1850
By 1850, through animal studies – particularly conducted by Boussingault – five required mineral elements were identified – iron, sodium, chloride, phosphorus and calcium.
The founding of the American Vegetarian Society
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By 1850, through animal studies – particularly conducted by Boussingault – five required mineral elements were identified – iron, sodium, chloride, phosphorus and calcium.
The founding of the American Vegetarian Society