When it comes to the nutritional aspect of humans, the term mineral is recognized as one of the most important or essential nutrients that they need to maintain a healthy body. The nine minerals that are mostly needed by the human body are iodine, phosphorus, calcium, iron, potassium, sodium, copper, zinc, and magnesium. The different kinds of foods where these essential minerals can be taken from include seafood, oysters and liver are rich from copper; seaweed, iodized salt and eggs are rich from iodine; seafood, rune, potato and sweet potato are rich from potassium; table salt is rich from chlorine; sea vegetables, table salt, spinach and milk is rich from sodium; dairy products, eggs, green leafy vegetables, seeds and nuts are rich from calcium; fish, poultry, bread, rice, oats and red meat are rich from phosphorus; spinach, peanut butter, avocado, and legumes are rich from magnesium; dark chocolate, nuts, and seafood are rich from iron; and poultry, red meat and oysters are rich from zinc.
It has been reported that if the people will add or incorporate sea vegetables and freshwater algae, like spirulina and chlorella, on their diet, then it can actually help them meet the required nutritional level of the human body. The chlorella, which is defined as a single-celled green alga, and spirulina, which is defined as cyanobacteria or blue-green alga, are both considered as algae that are nutrient-dense and can be found on fresh water. The common mineral nutrients that can be found on these two freshwater algaes, are manganese, antioxidants, B vitamins, copper and iron for the spirulina; and vitamins A, vitamins B12, vitamins C, zinc, iron, and magnesium for chlorella. Some of the common uses and purposes of these two freshwater algae are for rejuvenating the human body, improving the mental energy level and some other energy levels of the body, for detoxifying any unwanted chemicals, and improving or enhancing the immune system. The spirulina and the chlorella are available to be purchased in the market in various forms, such as in powdered green supplements, in capsule form, in individual powder, and in tablet form.
The term sea vegetables is also known as seaweeds, and they are found in the ocean. Kombu, nori, dulse and kelp are the four most popular examples of seaweeds or sea vegetables, and they are rich in various minerals like iodine, calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, and zinc. These sea vegetables can be easily purchased in different supermarkets, and usually they are dried and ready to be eaten; and they also vary in flavor, texture and appearance.