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Iodine:

Used to make thyroid hormones. The amount in foods is determined by the iodine level of the environment i.e. the amount in the soil or water.

Source: milk, seafood, seaweed and iodised foods such as salt.

Fluoride, selenium, copper, chromium molybdenum and manganese are additional elements that are needed in minute quantities and are essential in the diet.

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