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Source of validity: Scientific
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Trace minerals, such as zinc, selenium, copper, manganese, and others, are essential micronutrients required for various physiological processes, including those involved in the female reproductive system. Scientific evidence supports that specific trace minerals play important roles in hormone synthesis, oocyte maturation, antioxidant defense, and overall reproductive health. For example, zinc is vital for normal ovarian function, follicular development, and regulation of menstrual cycles. Selenium contributes to antioxidant protection in ovarian tissue and may reduce the risk of certain reproductive disorders. Copper is involved in angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels) which is critical for proper endometrial function. However, while deficiencies in these minerals are linked to impaired fertility and reproductive dysfunction, direct evidence that supplementation with trace minerals (beyond correcting a deficiency) enhances reproductive health in healthy women is limited. Most studies focus on populations with known deficiencies or specific reproductive issues, rather than the general population. Therefore, while there is a clear scientific basis for the necessity of adequate trace mineral intake for reproductive health, the evidence for supplementation specifically to "support the female reproductive system" in those without deficiency is moderate and not robust. High-quality clinical trials demonstrating significant benefits in healthy women are lacking.

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