These minerals are all essential for good health, but your body
only needs a very small amount of each one. They're important for
immune system function, energy, metabolism and antioxidant
protection.ChromiumChromium is necessary for normal metabolism and
storage of sugar and starch. It's found in a wide variety of foods,
so deficiencies are very rare. Learn more about chromium.
CopperYour body needs copper for strong bones and blood vessels,
plus its a component of some antioxidant reactions. It's found in
foods like organ meats, seafood and whole grains. Learn more about
copper.FluorideFluoride helps to keep your bones and teeth strong.
You'll find it in fluoridated drinking water, tea, and seafood.
Learn more about fluoride.
IodineIodine is used to make thyroid hormone so it's necessary
for normal thyroid gland function. It's found in iodized salt,
seafood and plant-based foods grown in soil that contains iodine.
Learn more about iodine.
IronIron is used to move oxygen to all the cells of your body,
but you also need iron for normal immune system function and normal
cell growth. Iron-rich foods include meat, poultry, fish, legumes,
and spinach. Learn more about iron.
ManganeseManganese is needed for antioxidant reactions, and
healthy nervous system function. It's found in nuts, seeds,
legumes, and whole grains. Learn more about manganese.
MolybdenumMolybdenum is a component of enzymes your body uses
for breaking down amino acids, as well as drugs and toxins. It's
found in a wide variety of foods, especially legumes and nuts.
Learn more about molybdenum.
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SeleniumSelenium is used in antioxidant reactions that help
protect the cells in your body and is important for normal thyroid
function. It's found in many plant-based foods such as whole
grains, nuts, seeds and legumes. Learn more about selenium.
ZincZinc is used in many different chemical reactions in your
body, helps to keep your immune system strong and is essential for
your senses of taste and smell. It's found in meats, seafood, and
other foods that are high in protein. Learn more about zinc.
Trace minerals are a group of minerals that the body needs in
very small amounts. The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for
most vitamins and minerals is 800 to 1,200 milligrams per day. For
trace minerals, the RDA averages between 0.2 milligrams and 15
milligrams per day, depending on the mineral.
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Types of Trace Minerals
Trace minerals include:
ironzincmanganesecopperfluoridemolybdenum
iodinechromiumselenium
Of the trace minerals, iron, copper, zinc and selenium are the
most important.
Trace minerals can be found in a wide variety of foods, so
supplements are rarely necessary. Trace mineral supplements should
only be taken if recommended by a physician. A physician may
recommend trace mineral supplements under certain conditions such
as an abnormally heavy menstrual flow, pregnancy or recuperation
after a surgical procedure.
If trace mineral supplements are taken outside of a doctors
care, individuals should not take more than 150% of the RDA, as
trace minerals can be hazardous to your health in large amounts. An
overabundance of trace minerals in the system can interfere with
how well the body utilizes other important vitamins and
minerals.
Iron
The trace mineral iron is critical to blood formation and
function. It can be found in:
whole grain productsenriched breads and cerealsmeats
(specifically organ meats)fish and
seafoodpoultryvegetableslegumes
Iron intake needs are especially important during infancy, early
childhood, during a womans child bearing years, during pregnancy
and up to three months after. The body needs 10.0-18.0 milligrams
if iron per day.
Copper
Copper is important to bone and cartilage development, and it
helps the body use the trace mineral iron in forming blood. Copper
also enables body cells to use the energy present in fat,
carbohydrates and protein. Copper can be found in:
beef and organ meatsnutsfruits and vegetableslegumeswhole grain
products
Copper trace mineral deficiency is rare. If a deficiency occurs,
it is usually the result of genetic disease, a limited diet or if
the body consumes too much zinc. The body needs 2.0-3.0 milligrams
of copper a day for proper functioning.
Zinc
The trace mineral zinc is essential for body growth and
maturation and development, as well as tissue repair and resistance
to disease. Zinc is an important mineral for children and the
elderly, and it can be found in meats, specifically organ meats,
poultry, and seafood. Although rare, trace mineral deficiencies
related to zinc can result in reduced growth in children, reduced
resistance to infection in adults and delayed wound healing in
people of all ages. The body needs 15.0 milligrams of zinc per
day.
Selenium
The trace mineral selenium helps protect body cell membranes
from deterioration. It is also believed that selenium possesses
protective properties against cancer. The human body only needs
0.02-0.2 milligrams of selenium per day. Whole grains, meats,
poultry and fish are all excellent sources of selenium. Because the
RDA for trace minerals is so miniscule, a balanced diet of ordinary
foods, fruits and vegetables is all that is needed to consume the
necessary amounts daily.
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