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Why do we need mineral salts?


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Role of mineral salts:

  1. Mineral salts are essential to the organism and account for approximately 4% of our body mass.
  2. They ensure that the organism functions properly.
  3. It maintains the osmotic pressure.
  4. It maintains the acid-alkali balance.
  5. These are a part of specific structures such as bones, and teeth.
  6. Mineral salts are involved in enzyme and hormone structure
  7. Many metabolic reactions are catalyzed by them.

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