Ever wonder why some minerals (such as copper, zinc, iron, and selenium) are referred to as "trace minerals" while other minerals (such as calcium and phosphorus) are not? According to some nutrition texts, the term "trace" was originally used for minerals required in amounts too small to measure. So, old nutritional guidelines might recommend a "trace" of copper or zinc, because the exact
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