Trace Minerals

Why Are Trace Minerals Important for Health?

Trace minerals are the most important nutrients for our health and development. The recommended daily allowance of trace mineral intake is between 0.2-15 milligrams per day, depending on age and weight. 

Trace minerals include: 

Chromium: Chromium improves insulin sensitivity and helps to maintain healthy blood sugar levels.

Magnesium: Magnesium helps normal muscle and nerve function, keeps bones strong, and supports a healthy, functioning immune system. 

Copper: Copper aids in iron absorption, tissue growth, and metabolism. 

Iodine: Iodine is essential for thyroid gland function, which supports the normal growth and development of young children. It is important for metabolism, hormone function, and energy levels in people of all ages.

Iron: Iron carries oxygen from the lungs to tissues in the body. Iron deficiency leads to anemia, which causes fatigue and impaired immunity.

Manganese: Manganese contributes to normal connective tissue formation for bone structure, cartilage matrix production, and mineralized tooth development.

Molybdenum: Molybdenum is important for the breakdown of proteins in the body via the digestion process. 

Selenium: Selenium supports normal growth, development, and antioxidant activity against free radicals that are associated with certain types of cancer, inflammation, and conditions such as heart disease.

Zinc: Zinc contributes to normal growth and development. It helps maintain cell function, reproductive health, vision, and a functioning immune system.