Minerals

Copper is a metal element and an essential dietary trace mineral required for several important metabolic reactions in your body. As with most nutrients either too much or too little can be problematic. How much do you need and why?

Molybdenum is a metal which has, like iron and zinc, both biological and industrial applications. Biologically, molybdenum is found in an array of enzymes in bacteria and animals, including humans. Learn more about its requirement for health.

Selenium is essential for good health and is involved in many metabolic functions in your body. Soil concentrations of selenium can affect selenium content in food and the amount you consume. Are you getting enough?

Iodine, required by and found in your body in small amounts,is a trace mineral involved in a variety of essential metabolic processes as part of important hormones. Iodide is the functional form in your body. Learn more.

Chloride is an essential mineral and is commonly associated with sodium both within your body and in your diet. Learn more about this important, but perhaps less well known nutrient.