By Shereen Jegtvig, About.com Guide
Updated May 14, 2011
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These minerals are all essential for good health, but
your body only needs a very small amount of each one. These trace
minerals are important for immune system function, energy, metabolism
and antioxidant protection.
Chromium
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Chromium
is necessary for normal metabolism and storage of sugar and starch.
Chromium is found in a wide variety of foods, so deficiencies are very
rare. Learn more about chromium.
