Table 2.

Examples of important sources of elements essential to human life, it is important to note that this table does not give a complete list of elements essential to human health (Table based on Combs, 2005; Fraga, 2005; Shegefti et al., 2016).

Element	Important Sources
Ca	Kale, collards, mustard greens, broccoli, dairy products
Cl	Dairy products, meats, eggs
Co	Fish, oysters, eggs, milk, green vegetables, cereals, nuts
Cu	Beans, peas, lentils, whole grains, nuts, peanuts, mushrooms, chocolate, organ meats, oysters, dark chocolate
Fe	Meats, especially red meat, cereals, legume seeds, fruits, vegetables, dairy
I	Vegetables, cereals, fruit
K	Fruits, cereals, vegetables, beans, peas, lentils, dairy products, meats
Mg	Seeds, nuts, beans, peas, lentils, whole grains, dark green vegetables
Mn	Whole grains, beans, peas, lentils, nuts, tea
Mo	Beans, peas, lentils, dark green leafy vegetables, organ meats
Na	Dairy products, meats, eggs
P	Nuts, beans, peas, lentils, grains, meats, eggs, dairy products
Se	Grain products, nuts, garlic, broccoli (if grown on high-Se soil), red meats, seafood
Zn	Nuts, whole grains, beans, peas, lentils, red meats, organ meats, poultry, sea food, dairy