13 Essential vitamins & minerals

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B's and C vitamins

are Water soluble vitamins

Iron

mineral that helps red blood cells carry oxygen to all parts of the body. Steadies heart rhythm and keeps bones strong.

Phylloquinone (Vitamin K)

Allows blood to coagulate.

Vitamins D,E,K,A

Are fat soluble vitamins and should be consumed with food contains fat.

Biotin (vitamin B7)

Essential for food metabolism

Pantothenic Acid (vitamin B5)

Essential for growth and food metabolism.

Pyroxidine (vitamin B6)

Helps body make antibodies and hemoglobin and helps to maintain nerves and blood sugar.

Thiamine (Vitamin B1)

Helps convert carbohydrates into energy.

Niacin (vitamin B3)

Helps digestive system, skin and nerves to function.

Retinol (Vitamin A )

Helps form & maintain healthy skin, teeth, bones & soft tissue

Cholecalciferol (vitamin D)

Helps the body absorb calcium and is made when the skin is exposed to the sun.

Cobalamin (B12)

Helps with formation of red blood cells and is important for metabolism.

Tocopherol (vitamin E)

Helps with the formation of red blood cells and is an antioxidant.

Folate (vitamin B9)

Helps with tissue growth and cell functions

Phosphorus

Mineral that helps form healthy bones and teeth. Helps body make energy. It's part of every cell membrane and every cell in the body needs phosphorus to function normally.

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

Needed for growth & repair of tissues throughout the body.

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

Works with other B vitamins and is important for growth and production of red blood cells.

Zinc

mineral important for normal growth, strong immunity and wound healing.

Magnesium

mineral that helps muscles and nerves function. Helps create energy and make proteins.

Potassium

mineral that helps with muscle and nervous system function. Also helps body to maintain the balance of water in the blood an body tissues.

Calcium

mineral vital for building strong bones and teeth.


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