Naturlife: Trace elements

Trace elements

Plays a key role in the body’s mineral household.
Boron mainly contributes to bone strength.
It increases bone density, reducing the loss of calcium.
It reduces joint pain and inflammation, improves the condition of the joints.
It is necessary in the utilizing of calcium and magnesium, cell division and certain hormonal regulation.

It is found mainly in seafood.

Indispensable for the functioning of the immune system, hormone activity, protein synthesis and DNA production.
Plays a role in the regulation of blood sugar as one of Insulin’s building blocks.
Plays an essential role in metabolic balance.
Regulates the contraction ability of muscles, speeds up the healing of wounds.
The growth, sexual development and reproduction Has an important part in sexual growth and the reproductive process.
Excellent for treating schizophrenia.
Has kidney protection functions.

Can be found in meat products, liver, milk and milk products, nuts, eggs and legumes.

Essential for the production of thyroid hormones.
Involved in the regulation of metabolism, the functioning of the nervous system and circulation regulation.
Essential for the development of the fetus in the uterus.

Can be found in most of the marine fish, sea salt and oysters.

Chromium is a sugar metabolism regulator.
Essential for the process of the carbohydrate metabolism.
Plays an important role in fat burning as well.
Reduces blood cholesterol levels and thus helps to control high blood pressure and prevents cardiovascular disease.

Can be found in meat, cheese, beans and whole wheat grain.

Is involved in main metabolism processes.
Plays a role in the release of energy in food, in the protection against free radicals, blood clotting and the bone formation process.
Essential to the metabolism of vitamin B1 and E.
It improves his memory.
Involved in blood clotting.

Main manganese sources: lentils, dried beans, whole-grain cereal, brown bread, walnuts and hazelnuts.

Molybdenum promotes the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats and is an important component of the enzyme responsible for the exploitation of iron.
Helps the detoxification of cells.
It protects the body against copper poisoning and tooth decay.
It promotes the absorption of iron and copper, and their integration and metabolism thus is effective against anemia.

Found in legumes, cereals, offal and dairy products.

Promotes the production of red blood cells, is involved in numerous enzyme production processes.
It is important in the formation of proteins in bones, skin and connective tissue.
Keeps the cholesterol level low and prevents osteoporosis.
It can help the body use it’s stored iron and in the maintenance of immunity and fertility, skin and hair pigmentation. Is an antioxidant mineral.
Protects against cardiovascular diseases.

Best sources are legumes, cereals, liver, lettuce, cabbage and cauliflower.

Powerful antioxidant.
Slows the aging of tissue, counteracts the impact of some carcinogenic substances.
It is important for the functioning of the pancreas and the flexibility of body tissue.
Selenium combined with vitamin E help the healthy functioning of the heart and the production of antibodies.
It relieves the symptoms of menopause.
Is effective against dandruff and flaky scalp.
Neutralizes certain poisonous substances.

Found in seafood, meat, cereals, mushrooms, garlic, broccoli, walnuts.

Its insulin-or insulin-enhancing effect is due to its ability to lower blood sugar levels.
Is important for the proper development of bones and teeth.
Due to its cholesterol-lowering effects it plays an important role in cardiovascular disease prevention.

Found in fish, wines, cereals, mushrooms and nuts.

Prevents and treats iron deficiency based anemia, develops resistance to stress and disease.
It helps in growth and in the development of healthy skin tone, prevents fatigue.
Its main task is the transportation of oxygen, carbon dioxide and electrons.

Best sources of iron are meats, liver, offal, eggs, asparagus, nuts, beans and oatmeal.