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The bioelements are elements that are present in all of the living beings. The main function of bioelements is to help the body where they are to survive.
Each cell is composed of different biomolecules (nucleic acids, protein, lipids, carbohydrates, etc). In turn, each of these biomolecules are made up of many atoms (atoms of oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, match, etc).
For example, the elements that are present in the periodic table are atoms. The bioelements represent a unit of atom. For example an atom of oxygen, one of phosphorus, one of sulfur, etc.
Classification of bioelements
These bioelements can be classified into primary elements, secondary Y tertiary or trace elements according to the conformation of biomolecules. That is, the combination of the different atoms of the molecules.
- Primary bioelements
These bioelements are essential for the formation of organic biomolecules. Some of them are carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, phosphorus, oxygen, and sulfur. These are found inside living beings as well as in the earth's atmosphere.
In turn, they serve for the elaboration of biomolecules such as carbohydrates, protein, lipids and nucleic acids. They constitute more than 95% of the bioelements of the organism.
- Secondary bioelements
These are also present in all living things. They are fundamental since they collaborate in different metabolic processes of the organism (nervous system, cardiovascular system, digestive system, respiratory system, etc).
Among the most frequent secondary bioelements in the body are: chlorine, the potassium, the calcium and the magnesium.
The lack of these prevents the correct functioning of living organisms.
- Tertiary bioelements, trace elements or variable secondary bioelements
These occupy only 1% of all the bioelements. However, the lack of these can cause great damage to the body as well as the abundant presence of them.
Some of the best known and present bioelements in the body are iron, zinc, iodine and zinc.
Examples of bioelements
Primary bioelements
- Carbon (50%)
- Oxygen (20%)
- Nitrogen (14%)
- Hydrogen (8%)
- Phosphorus (5%)
- Sulfur (3%)
Secondary bioelements
- Magnesium.
- Calcium.
- Iron.
- Manganese.
- Potassium.
Trace elements
- Cobalt.
- Copper.
- Fluorine.
- Zinc.
See more: Examples of Trace Elements
Examples of bioelements in food
| Water (fluorine) | Seafood (iodine) |
| Avocado (potassium) | Oregano (potassium) |
| Basil (potassium) | Bread (magnesium) |
| White meat (copper) | Parsley (potassium) |
| Red meat (magnesium) | Pepper (potassium) |
| Onion (cobalt) | Banana (potassium) |
| Cereals (copper) | Cheese (calcium) |
| Chocolate (magnesium) | Radish (cobalt) |
| Coriander (potassium) | Rosemary (iron) |
| Cumin (iron) | Cereal bran (manganese) |
| Turmeric (potassium) | Pumpkin seeds (manganese) |
| Dill (iron) | Flax seeds (manganese) |
| Beans (copper) | Soy (iron) |
| Dried fruits (manganese) | Tea (fluoride) |
| Egg (calcium) | Thyme (iron) |
| Milk (calcium) | Vegetables (iron) |
| Butter (calcium) | Yogurt (calcium) |
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