Potassium and other minerals, such as calcium and iron are contained in apricots.
The trace minerals copper, manganese and zinc are also presence. Dried apricots may have even higher concentrations of minerals.
In all forms, apricots are high in iron and potassium, a mineral essential for proper nerve and muscle function that also helps maintain normal blood pressure and balance of body fluids.
The apricot is an excellent food remedy for anemia on account of its hog content of iron. The small but essential amount of copper in the fruit makes iron available to the body. According to the medical scientists, the production of hemoglobin could be increased in the body by liberal use of apricots.
Minerals in Apricots
