What Effects do Trace Elements have in Water?
In addition to mineral substances there are many other trace elements which our body needs, such as iron, iodine, copper, fluoride or zinc. The recommended daily intake of trace elements is sometimes fractions of a milligram, sometimes a few milligram, depending on mineral substance. All trace elements carry out important tasks. Thus, iron is an integral component of the red blood colouring haemoglobin and is thus involved in the transport of oxygen in the blood. Iodine is involved in the production of the thyroid hormone thyroxine. Copper plays an important role in the human immune system. A deficiency of trace elements can impair our health. On the other hand, an overdose can lead to toxic conditions under some circumstances.
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