Trace minerals: Vital role in health and diseases.

It is a fact that the need for organism in micro-nutrients, such as iron, zinc, copper, iodine and other metals, is not equally elevated as the macro-nutrients, such as calcium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, chlorine and Magnesium. However, their shortage can lead to significant health disorders, such as anemia, thyroid, diabetes dysfunction, as well as degenerative diseases of nervous system. It is important for us to know in which food are in in order to avoid any dangerous deficiencies.

Iron/ Protects against anemia.
It is undoubtedly the most famous of the micro-nutrients. In case of iron deficiency, the body faces a situation known as iron deficiency anemia, which is manifested in weakness, lack of concentration and heart disorders. There is in all meats, red and white, and in a smaller amount of fish. Some vegetables and fruits contain iron in large quantities, such as spinach, apricots and plums. However, herbal origin is not absorbed equally to that that is of animal origin, so it is recommended to intake vitamin C to maximize its intestinal absorption.

Zinc/Keeps away diabetes.
It is equally important as iron, which is not randomly called “metal of life”. Numerous surveys have highlighted its role in the prevention of Alzheimer, Parkinson, depression and blood pressure. A proper zinc intake a day also ensures the necessary insulin production from the pancreas, thus acting protectively to the risk of diabetics. It also increases the activity of the defense system of the body and accelerates healing procedures. Significant sources demonstrate white and red meats, eggs and parmesan, as well as cereals, cocoa, walnuts and mushrooms.

Copper/Fortresses against infections.
It is crucial to prevent infections, especially respiratory tract (cold, bronchitis), as well as urinary (cystitis). It also maintains youthful skin, enhances the production of melanin (colorant of skin and hair) and ensures the renewal of collagen fibers, from which the tendons and joint connectors are comprised. The correct copper intake is still a shield for rheumatic diseases, such as arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. If specific disorders have been diagnosed, then copper action is again important for pain relieving and treating the dyskinesia. Rich copper sources are fish, chocolate, nuts and legumes. It is sufficient to consume a small amount of the specific daily, to deal with its shortage. Note that if you are athletic types, then you should take a larger copper dose as it is excreted during physical exercise through sweating.

Iodine/Beneficial for thyroid.
It is a necessary metal, but it is difficult to take through the diet. It is a decisive role in the functioning of the thyroid. In addition, it contributes to maintaining skin and nail health, prevents hair loss, favors concentration and spiritual clarity and protects against cardiovascular diseases. The lack of iodine causes minimal production of thyroid hormones, although can lead to obesity, lack of energy and difficulty concentration. Rich sources of iodine are fish, oysters, lobsters and seaweed, but the simplest way to be recruited is from the salt iodide.

Fluorine/Gives healthy teeth.
It is another Metal that SEM should be missing from the body as it plays an important role for the health of teeth and gums. It has long been discussed on whether it is sufficient to recruit it from the above sources, whether some categories of people, such as children and pregnant, resort to a dietary supplement. According to experts, the situation should be evaluated per case.

Selenium.
Selenium has a protective action for cardiovascular diseases, premature aging and waterfall. There are in marine origin products, but also in potatoes grown by selenium.

Manganese.
It has many roles that recently confirmed: influencing the function of thyroid, compensates for the harmful effect of free radicals and enhances the defenses of the body. There is bananas, cereals and almonds.