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Phosphorus

Sources The mineral is a constituent of all animal and plant cells. About 90 percent of phosphorus is found in … More

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Magnesium

Sources Half the body’s magnesium is in the bones and the other half in the organs, blood and nerves. It … More

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Iron

Sources Essential trace element that exists in two forms: ferric and ferrous iron. Two thirds is in hemoglobin, and the … More

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Iodine

Sources Another essential trace element for animals and humans. Most of it is present in the thyroid gland, and the … More

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Copper

Sources Copper is an essential trace element for animals, humans and some plants. The element is part of the enzyme … More

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Chromium

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Calcium

Sources Calcium is an important element, with over 1kg present in our bones and teeth and about 10g in our … More

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Boron

Sources Boron is an essential element of plants. Recent research indicates that it may be also needed by both animals … More

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Minerals Introduction

Major, minor and trace Minerals are inorganic substances obtained from nutrition, found in relatively small amounts in the body, performing … More

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SOD ( Superdoxide Dismutase)

Function This is an enzyme produced by the body together with its companion catalase, at the rate of about five … More

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