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Nutritionally, minerals belong to two groups: bulk minerals and trace minerals. Because minerals are stored primarily in the body’s bone and muscle tissue, it is possible to develop mineral toxicity if extremely large quantities are consumed. Such situations are rare, however, because toxic levels of minerals generally accumulate only if massive amounts are ingested for a prolonged period of time. A good multi-mineral product may provide actual benefit or at least provide insurance value against unknown deficiencies.
A good multiple supplement is inexpensive insurance against this likely event. After minerals enter the body, they compete with one another for absorption. Consequently, supplemental minerals should always be taken in balanced amounts. The absorption of minerals can also be affected by the use of fiber supplements.
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