[aruanan]

The point is that the minerals are not in our diet. The essential minerals are no longer in the soil that grows the food.

This is nonsense. The depleted soil myth. And, yes, I am an expert. About the only mineral that is lacking in the diet that needs to be supplemented, especially for women, is calcium.

[numberonepal]

And, yes, I am an expert.

A nutritional expert, agricultural expert, or geologist? And if you're going by the RDA for mineral intake, you might want to take another look. The RDA should really be written as the RMDA (Recommended Minimum Daily Allowance). It's right up there with the food pyramid in it's incorrect proclimations.