The most important mineral trace elements (along with a very brief basic description) are as follows:
Iron (Ferrum, Fe)
- sources: meat, vegetables, fruits, nuts
- function: immunity, hemoglobin
- deficiency: anemia, reduced immunity
Copper (Cuprum, Cu)
- sources: meat, legumes, whole grain cereals, vegetables, nuts
- function: blood formation, antibody formation
- deficiency: anemia
Zinc (Zincum, Zn)
- sources: meat, fish, vegetables, legumes, whole grain cereals, nuts, dairy products
- function: enzymes, hormones, metabolism
- deficiency: tissue healing problems, drop in immunity
Manganese (Manganum, Mn)
- sources: potatoes, rice, whole grain cereals, vegetables, nuts
- function: bones, metabolism
- deficiency: atherosclerosis, skin diseases
Other trace elements:
- Silicon (Silicium, Si)
- Lithium (Lithium, Li)
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