Cobalt
Iron
Calcium
Phosphorus
Zinc
Manganese
Iodine
Sodium
Copper
Magnesium
Potassium
Source: Most foods. Stored: Muscle and bone. Function: Carbon dioxide metabolism, growth and sperm production. Deficiency: Inadequate growth.
Source: Most foods. Stored: Intracellular fluid. Function: Formation of bone and teeth. Assistance with the function of many enzymes. Deficiency: Nervous disorders. Blood vessel dilation. Heart arrhythmia.
Source: Seafood, salt, and vegetables. Stored: Thyroid gland. Function: Synthesis of thyroid hormones, such as thyroxine. Deficiency: Goiter and decrease in metabolic rate.
Source: Meat. Stored: Blood. Function: Part of vitamin B12, which is used for erythropoiesis. Deficiency: Pernicious anemia.
Source: Meat, dairy products, beans, and nuts. Stored: Blood. Function: Hemoglobin production. Deficiency: Fatigue and anemia.
Source: Dairy products, beans, and vegetables. Stored: Bone and teeth. Function: Formation of bone and teeth. Blood clotting. Nerve and muscle function. Endocytosis and exocytosis. Deficiency: Bone degeneration. Nerve and muscle malfunction.
Source: Dairy products and meat. Stored: Bone and teeth. Function: Formation of bone and teeth. Assistance with the function of many enzymes. Synthesis of ATP, DNA, and RNA. Deficiency: Bone degeneration. Metabolic issues.
Source: Salt. Stored: Extracellular fluid. Function: Nerve and muscle function. Fluid balance. Deficiency: Weakness.
Source: Green leafy vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts. Stored: Liver and spleen. Function: Activates enzymes. Nerve and muscle function. Deficiency: Unknown.
Source: Eggs, flour, beans, liver, and fish. Stored: Liver and spleen. Function: Synthesis of hemoglobin. Formation of a coenzyme in the electron transport chain. Deficiency: Fatigue and anemia.
Source: Most foods. Stored: Intracellular fluid. Function: Formation of action potentials. Deficiency: Muscle weakness. Heart problems.