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2. Mineral (nutrient) - Wikipedia

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   The five major minerals in the human body are calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, and magnesium. [2] The remaining minerals are called "trace elements". The generally accepted trace elements are iron, chlorine, cobalt, copper, zinc, manganese, molybdenum, iodine, selenium, [5] and bromine; [6] there is some evidence that there may be more.

3. Iron in biology - Wikipedia

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   Absorption of dietary iron in iron salt form (as in most supplements) varies somewhat according to the body's need for iron, and is usually between 10% and 20% of iron intake. Absorption of iron from animal products, and some plant products, is in the form of heme iron, and is more efficient, allowing absorption of from 15% to 35% of intake.

4. List of micronutrients - Wikipedia

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   Micronutrients are nutrients such as vitamins and minerals required by organisms in varying quantities throughout life to orchestrate a range of physiological functions to maintain health. [1] [2] The following is a list of micronutrients used by various living organisms. For human-specific nutrients, see Mineral (nutrient).

5. Yes, cauliflower is good for you. But some people need to be ...

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   For example, one medium head of cauliflower contains 129 milligrams of calcium, 88 milligrams of magnesium, 259 milligrams of phosphorus and 1,760 milligrams of potassium - plus zinc, iron, copper ...

6. Biological roles of the elements - Wikipedia

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   Examples include iron, essential to hemoglobin; and magnesium, essential to chlorophyll. Some elements are essential only to certain taxonomic groups of organisms, particularly the prokaryotes. For instance, the lanthanide series rare earths are essential for methanogens. As shown in the following table, there is strong evidence that 19 of the ...

7. What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Chia Seeds Every Day - AOL

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   Sauceda adds that chia seeds' potassium can also help with blood pressure. ... Two tablespoons of chia seed contain about 10% of your daily iron needs. "Iron [is] an important mineral often low in ...