Biometals are the trace elements present in human body.

Examples are Copper, Iron and

Zinc. They play a vital role in the following critical functional processes.
Protein stabilization and transcription
Enzyme catalysis
Energy production
Cellular transport
DNA replication
Apart from the above natural functions, biometals are also used in healing different
physical and psychological ailments. Lithium salts is among the metallic compound used
in psychiatric treatments to mitigate the risk of suicide for the people suffering from
depressive disorder.
Lithium-Titanium alloy (Li-Ti) and Cobalt-Chromium-Molybdenum (Co-Cr-Mo) are
used for orthopedic applications and cardiovascular surgery.