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Neutraceuticals - Minerals

 
Minerals:   Recommended mineral supplement for daily feeding:
                   ( ug - Micrograms, mg - Milligrams, kg - kilograms)

Calcium - 50mg
Necessary for bones and teeth                                                       

Phosphorus - 25mg  
Necessary for bone and teeth formation

Iodine - 40ug
Made into thyroid hormones

Iron - 1.5 mg
Necessary for red blood cell function 

Manganese - 5 mg/kg
Necessary for digestion, Required for energy production

Potassium - 250ug
Maintains heart function and nervous tissue, Helps regulate blood pressure

Selenium - 3.5ug
Acts as an antioxidant, Aids immune function, Aids heart function

Zinc - 1mg
Aids immune system, Enhances wound healing