Provides energy via carbohydrate metabolism. Promotes muscle function and nerve conduction.
Sources: beef, liver, pork, nuts, seeds, whole grains

Antioxidant
Growth of collagen tissue, skin; wound healing. Helps keep teeth and gums healthy.
Source: Citrus fruits, papaya, strawberries, green/red pepper, parsley, turnip

Essential component of protein/hemoglobin that transports 02 in blood
Serves as a component of enzymes

Needed for proper nerve conduction especially the heart and muscles. Helps maintain healthy BP level

Excess of this vitamin can result in peripheral neuropathy (numbness, pain, and tingling of extremities)

Antioxidant, red blood cell production.
Metabolism of carbs into glucose
Source: eggs, milk, dairy, broccoli. spinach, mushrooms, cereals, bread

Vitamins A, D, E, K

Normal water distribution electrical balance in cells have impulse transmission

Regulates body compartment fluid levels, acid base balance. Needed for proper nerve contraction and muscle contraction

Deficiency of this vitamin causes SCURVY ( bleeding gums, dry skin, petechia, poor wound healing, dry hair, and anemia.

Improves circulation, helps breakdown fats and proteins. Promotes healthy hair, skin, eyes, and liver.
Source: meat, beats, yeast, fish, milk, sunflower seeds, peanuts

Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B12 & C

Promotes healthy bones and teeth

Maintains body temperature, transports vitamins, minerals, electrolytes cushions brain/spinal cord, lubricates joints, carries toxins out of body

Deficiency of this Mineral can cause anorexia, fatigue, fragile bones, bone pain, bone loss, and increased irritability

Assist enzyme functions
Essential in protein metabolism. Promotes healthy nervous system and immune system function.
Source: meat, fish, poultry, fruits, potatoes, liver, fortified cereals

Calcium, Chloride, Fluoride, Iron. Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Sodium are all

Supports muscle contraction, and nerve conduction, electrical conduction of the heart and energy production

Vegans may be at risk for a deficiency of this mineral

Deficiency of this mineral causes muscle weakness, and cramping

Helps develop and maintain nervous system.
Essential for red blood cell production, formation and DNA production.
Sources: sardines, salmon, cod, scallops .yogurt, mile veal

99 % found in structure of teeth and bones
1% in blood for clotting and electrical conduction of the heart and muscle contraction

Serves as a structural component of bone and cell membranes

Deficiency of this vitamin can result in " the four D's" Dermatitis, Diarrhea, Dementia, and Death.

Deficiency of this mineral causes tooth decay