trace elements

trace elements
chemical elements that are distributed throughout the tissues in very small amounts and are essential in nutrition, such as cobalt, copper, magnesium, manganese, selenium, and zinc; for optimal bioavailability they must be in a balanced mixture, and they may be harmful or toxic in excess.

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