America has the highest rate of chromium deficiency in the world. Iron is essential to all menstruating women. About 30-40 mg. Even a slight iron deficiency can result in fatigue and lethargy. Selenium alleviates hot flashes, helps vitamin E work better, and is important in reducing the risk of breast cancer.
Manganese deficiency causes decreased ability to remove excess sugar from the blood.
It also improves memory and dizziness is a sure sign of manganese deficiency. Without adequate thyroid activity women will suffer excessive fatigue, excess weight, and constipation. The human body does not assimilate minerals well. Chelated minerals are more bioavailable because mineral absorption takes place more efficiently and uptake is more rapid. In addition digestive enzymes act as macro nutrients insuring complete absorption of all vitamins and minerals.