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A compendium of trace minerals and some of their uses

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Trace Element : Chromium
Chromium is considered a trace element due to the relatively minute quantity that is essential in the diet. Primary chromium deficiency is not seen clinically.

FUNCTIONS:
1. Essential for the utilization of glucose.
2. Part of enzyme systems.
3. Synthesis of fatty acids and cholesterol.
4. May be helpful in the prevention of atherosclerosis.

FOOD SOURCES:
1. Whole grains
2. Brewer's yeast

RECOMMENDED ALLOWANCE:
05 to 0.2 mg per day in the adult

Trace Element : Cobalt
Cobalt is considered a trace element due to the relatively small quantity that is essential in the diet. Cobalt is an important part of vitamin B12 (thiamine). Without cobalt one would be victim to vitamin B12 deficiency resulting in pernicious anemia. Although this form of anemia is common, a primary cobalt deficiency has yet to be reported.

FUNCTIONS:
1. A crucial portion of vitamin B12.

FOOD SOURCES:
1. Wide spread in more than adequate quantities in most foods.
2. Grains, seeds, and leafy green vegetables

RECOMMENDED ALLOWANCE:
Has not been determined.

Trace Element : Copper
Copper is considered a trace element due to the relatively minute quantity that is essential in the diet per day. About one-half of the copper in the body is found in the bones and muscles, but the most concentrated source is found in the liver. Vitamin C can act to hinder the absorption of copper. As little as 50 mg. of zinc can also impair copper absorption. Copper deficiency is not reported in clinical medicine.

FUNCTIONS:
1. Prevents anemia by controlling the storage and release of iron in hemoglobin.
2. Important in energy metabolism.
3. Is a constituent in the sheath which covers nerve tissue.

FOOD SOURCES:
It is wide spread in most foods and the average diet yields more than adequate quantities.

RECOMMENDED ALLOWANCE:
2-3 mg per day in the adult.

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