59 Minerals & Elements
 

1. Aluminum – Found in trace amounts, it plays a minor role in the nervous system, although its necessity in human health is debated.
Sources: Tea, Baking Powder, Leafy Greens, Cereal Grains, Cheese

2. Antimony – Trace element, minimal known role in human health but sometimes associated with enzyme functions.
Sources: Fish, Shellfish, Fruits, Leafy Greens, Cereals

3. Arsenic (trace amounts) – While toxic in large doses, trace amounts may play a role in metabolism.
Sources: Seafood, Poultry, Rice, Cereal Grains, Mushrooms

4. Barium – No clear biological role, but trace amounts may interact with muscle and nerve cells.
Sources: Nuts, Fish, Meats, Wheat, Milk

5. Beryllium – No known biological role; toxic in high doses.
Sources: Nuts, Leafy Vegetables, Whole Grains, Fruits, Fish

6. Bismuth – May have antibacterial properties, used in some medicines.
Sources: Liver, Kidney, Mushrooms, Leafy Greens, Milk

7. Boron – Supports bone health and metabolism of minerals such as calcium and magnesium.
Sources: Avocado, Peanuts, Raisins, Grapes, Almonds

8. Bromine – Potentially aids in tissue structure, but minimal known essential role.
Sources: Nuts, Meat, Sea Fish, Eggs, Dairy

9. Cadmium (trace amounts) – Toxic in large doses, but trace amounts occur naturally in some foods.
Sources: Shellfish, Liver, Mushrooms, Root Vegetables, Whole Grains

10. Calcium –Essential for bone and teeth health, and muscle contraction.
Sources: Milk, Cheese, Yogurt, Almonds, Broccoli

11. Cesium – No essential role in human health, but trace amounts occur in the diet.
Sources: Fish, Seafood, Poultry, Dairy, Nuts

12. Chromium –Enhances insulin action, crucial for glucose metabolism.
Sources: Broccoli, Grape Juice, Potatoes, Green Beans, Whole Grains

13. Cobalt – Integral for vitamin B12 synthesis, aiding red blood cell formation.
Sources: Meat, Milk, Fish, Green Vegetables, Fortified Cereals

14. Copper – Important for iron absorption and immune function.
Sources: Shellfish, Nuts, Seeds, Whole Grains, Dark Chocolate

15. Dysprosium – No known essential biological role.
Sources: Leafy Vegetables, Fish, Seafood, Mushrooms, Dairy

16. Erbium – No known role in human health.
Sources: Leafy Greens, Fish, Poultry, Dairy, Seafood

17. Europium – No essential role in human health.
Sources: Leafy Greens, Fish, Dairy, Mushrooms, Poultry

18. Fluoride – Strengthens bones and teeth, prevents dental cavities.
Sources: Tea, Seafood, Grapes, Spinach, Drinking Water

19. Gallium – Potential role in cellular processes, no essential need established.
Sources: Seafood, Poultry, Spinach, Eggs, Tomatoes

20. Gadolinium – No essential role, though trace amounts are present in some foods.
Sources: Dairy, Fish, Leafy Vegetables, Meat, Seafood

21. Hafnium – No biological role identified.
Sources: Leafy Vegetables, Fish, Seafood, Dairy, Mushrooms

22. Holmium – No known role in human biology.
Sources: Dairy, Fish, Leafy Vegetables, Meat, Seafood

23. Iodine –Essential for thyroid function and hormone production.
Sources: Seaweed, Fish, Dairy, Eggs, Iodized Salt

24. Iridium – No known biological role.
Sources: Dairy, Fish, Leafy Vegetables, Meat, Seafood

25. Iron – Crucial for oxygen transport in blood and energy metabolism.
Sources: Red Meat, Spinach, Lentils, Chickpeas, Pumpkin Seeds

26. Lanthanum – Trace element with no established role in human health.
Sources: Fish, Root Vegetables, Leafy Greens, Poultry, Dairy

27. Lead (trace amounts) – Toxic at higher levels, occurs naturally in some foods.
Sources: Leafy Vegetables, Root Vegetables, Grains, Fruit, Fish

28. Lithium – Supports brain health in trace amounts, sometimes used therapeutically.
Sources: Potatoes, Tomatoes, Cabbage, Milk, Eggs

