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Old 06-05-2007, 03:08 AM
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Iron is just one of the many essential nutrients that our body needs to function normally. The following may be a good reference for anyone interested in essential nutrients.

2 essential fats
9 Amino acids
14 Vitamins
18 Minerals

Essential nutrient - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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An essential nutrient is a nutrient required for normal body functioning that cannot be synthesized by the body.

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