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Vitamin B-complexes
water-soluble
metabolic coenzymes
production of nucleic acids and RBC
Vitamin C
water-soluble
collagen synthesis
antioxidant
Vitamin A
fat-soluble
component of visual pigments
maintenance of epithelial tissue
Vitamin D
fat-soluble
produced naturally in skin when exposed to UV rays
aids in absorption
used with calcium and phosphate in bone formation and upkeep
Vitamin E
fat-soluble
antioxidant
retains membrane integrity
Vitamin K
fat-soluble
aids in blood clotting
Calcium (Ca)
macronutrient
bone and tooth formation
blood clotting
muscle function
Phosphorous (P)
macronutrient
bone and tooth formation
acid-base balance
nucleotide synthesis
Sulfur (S)
macronutrient
component of certain amino acids
Potassium (K)
acid-base balance
osmotic balance
nerve function
Chlorine (Ch)
macronutrient
acid-base balance
formation of gastric juice (hydrochloric acid)
osmotic balance
Sodium (Na)
macronutrient
acid-base balance
water balance
nerve function
Magnesium (Mg)
macronutrient
enzyme cofactor
ATP bioenergetics
Iron (Fe)
micronutrient
component of hemoglobin and electron carriers
enzyme cofactor
Fluorine (F)
maintenance of tooth structure
Iodine (I)
component of thyroid hormones
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Vitamin and Mineral Functions
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3/28/2012, 4:55:01 AM
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