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+Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
+Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
+Copper contributes to normal hair pigmentation.
+Zinc contributes to normal testosterone metabolism
+Iodine contributes to the normal production of thyroid hormones & normal thyroid function.
+Iron contributes to the normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin.
+Iron contributes to normal oxygen transport in the body.
+Vitamin D has a role in the process of cell division.