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Oxygen
required for breathing
Calcium
helps in nerve conduction, muscle contraction, blood clotting, proper functioning of cell membranes; forms bones and teeth
Phosphorus
bone formation, metabolism, forms compounds that store and release energy
Magnesium
in bones and teeth, enzyme function, regulates nerve activity
Sodium
regulates nerve impulses in nerves and muscles
Potassium
regulates nerve signals and muscle activity; forms protein, regulates acid/ base balance
Sulfur
in amino acids is basis of proteins
Chlorine
regulates water balance, proper cell membrane function, part of hydrochloric acid in stomach
Iron
part of red blood cells that regulate oxygen transport
Zinc
part of enzymes that regulate protein formation and metabolism
Iodine
component of thyroid hormones that regulate metabolism
Selenium
part of antioxidant enzyme that help prevent decay of cell function
Copper
promote iron absorption and utilization. Part of enzyme. Regulate nerve activity
Manganese
part of some enzymes, bone formation and metabolism
fluorine
helps regulate calcium deposition
Chromium
activates Vit. B3 to control sugar in energy
Molybdenum
key part of three enzymes that regulate metabolism
Cobalt
part of B12 help regulate red blood cells