How Much of the Periodic Table is in You?

Check out this fun and informative video from SciShow that explains what periodic table elements make up the human body. Beyond CHNOPS and sulfur, potassium, sodium, chlorine, and magnesium, which make up 99.9% of the human body, there some other bioessential trace elements making a little go a long way.

About 99.9% of your typical human body is made of just 11 elements from the periodic table. But hiding in that remaining 0.1% are some elements that do some very important jobs to keep you alive and healthy. Including some elements you may have completely forgotten about.

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