Inorganic Salts

Inorganic salts, also known as minerals, encompass both major and trace elements, constituting essential substances in human metabolism. Most often, when referring to inorganic salts, we imply pure substances, such as laboratory-grade sodium chloride. We do not label it as table salt because additional substances are often added to table salt.


The primary distinction between inorganic and organic salts lies in the nature of their anions. Much of their chemical properties are determined by these anions. For instance, inorganic salts typically exhibit strong hydrophilicity, while organic salts may display affinity towards certain nonpolar reagents.


Despite their low concentration in cells and the human body, inorganic salts play significant roles. A diversified diet, with less animal fat consumption and more consumption of coarse grains like brown rice and corn, and limited intake of refined flour, helps maintain the normal levels of inorganic salts within the body.


Common inorganic salts include:
● sodium chloride
● potassium chloride
● calcium carbonate
● magnesium sulfate
● ammonium nitrate