Minerals: What Your Body Really Needs and Why is divided into two parts. Part One discusses the general function of minerals in the body, including their roles in bodily processes, their antioxidant capabilities, and the factors that affect their absorption. Part Two discusses the attributes of the individual minerals, explaining each mineral's specific functions, food sources, recommended dose, supplement forms, symptoms of deficiency, and toxicity levels. Finally, the book offers a useful list that provides the names and addresses of companies that can help you determine your blood mineral levels.With Minerals: What Your Body Really Needs and Why in hand, you'll have a resource you can turn to time and time again.