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Magnesium helps nerves and muscles function. Learn how much you need, good sources, deficiency symptoms, and health effects here.| ods.od.nih.gov
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Your body needs calcium for many reasons. Learn what foods are high in calcium and how much calcium you need in a healthy diet.| medlineplus.gov
Selenium is an essential trace element. This means your body must get this mineral in the food you eat. Small amounts of selenium are good for your health.| medlineplus.gov
Our bodies need the right amount of iron to function properly. Read about what can happen when you consume too much or too little of it.| medlineplus.gov
Selenium is needed for reproduction and thyroid function. Learn how much you need, good sources, deficiency symptoms, and health effects here.| ods.od.nih.gov
Zinc helps the immune system and helps make proteins and DNA. Learn how much you need, good sources, deficiency symptoms, and health effects here.| ods.od.nih.gov
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