Dietary supplement companies tout chromium as a way to boost energy, weight loss and blood sugar control. But the studies behind these claims are either flawed or inconclusive.
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You need only trace amounts of selenium to survive. Falling outside of this narrow therapeutic window can have significant health consequences.
While iron and calcium are the metals that get the most attention, zinc is also important for human health and function.
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