Hello,

1. Which minerals and in what ways (overdose from supplements or improper diet, illness...) accumulate in the body?
2. Can we actually overdose on minerals, or does the body only use the necessary amounts and excrete the rest? Or does this mechanism only work for vitamins?
Thank you for the clarification.

Each element performs a range of functions in the body. Some are used for immediate needs, while others are stored in depot tissues, and this system is regulated by the body's own requirements. Essentially, all elements are stored, but to different extents and in various locations, so it is not possible to generalize this process. In practice, it is possible to experience an "overdose" of any element, not only due to excessive supplementation but also through a regular diet. For example, if there is an excess of calcium, which is relatively common, this element is most often deposited in soft tissues, leading to calcification (most commonly in arteries, potentially developing atherosclerosis).

The system of element metabolism is highly complex and occurs in the body through enzymatic reactions. Elements have mutual antagonistic relationships, meaning they both compete and cooperate with each other. If a metabolic disorder arises, or there is a significant deficiency or, conversely, an excess of certain elements, their metabolism can deviate from equilibrium, resulting in increased deposition of minerals in tissues where they essentially do not belong. Toxicity varies for each element in relation to its reference intake values.

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