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Trace minerals, also known as microminerals or trace elements , are essential minerals that the human body needs in relatively small amounts for proper physiological functioning. Here are some important trace minerals and common dietary sources: Iron: Sources: Red meat, poultry, fish, lentils, beans, tofu, fortified cereals, spinach. Zinc: Sources: Oysters, red meat, poultry, dairy products, beans, nuts, whole grains. Copper: Sources: Seafood, organ meats (liver), nuts, seeds, whole grains, legumes. Iodine: Sources: Seafood (especially seaweed), dairy products, iodized salt. Selenium: Sources: Brazil nuts, seafood, poultry, meat, whole grains. Manganese : Sources: Nuts, seeds, whole grains, legumes, leafy green vegetables. Chromium: Sources: Broccoli, grape juice, whole grains, nuts. Molybdenum: Sources: Legumes, grains, nuts, leafy green vegetables. Fluoride: Sources: Drinking water (fluoridated), tea, fish, gelatin. Cobalt: Sources: Present in vitamin B12, which is...