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Essential Vitamins and Minerals

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Vitamin A

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Important for vision, immune function, and skin health.

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

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Vital for amino acid metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis, and hemoglobin production.

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Vitamin K

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Necessary for blood clotting and bone metabolism.

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Zinc

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Involved in immune function, wound healing, DNA synthesis, and cell division.

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

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Essential for the synthesis of coenzyme A (CoA) and acyl carrier proteins.

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

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Involved in energy production and helps maintain healthy skin and eyes.

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

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Supports energy metabolism and DNA repair. Also helps maintain healthy skin.

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Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)

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Important for red blood cell formation and neurological function.

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Magnesium

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Involved in more than 300 enzymatic reactions, including energy production and protein synthesis.

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Copper

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Important for iron metabolism, energy production, and the formation of connective tissues.

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Vitamin D

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Regulates calcium and phosphorus levels in the blood, promoting bone health.

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Vitamin B9 (Folate)

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Essential for DNA synthesis and repair, cell division, and growth. Particularly important during pregnancy.

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Selenium

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Has antioxidant properties and helps protect cells from damage.

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Manganese

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Acts as a cofactor for multiple enzymes, important for bone formation and antioxidant protection.

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Vitamin C

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Important for collagen synthesis, antioxidant activity, and immune function.

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Iron

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Crucial for the formation of hemoglobin and certain enzymes.

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Potassium

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Maintains normal fluid balance, muscle contractions, and nerve signals.

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Phosphorus

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Helps form bones and teeth, and is involved in the body's energy metabolism.

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

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Critical for energy metabolism and nerve function.

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Vitamin B7 (Biotin)

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Plays a role in the metabolism of fatty acids, amino acids, and glucose.

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Vitamin E

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Acts as an antioxidant and plays a role in immune function.

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Calcium

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Vital for bone health, muscle function, and nerve signaling.

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Molybdenum

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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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Iodine

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Critical for the synthesis of thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolic rate and support growth and development.

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Chromium

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Enhances insulin action and is involved in carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism.

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