Relating To Minerals

Question 1

Zinc is a component is what metalloenzymes?

Answer 1

Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) - which serves in cell oxidant defences
Alcohol Dehydrogenase - important in the conversion of alcohols to aldehydes (e.g. breakdown of alcohol) 
Carboxypeptidase - secreted by pancreas needed for the digestion of proteins

Question 2

Which mineral is contained in Glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px)?

Answer 2

Selenium

Question 3

Which food sources of chronium?

Answer 3

Spices: black pepper, brewers yeast, mushrooms, prunes, raisins, nuts, asparagus, beer, wine and molasses