The human body and biological life support systems do not merely discard minerals; instead, they heavily rely on recycling and conserving essential nutrients and minerals.
The claim states that the human body requires a constant new supply of essential minerals rather than recycling them. Biological systems and physiological processes, however, extensively engage in the retention, redistribution, and recycling of minerals (such as iron, calcium, and trace elements) rather than discarding and constantly replacing them from scratch. Papers discussing mineral balance and bioregenerative recycling systems demonstrate that recycling is a fundamental feature of nutrient management.