Calcium – Needed for the maintenance of normal bones and teeth. Contributes to normal blood clotting, muscle function and neurotransmission. Has a role in the process of cell division and specialisation.

Copper – Contributes to maintenance of normal connective tissues and to normal pigmentation of hair and skin. Contributes to the normal functioning of the immune and nervous systems. Contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress, to normal iron transport in the body, and to normal energy-yielding metabolism.

Iodine – Contributes to normal cognitive function and normal functioning of the nervous system. Contributes to the maintenance of normal skin, normal production of thyroid hormones and normal thyroid function. Contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.

Magnesium – Contributes to a reduction in tiredness and fatigue. Contributes to normal muscle function, electrolyte balance and protein synthesis. Contributes to normal psychological function and the maintenance of normal bones and teeth. Contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system and has a role in the process of cell division.

Manganese – Contributes to the normal formation of connective tissue and the maintenance of normal bones. Contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress and to normal energy-yielding metabolism.

Molybdenum – Contributes to normal sulphur amino acid metabolism.

Selenium – Contributes to the maintenance of normal hair and nails. Contributes to the normal function of the immune system, to normal thyroid function, and to normal production of sperm. Contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

Zinc – Contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood, to normal fertility and reproduction. Contributes to the maintenance of normal skin, bones, hair, nails and vision. Contributes to normal metabolism of carbohydrate, fatty acids, macronutrients and vitamin A, and normal synthesis of protein and DNA. Contributes to the normal function of the immmune system and the protection of cells from oxidative stress, and has a role in the process of cell division.