Mineral Intake (original) (raw)

Minerals are essential inorganic elements crucial for human health, serving multiple biological roles including enzyme cofactors and structural components. This review focuses on the interaction between mineral intake and genetic variants, emphasizing key minerals such as calcium, copper, iron, selenium, and zinc, which are known to influence various diseases and health conditions. Recent research highlights the importance of personalized nutrition by incorporating genetic factors in understanding mineral metabolism and its implications on health.