Minerals

• Calcium
• Chloride
• Chromium
• Copper
• Fluoride
• Iodine
• Iron
• Magnesium
• Manganese
• Molybdenum
• Phosphorus
• Potassium
• Selenium
• Sodium
• Sulfur
• Zinc
• ZMA (Zinc Magnesium Aspartate)

Essential for life? We imagine most are

What is essential in this context?

Do not provide energy.

Mostly better absorbed from animal-based foods. Plant-based foods often contain compounds that can bind to minerals and inhibit their absorption (e.g., oxalates, phytates).

Fat soluble should be taken with food (that contains fats) and caution should be exercised to avoid overconsumption as any excess remains in the body. Any excess water soluble vitamins are removed through urination although some may be stored in the liver.

Avoid taking vitamins, minerals and other supplements for 30-60 minutes after consuming coffee - it contains compounds (polyphenols) that limit the absorption of many micronutrients.

Mineral	Minor/Trace	Soluble in	Synergies/Antagonists
Calcium	Major	Water
Chloride	Major	Water
Chromium	Trace	Water
Copper	Trace	Water
Fluoride	Trace	Water
Iodine	Trace	Water
Iron	Trace	Water
Magnesium	Major	Water
Manganese	Trace	Water
Molybdenum	Trace	Water
Phosphorus	Major	Water
Potassium	Major	Water
Selenium	Trace	Water
Sodium	Major	Water
Sulfur	Major	Water
Zinc	Trace	Water