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Water
Essential for life; solvent for chemical reactions; regulates body temperature.
Lipids
Dense energy source; essential fatty acids; absorbs fat-soluble vitamins.
Selenium
Antioxidant; protects cells from damage; supports thyroid health; plays a role in DNA synthesis.
Minerals
Function as cofactors; structural components of tissues; involved in osmoregulation.
Non-starch Polysaccharides
Main components of dietary fiber in plant cell walls; affect gut health and function.
Beta-Carotene
Precursor to vitamin A; antioxidant properties; supports immune system; eye health.
Vitamin A
Vision health; immune function; cellular communication; growth and development.
Phosphorus
Bone and teeth formation; energy metabolism; component of ATP.
Fiber
Aids in digestion and absorption; provides satiety; helps regulate blood sugar.
Molybdenum
Cofactor for enzymes that metabolize drugs and toxins; breaks down purines to prevent gout.
Cobalt
Part of Vitamin B12; important for red blood cell production; nerve function.
Vitamin E
Antioxidant; protects cell membranes; immune function; prevents oxidative stress.
Phytosterols
Reduce cholesterol absorption; improve cardiovascular health; found in plant-based foods.
Choline
Essential for cell membrane integrity; fat metabolism; neurotransmitter synthesis.
Vitamin K
Essential for blood clotting; bone metabolism; regulating blood calcium levels.
Fluoride
Strengthens tooth enamel; reduces the risk of dental caries; bone formation.
Zinc
Immune function; wound healing; DNA synthesis; growth and development.
Copper
Collagen synthesis; iron metabolism; immune system and nervous system function.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Improves heart health; anti-inflammatory properties; important for brain function.
Sodium
Maintains fluid balance; nerve impulse transmission; muscle contraction.
Iron
Component of hemoglobin and myoglobin; energy metabolism; oxygen transport.
Vitamin D
Promotes calcium absorption; bone growth and remodelling; immune function.
Magnesium
Bone health; cofactor in enzyme systems; muscle and nerve function; energy production.
Nucleotides
Serve as building blocks for nucleic acids; involved in energy transfer and metabolism.
B Vitamins
Energy metabolism; red blood cell formation; nervous system function.
Iodine
Essential for thyroid hormones; regulates metabolism; growth and development.
Manganese
Cofactor for enzymes; bone formation; antioxidant protection; metabolism of carbohydrates, amino acids, and cholesterol.
Antinutrients
Substances that reduce nutrient absorption; can be reduced by processing.
Vitamins
Organic compounds crucial for normal growth and nutrition; required in small quantities in the diet.
Enzymes
Speed up chemical reactions in digestion; can be added to feed to aid in breaking down nutrients.
Chloride
Maintains fluid and acid-base balance; component of gastric juice.
Vitamin C
Antioxidant; collagen synthesis; aids in iron absorption; immune system support.
Chromium
Enhances the action of insulin; important for glucose metabolism; may improve blood sugar control.
Amino Acids
Building blocks of proteins; some are essential and must be provided in the diet.
Probiotics
Live microorganisms promoting a healthy gut microbiota; improve digestion and immunity.
Carbohydrates
Primary energy source; provides dietary fiber; spares protein for other uses.
Calcium
Bone and teeth formation; blood clotting; muscle contraction; nerve function.
Potassium
Maintains fluid balance; nerve impulse transmission; muscle contraction; heart function.
Proteins
Build and repair tissues; enzymes and hormones; immune function; can be an energy source.
Prebiotics
Nondigestible food ingredients that promote the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the intestines.
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