Minerals are an important component of our body - we have on average , in terms of body weight percentage, the following minerals :
Calcium 1.5%
Phosphorus 1.0%
Potassium 0.4%
Sulphur 0.3%
Sodium (Na) 0.2% - Chloride(Cl) 0.2%
Magnesium 0.1%
+ all other trace minerals in small quantities
Minerals cannot be made by our body but need to be taken via food, drink or skin and when they are missing they will cause health issues