Insulin and chromium seem to work together to metabolize glucose, the body’s main source of energy.
Brewer’s yeast is rich in chromium.
Other sources exist, such as wheat germ, whole grain products, liver, cheese, chicken, mushrooms, peas and molasses.
Copper is essential for the formation of red blood cells, pigments of the skin, connective tissue and nerve fiber. It also promotes the absorption of iron.
Copper deficiency leads to anemia, cardiovascular problems, osteoporosis and many other disorders.
The liver is the richest source of copper.
The use of uncoated copper pans can lead to copper poisoning.
An excess of copper can cause serious liver disease and a deterioration of mental health.
This mineral is a component of thyroid hormones.
Iodine deficiency can lead to goitre, a hypertrophy of the thyroid gland that produces a bulge in the neck. Some severe forms can lead to hypothyroidism.
In addition, iodine deficiency during pregnancy can lead to cretinism, severe mental retardation, in children.
Seafood, algae and vegetables grown in iodine-rich soils are good sources of this mineral.
Iodized salt is recommended in areas where the soil lacks iodine.
75% of the iron in the body is in the hemoglobin, a red blood cell pigment that carries oxygen.
Iron deficiency anemia is the most common nutritional deficiency in developed countries.
The consumption of non-haem iron associated with meat or vitamin C stimulates the absorption of this nutrient.
People with iron deficiency are teenagers, menstruating women, pregnant women, preschoolers, some athletes, and people with poor diets.
Selenium, an important antioxidant, interacts with vitamin E to prevent free radicals produced during oxygen metabolism from damaging adipose tissue and other types of tissue.
The research examines the role of selenium in reducing the risk of lung cancer, prostate cancer, stomach cancer and colorectal cancer.
Selenium-rich foods include Brazil nuts, seafood, some meats and some fish, whole grain products, oats and brown rice.
Zinc is necessary for certain metabolic processes, normal growth and sexual maturation, and a good immune system.
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