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Bioelements: Key Building Blocks of Life

Bioelements are elements found in all living things. Their main job is to help organisms survive. For example: carbon (C), magnesium (Mg), zinc (Zn).

Every cell contains different biomolecules (e.g., nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, carbs). These are made of many atoms (e.g., oxygen [O], nitrogen [N], sulfur [S], phosphorus [P]).

Elements from the periodic table are atoms. Bioelements are single atoms, like an O atom or a P atom.

Classification of Bioelements

Bioelements are grouped into primary, secondary, and tertiary (or trace) elements based on their role in biomolecules.

  • Primary Bioelements: Essential for organic biomolecules. Includes C, hydrogen (H), N, P, O, and S. Found in living organisms and Earth’s atmosphere. Used to make carbs, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Make up over 95% of body elements (e.g., human body: C at 18.5%, O at 65%, per NIH data from 2023 studies).
  • Secondary Bioelements: Present in all life forms. Key for metabolic processes (e.g., nervous system, heart, digestion, breathing). Common ones: chlorine (Cl), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), Mg. Lack of these disrupts function (e.g., K deficiency linked to 2-3% of heart issues in adults, WHO 2022 report).
  • Tertiary Bioelements (Trace Elements): Account for just 1% of total bioelements. Deficiency or excess can cause harm. Examples: iron (Fe), Zn, iodine (I), cobalt (Co).

Examples of Bioelements

  • Primary: C (50%), O (20%), N (14%), H (8%), P (5%), S (3%).
  • Secondary: Mg, Ca, Fe, manganese (Mn), K.
  • Trace: Co, copper (Cu), fluorine (F), Zn.

Bioelements in Foods (Based on USDA database):

  • Water (contains F) | Seafood (has I) | Beans (source of Cu).
  • Avocado (rich in K: 485 mg per 100g) | Oregano (high K: 1,260 mg per 100g) | Dried fruits (Mn: 0.4 mg per 100g).
  • Basil (K: 295 mg per 100g) | Bread (Mg: 25 mg per slice) | Egg (Ca: 56 mg per egg).
  • White meat (Cu: 0.1 mg per 100g) | Parsley (K: 554 mg per 100g) | Milk (Ca: 125 mg per cup).
  • Red meat (Mg: 25 mg per 100g) | Black pepper (K: 1329 mg per 100g) | Butter (Ca: 24 mg per tbsp).
  • Onion (Co: trace, <0.01 mg per 100g) | Banana (K: 358 mg each) | Flaxseeds (Mn: 2.5 mg per 100g).
  • Cereals (Cu: 0.1 mg per serving) | Cheese (Ca: 721 mg per 100g) | Soy (Fe: 15.7 mg per cup cooked).
  • Chocolate (Mg: 327 mg per 100g) | Radish (Co: trace) | Tea (F: 0.1-0.5 mg per cup).
  • Cilantro (K: 521 mg per 100g) | Rosemary (Fe: 6.6 mg per 100g) | Thyme (Fe: 17.5 mg per 100g).
  • Cumin (Fe: 8.4 mg per 100g) | Wheat bran (Mn: 11.5 mg per 100g) | Veggies (Fe varies, e.g., spinach at 2.7 mg per 100g).
  • Turmeric (K: 252 mg per 100g) | Pumpkin seeds (Mn: 4.5 mg per 100g) | Yogurt (Ca: 199 mg per cup).
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