Trace elements - vegetarian lifestyle recipe book

These are the elements that are essential for the body to work, but needed only in very small amounts.

• Chromium is needed for insulin production.
  • Good sources are brewers yeast, whole grain cereals, nuts and black treacle.
• Copper is used in the manufacture of red blood cells and many enzymes.
  • Good sources are whole grain cereals and green vegetables.
• Iodine is needed to make thyroid hormones and for the development of the nervous system.
  • Good sources are milk, whole grain cereals, but vegans may be prone to low iodine levels.
• Selenium is important for some enzymes.
  • Good sources are whole grain cereals.
• Manganese is needed for many enzymes to operate.
  • Cereals and nuts are good sources

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