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Boron

Boron is a relative newcomer to the trace mineral scene and, as yet, no NRV has been established.

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Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and, as such, one of the most important.

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Chromium is an essential trace mineral and is part of glucose tolerance factor (GTF).

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Copper is an essential trace mineral. It’s found in many foods in small amounts and in all body tissues.

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Iodine is an essential trace mineral of which two thirds of the body’s stores are found in the thyroid gland.

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Iron’s key function is carrying haemoglobin, the body’s main oxygen-transporting molecule, around the body.

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Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and plays a very important role in numerous enzyme reactions.

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Selenium is an essential trace mineral needed in small daily amounts.

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Mineral Fact File: Zinc