Les minéraux en compléments alimentaires

Abstract

The most commonly used dietary supplements cannot replace the consumption of a variety of foods that are important for a healthy diet. Foods provide more than just vitamins and minerals. Many foods also contain fiber and other substances that may have health benefits. However, some people who do not get enough vitamins and minerals from food alone, or who have certain medical conditions, may benefit from taking one or more of the nutrients found in singlenutrient supplements or multivitamins/multiminerals. However, the evidence supporting their use for overall health or disease prevention in the general population remains limited. Minerals are essential substances that our bodies need for normal growth and function. Many minerals are essential to health: calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, chloride, magnesium, iron, zinc, iodine, sulfur, cobalt, copper, fluoride, manganese and selenium. Dietary guidelines recommend that people strive to meet their nutrient needs through a healthy eating pattern that includes nutrient-rich food forms.