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Does the human body need gold?


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Essential minerals

  1. The body needs many minerals which are commonly known as essential minerals.
  2. An essential mineral is sometimes divided into major minerals called the macromineral and trace minerals which are referred to as micro mineral.
  3. The majority of claims that gold is good for the body are unfounded.
  4. It's also not a trace element or an essential mineral.
  5. As a result, gold isn't required for the body.
  6. Furthermore, even if you ingest gold, it will not be broken down or taken into your bloodstream during digestion.
  7. It will pass through the body and be excreted with the rest of the waste.

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