Trace elements - functions in the body

Less than 100 mg per day is needed. Although the amounts are small, the functions are very important — including hormone activity, enzymes, immune defense, and oxygen transport.

Fe Iron - Part of hemoglobin → oxygen transport, energy metabolism

Zn Zinc - Immune defense, enzyme activity, skin and hair health, wound healing

Cu Copper - Iron metabolism, connective tissue formation, nervous system function

I Iodine - Formation of thyroid hormones → regulation of metabolism

Se Selenium - Antioxidant, thyroid function, immune defense

Cr Chromium - Glucose metabolism, supporting insulin function

Mn Manganese - Enzyme activity, bone development, antioxidant system

Mo Molybdenum - Enzyme function in amino acid and drug metabolism

Co Cobalt - Part of vitamin B12, red blood cell formation

Ni Nickel - Supporting enzyme activity (requirement very small)

F Fluoride - Strengthening tooth enamel, bone health

B Boron - Bone metabolism (not essential, but beneficial)

Si Silicon - Structure of connective tissue and bones (not essential)