Foundation
Diet and Health
 
Foundation Diet and Health
The best perspective for your health
The best perspective for your health
The best perspective for your health
The best perspective for your health

Nutrients

 
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Copper, Cu
The periodic table of the elements in general - the copper outlined in red.
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Copper is an essential trace element that is involved in the endogenous antioxidant system and in the formation of connective tissue, pigments and hemoglobin.
Zinc, Zn
Zinc, 99.955% pure, left: a crystalline piece, right: sublimated - dendritic (branched).
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Zinc is a trace element that is involved in over 300 enzymes and plays a role in wound healing, vision, "insulinstorage" and the immune system.
Iod, I (Jod, J)
Iodine crystals, iodine in crystalline form with grey background.
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Iodine is an essential trace element and occurs in seawater and in the soil. Its function: part of thyroid hormones.
Overview: Secondary plant substances - phytochemicals
The colors of fresh vegetables and fruits indicate certain phytochemicals.
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Secondary plant substances (phytochemicals) promote health. Overview: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticarcinogenic and/or antitumor.