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Vitamin C
Essential for the growth, development, and repair of all body tissues, immune function, and iron absorption.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Improves heart health, supports mental health, and reduces inflammation.
Protein
Builds and repairs tissues, makes enzymes and hormones, and is a building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood.
Calcium
Crucial for bone health, muscle function, and nerve signaling.
Fiber
Helps regulate the body's use of sugars, helping to keep hunger and blood sugar in check.
Iron
Essential for blood production and oxygen transport in the body.
Vitamin D
Maintains healthy bones and teeth, supports the immune system, brain, and nervous system.
Potassium
Key for muscle contractions, nerve signals, and fluid balance within the body.
Antioxidants
Protects your cells against free radicals, which may play a role in heart disease, cancer and other diseases.
Vitamin A
Important for vision, the immune system, and reproduction. Also helps the heart, lungs, kidneys, and other organs work properly.
Magnesium
Involved in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body. Helps maintain normal nerve and muscle function.
Zinc
Helps the immune system fight off invading bacteria and viruses. Also important for making proteins and DNA.
Folate (Folic Acid)
Crucial for proper brain function and plays an important role in mental and emotional health.
Vitamin B12
Keeps the body's nerve and blood cells healthy and helps make DNA, the genetic material in all cells.
Probiotics
Supports a healthy balance of gut bacteria and has been linked to a wide range of health benefits.
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