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  2. Copper in biology - Wikipedia

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    8.5 μg/kg body weight: Negative copper balance 5.2 μg/kg body weight: Functional defects, such as lysyl oxidase and superoxide dismutase activities reduced; impaired substrate metabolism 2 μg/kg body weight: Peripheral pools disrupted; gross dysfunction and disturbance of metabolism of other nutrients; death

  3. Human iron metabolism - Wikipedia

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    Iron is both necessary to the body and potentially toxic. Controlling iron levels in the body is a critically important part of many aspects of human health and disease. Hematologists have been especially interested in systemic iron metabolism, because iron is essential for red blood cells, where most of the human body's iron is contained.

  4. Fluid balance - Wikipedia

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    Fluid balance is an aspect of the homeostasis of organisms in which the amount of water in the organism needs to be controlled, via osmoregulation and behavior, such that the concentrations of electrolytes (salts in solution) in the various body fluids are kept within healthy ranges.

  5. Magnesium in biology - Wikipedia

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    Muscle function: They contribute to muscle contraction and relaxation, impacting physical performance and overall well-being. Immune function: They support a healthy immune system and may help reduce inflammation. Overall, maintaining adequate levels of both magnesium and vitamin D is essential for optimal health and well-being.

  6. Magnesium oxide - Wikipedia

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    Magnesium oxide (Mg O), or magnesia, is a white hygroscopic solid mineral that occurs naturally as periclase and is a source of magnesium (see also oxide). It has an empirical formula of MgO and consists of a lattice of Mg 2+ ions and O 2− ions held together by ionic bonding .

  7. Biological roles of the elements - Wikipedia

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    Traditionally used in medicine and dental fillings, it is now avoided due to toxic side effects. [11] Can inactivate certain enzymes, as a result, both the metal and some compounds (especially methylmercury) are harmful to most life forms; there is a long and complex history of mercury poisoning in humans. [11] molybdenum: 42: 5

  8. Metals in medicine - Wikipedia

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    Metals in medicine are used in organic systems for diagnostic and treatment purposes. [1] Inorganic elements are also essential for organic life as cofactors in enzymes called metalloproteins. When metals are under or over-abundant in the body, equilibrium must be returned to its natural state via interventional and natural methods.

  9. Zinc oxide - Wikipedia

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    Zinc oxide is an inorganic compound with the formula Zn O.It is a white powder which is insoluble in water. ZnO is used as an additive in numerous materials and products including cosmetics, food supplements, rubbers, plastics, ceramics, glass, cement, lubricants, [12] paints, sunscreens, ointments, adhesives, sealants, pigments, foods, batteries, ferrites, fire retardants, semi conductors ...