The human body is a miraculous and complex “machine.” It requires countless parts to work together in perfect harmony. These parts are composed of 21 chemical elements.
Among the 118 elements on Earth, only 21 are found in the human body. Together, they link to form various molecules and combine to create our DNA, cells, tissues, and organs.
These 21 elements are divided into three groups:
- Life elements group (4 elements).
- Essential minerals group (8 elements).
- Trace elements group (9 elements).
The following infographic will reveal what these elements are and their proportions in the human body. Stay tuned!