Chromium
Although it is considered a trace element, chromium is nonetheless an important mineral that the body must have to function properly. The body stores chromium in the blood and also in the hair.
View ArticleMolybdenum
If you don't know what molybdenum is, you're definitely not the only one. Molybdenum is one of the trace minerals and although the body stores this mineral in most body tissues including the brain,...
View ArticleIodine
Iodine is a trace mineral meaning that while it is an important component of many bodily functions large quantities are not needed to carry out these crucial efforts. In fact, iodine is thought to be...
View ArticleZinc
Zinc is categorized as a trace mineral but even so, it is considered essential. In fact, almost every cell inside the body contains zinc. Because of zinc, the activity of nearly 100 different enzymes...
View ArticleCalcium
Without calcium, the body would be a shapeless mass of skin. In fact, 99% of the body's calcium can be found in the skeletal system and the teeth. That last 1% can be found in the soft tissues and the...
View ArticleFluoride
Fluoride, a trace mineral, is one of the more controversial minerals. Much of the debate surrounding fluoride has to do with whether the benefits of adding fluoride to a municipal drinking water supply...
View ArticlePotassium
Potassium, another of the body's major minerals, is a member of the electrolyte family. The other members of this family include sodium and chloride. Unlike sodium and chloride which are found mainly...
View ArticleManganese
Although it is considered a trace mineral, manganese definitely is one of the more essential minerals where the body is concerned. Manganese helps to carry out several important functions including the...
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