Preventive Intake: 12-15 mg

Benefits:

• Works as an antioxidant to fight free radicals.
• Important for thyroid and brain function.
• Necessary for sugar metabolism and to keep sugar balanced, especially in diabetics.
• Protects against osteoporosis.
• Known to prevent heart disease by helping the HDL's to work effectively.
• Necessary for wound healing.
• Ensures bone and joint health.
• Used in the treatment of seizure disorders.
• Helps prevent cataracts and rheumatoid arthritis.
• Helps form collagen (the elastic tissue in ligaments and skin).
• Necessary for energy production.
  

Deficiencies May Cause: Abnormal growth and bone weakness.

Food Sources: Nuts, seeds berries, whole grains and leafy greens.