Minerals help our body to function, develop and are essential for our hormonal health. Know the different minerals and their function so that you understand their importance. They help us keep the heart, brain and bones in good condition. We have calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, chlorine and sulfur . We also have trace elements , which our body needs in smaller quantities, but are very important for our health: zinc, selenium, iron, manganese, copper, iodine, cobalt, fluoride.