N.B. These statements have been approved by the HFMA - when the nutrients are incorporated in a supplement at the levels used in Nutrishield.

Minerals

Calcium – necessary for proper bone density, heart muscle and nerve function and helps protect gut cells

Magnesium – essential for healthy bones and teeth, electrolyte balance and muscle function – including heart muscle

Copper – helps protect cells against free radical damage, and for the proper function of the immune and nervous systems

Iodine – essential for neurological development and energy metabolism

Selenium – necessary for the functioning of the immune system

Zinc – needed for cell division, wound healing and to support a healthy immune system

Manganese – helps neutralise free radicals.