Germanium was discovered by Clemens A. Winkler (1838-1902) at Freiberg, Germany in 1866, 15 years after its existence had been predicted by Mendeleyev who saw that there had to be an element below silicon and above tin in group IV of his periodic table.
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Germanium is a chemical element with symbol Ge and atomic number 32. Germanium improves cellular oxygenation. It works by attaching itself to molecules of oxygen, which are carried into the body to improve cellular oxygenation. This helps to fight pain, keep the immune system functioning properly, as oxygen helps rid the body of toxins and poisons.
Germanium is useful against allergies, colds, flu, cold sores, hepatitis and other liver problems and is a powerful immune system stimulant with anti-bacterial and antiviral effects.
Good sources of germanium are: broccoli, garlic onions, shitake mushrooms, celery and rhubarb.
Functions of germanium in human body
