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Micronutrients are trace elements that every living organism needs to function properly. For humans, the micronutrient requirement is less than 100 mg per day. The best source of these elements is food, but many people have deficiencies associated with leading an irregular lifestyle or a diet poor in various foods.
Micronutrients – characteristics
Microelements in the human body they are needed for the proper functioning of the body. Their deficiency or even excess can lead to physiological disorders. Micronutrients in the human body They are composed of, among others: enzymes, compounds, body fluids, they build tissues, especially bone tissue. They are also responsible for the proper functioning of internal organs.
The micronutrients include: boron, chromium, zinc, fluorine, iodine, cobalt, manganese, molybdenum, copper, selenium and iron.
The action of micronutrients in the body
Microelements they may have different action in the body. Iron it is a component of hemoglobin, which is responsible for transporting oxygen to the tissues in the body. In addition, iron is involved in the production of red blood cells and is responsible for binding carbon dioxide in hemoglobin and removing it by transport to the lungs. In addition, it participates in DNA synthesis, is a component of many proteins and enzymes responsible for metabolism, the structure of skin, hair and nails, and the functioning of the immune system.
In turn, cynk it is also involved in the synthesis of DNA and RNA, but also in the synthesis of proteins, insulin and semen. Responsible for the proper metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, fats and alcohol, and protects the body against free radicals. Maintains the healthy condition of hair, nails and skin. In addition, it protects the skin against bacterial acne.
Different microelement – copper is responsible for collagen production, bone growth and red blood cell production, as well as fatty acid metabolism. Interestingly, it accelerates wound healing and is involved in the production of RNA and some enzymes. Too molybdenum it is very necessary for the metabolism of purines, proteins and fats.
In turn, it is responsible for the proper functioning of the central nervous system manganese, but is also involved in the metabolism of fatty acids and glucose. Lives it is a component that increases the level of steroid hormones, but also improves the absorption of calcium, which has a positive effect on the skeletal system. On the other hand fluorine affects the condition of the teeth and enamel as well economy of phosphorus and calcium.
It is no less important iodinewhich is responsible for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland or cobaltwhich is a component of vitamin B12. On the other hand chrome is responsible for the regulation of cholesterol levels in the body. AND selenium together with vitamin E it prevents premature aging.
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Where can you find micronutrients?
Many foods are rich in microelementstherefore it is not difficult to include them in your diet. In the diet there should be red meat in which there is a lot iron. Instead of meat, you can also eat egg yolks, milk, nuts, shrimp and fish. In turn, zinc is abundant in lean meat, seafood and whole grain flour. Copper it is found in legumes, such as molybdenum, manganese in boron. It is also worth eating green vegetables and giblets. Fluorine while it can be found in mineral water, seafood and offal. To make up iodine deficiencies, you can just use iodized salt. It is not difficult to compose a daily menu so that the meals are rich in microelements.
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