Question

Information about various metal needed by human body and their function

Answer 1

Dear Student,

Humans require various metals to perform day-to-day functions of the body. Some of that are explained below -

Iron -

• Iron is prerequisite for formation of hemoglobin.
• It is component of enzymes - catalases, peroxidases, cytochromes.

Zinc -

• It is invariably present in below metalloenzymes.
• Used for rehydration therapy in diarrhoea.

Copper -

• It is essential for RBC production & pigmentation.
• It forms important part of some metabolic enzymes.

Calcium -

• Calcium is needed for maintaining structural integrity of bone.
• It is also essential in nerve conduction & muscle contraction.

Sodium -

• It form Na-K ATPase pump to maintain osmotic balance.
• It is also essential in nerve conduction.

Other important metal nutrients are -

• boron
• potassium
• selenium
• magnesium
• manganese
• phosphorus
• chromium

Thanks for asking..