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Essential Vitamins and Minerals
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Vitamin A
Important for vision, immune function, and skin health.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
Critical for energy metabolism and nerve function.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Involved in energy production and helps maintain healthy skin and eyes.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Supports energy metabolism and DNA repair. Also helps maintain healthy skin.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Essential for the synthesis of coenzyme A (CoA) and acyl carrier proteins.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Vital for amino acid metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis, and hemoglobin production.
Vitamin B7 (Biotin)
Plays a role in the metabolism of fatty acids, amino acids, and glucose.
Vitamin B9 (Folate)
Essential for DNA synthesis and repair, cell division, and growth. Particularly important during pregnancy.
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
Important for red blood cell formation and neurological function.
Vitamin C
Important for collagen synthesis, antioxidant activity, and immune function.
Vitamin D
Regulates calcium and phosphorus levels in the blood, promoting bone health.
Vitamin E
Acts as an antioxidant and plays a role in immune function.
Vitamin K
Necessary for blood clotting and bone metabolism.
Calcium
Vital for bone health, muscle function, and nerve signaling.
Iron
Crucial for the formation of hemoglobin and certain enzymes.
Magnesium
Involved in more than 300 enzymatic reactions, including energy production and protein synthesis.
Phosphorus
Helps form bones and teeth, and is involved in the body's energy metabolism.
Potassium
Maintains normal fluid balance, muscle contractions, and nerve signals.
Selenium
Has antioxidant properties and helps protect cells from damage.
Zinc
Involved in immune function, wound healing, DNA synthesis, and cell division.
Copper
Important for iron metabolism, energy production, and the formation of connective tissues.
Iodine
Critical for the synthesis of thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolic rate and support growth and development.
Manganese
Acts as a cofactor for multiple enzymes, important for bone formation and antioxidant protection.
Chromium
Enhances insulin action and is involved in carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism.
Molybdenum
A trace element that is a cofactor for enzymes involved in the metabolism of sulfur-containing amino acids and some toxins.
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