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Calcium
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Strengthens bones and teeth
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Phosphorus
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Present in phosphates of bones; invovled in energy tansfer
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Potassium
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Regulates electrical balance of bodily fluids.
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Sulfur
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An essentail component of protients.
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Chlorine
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Necessary for normal growth and development.
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Sodium
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Helps Regulate balance in bodily fluids.
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Magnesium
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Helps nerver and muscle action; present in bones.
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Chromium
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Increases the effectivness of insulin.
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Cobalt
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Part of Vitamin B12
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Copper
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Strengthen's bones
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Flourine
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Reduces dental cavities.
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Iodine
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An essential part of throid hormones.
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Iron
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An essentail part of some protiens, ,
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Manganese
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Present in bone-forming enzymes
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Molybdenum
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Helps regulate electrical balance in bodily fluids.
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Zinc
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Necessary for the action of certain enyzmes.
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