29. Lutetium – No established biological role.
Sources: Leafy Vegetables, Fish, Mushrooms, Dairy, Meat

30. Magnesium – Vital for muscle and nerve function, blood sugar regulation.
Sources: Dark Chocolate, Avocado, Nuts, Whole Grains, Leafy Greens

31. Manganese – Supports bone health and metabolism of amino acids and carbohydrates.
Sources: Pineapple, Nuts, Brown Rice, Spinach, Whole Grains

32. Molybdenum – Needed for enzyme function related to amino acid metabolism.
Sources: Legumes, Nuts, Leafy Greens, Milk, Whole Grains

33. Neodymium – No known biological function.
Sources: Fish, Root Vegetables, Meat, Dairy, Nuts

34. Nickel –Essential in trace amounts for enzyme activity and iron absorption.
Sources: Chocolate, Nuts, Lentils, Whole Grains, Soybeans

35. Osmium – No role in human health.
Sources: Meat, Seafood, Poultry, Mushrooms, Dairy

36. Phosphorus – Crucial for bone health and energy production.
Sources: Chicken, Turkey, Pork, Fish, Dairy

37. Platinum (trace amounts) – Non-essential, though trace amounts are present.
Sources: Seafood, Spinach, Potatoes, Dairy, Mushrooms

38. Potassium –Essential for fluid balance and heart health.
Sources: Bananas, Potatoes, Oranges, Tomatoes, Spinach

39. Praseodymium – No known biological role.
Sources: Leafy Vegetables, Fish, Seafood, Dairy, Nuts

40. Rhenium – No essential role.
Sources: Leafy Greens, Fish, Meat, Mushrooms, Poultry

41. Rubidium – No biological role, but trace amounts may occur.
Sources: Coffee, Black Tea, Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts

42. Samarium – No essential role in human biology.
Sources: Seafood, Dairy, Spinach, Poultry, Mushrooms

43. Scandium – No role in human health.
Sources: Seafood, Poultry, Leafy Vegetables, Nuts, Beans

44. Selenium – Antioxidant properties, supports thyroid health.
Sources: Brazil Nuts, Eggs, Tuna, Sunflower Seeds, Brown Rice

45. Silicon – Important for bone health and connective tissue strength.
Sources: Whole Grains, Bananas, Green Beans, Spinach, Beer

46. Sodium – Key for fluid balance and nerve transmission.
Sources: Table Salt, Olives, Cured Meats, Cottage Cheese, Bread

47. Strontium – Contributes to bone health, particularly in trace amounts.
Sources: Dairy, Leafy Vegetables, Fish, Whole Grains, Root Vegetables

48. Sulfur –Essential for amino acid synthesis and detoxification.
Sources: Garlic, Onions, Eggs, Meat, Fish

49. Tantalum – No known biological role.
Sources: Fish, Leafy Vegetables, Meat, Dairy, Seafood

50. Terbium – No essential role.
Sources: Fish, Vegetables, Dairy, Seafood, Mushrooms

51. Thallium (trace amounts) – Toxic at high doses, naturally occurring in trace amounts.
Sources: Vegetables, Fruits, Fish, Seafood, Cereals

52. Thorium (trace amounts) – No known role in health, toxic in higher amounts.
Sources: Seafood, Potatoes, Carrots, Apples, Leafy Greens

53. Tin – Trace element, no established role in health.
Sources: Canned Vegetables, Meat, Fish, Tomato Products, Beer

54. Tungsten – No known biological role.
Sources: Spinach, Mushrooms, Seaweed, Seafood, Meat

55. Vanadium – Trace amounts may support bone health and glucose metabolism.
Sources: Mushrooms, Black Pepper, Dill, Parsley, Shellfish

56. Ytterbium – No essential role.
Sources: Dairy, Fish, Vegetables, Poultry, Mushrooms

57. Yttrium – No known function in human health.
Sources: Vegetables, Fish, Poultry, Beans, Dairy

58. Zinc – Supports immune function, wound healing, and DNA synthesis.
Sources: Oysters, Beef, Pumpkin Seeds, Lentils, Chickpeas

59. Zirconium – No biological role, but trace amounts may occur.
Sources: Shellfish, Leafy Vegetables, Nuts, Grains, Fish