve signals. fluid imbalance in body, also affects functions inside a cell.
Calcium	Milk eggs, green vegetables	Weakens bones and teeth, affects the proper working of muscles.
Phosphorus	Milk, green vegetables, millets, dry fruits, liver, kidney	Weakens bones and teeth
Iron	Green leafy vegetables, carrot, millets, liver, kidneys, meat, jaggery	Affects the formation of RBC and oxidation in tissues
Iodine	Sea salt sea food, green leafy vegetables, fish	Affects the formation of thyroxin (hormone)
Sodium	In all edible items	Affects working of muscles and transmission of nerve signals, fluid imbalance in body.