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Vitamins |
Vitamin | What the vitamin does |
Significant food sources |
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B1 (thiamin) | Supports energy metabolism and nerve function | spinach, green peas, tomato juice, watermelon, sunflower seeds, lean ham, lean pork chops, soy milk |
B2 (riboflavin) | Supports energy metabolism, normal vision and skin health |
spinach, broccoli, mushrooms, eggs, milk, liver, oysters, clams |
B3 (niacin) | Supports energy metabolism, skin health, nervous system and digestive system |
spinach, potatoes, tomato juice, lean ground beef, chicken breast, tuna (canned in water), liver, shrimp |
Biotin | Energy metabolism, fat synthesis, amino acid metabolism, glycogen synthesis |
widespread in foods |
Pantothenic Acid | Supports energy metabolism |
widespread in foods |
B6 (pyridoxine) | Amino acid and fatty acid metabolism, red blood cell production |
bananas, watermelon, tomato juice, broccoli, spinach, acorn squash, potatoes, white rice, chicken breast |
Folate | Supports DNA synthesis and new cell formation | tomato juice, green beans, broccoli, spinach, asparagus, okra, black-eyed peas, lentils, navy, pinto and garbanzo beans |
B12 | Used in new cell synthesis, helps break down fatty acids and amino acids, supports nerve cell maintenance | meats, poultry, fish, shellfish, milk, eggs |
C (ascorbic acid) | Collagen synthesis, amino acid metabolism, helps iron absorption, immunity, antioxidant |
spinach, broccoli, red bell peppers, snow peas, tomato juice, kiwi, mango, orange, grapefruit juice, strawberries |
A (retinol) | Supports vision, skin, bone and tooth growth, immunity and reproduction |
mango, broccoli, butternut squash, carrots, tomato juice, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, beef liver |
D | Promotes bone mineralization | self-synthesis via sunlight, fortified milk, egg yolk, liver, fatty fish |
E | Antioxidant, regulation of oxidation reactions, supports cell membrane stabilization | polyunsaturated plant oils (soybean, corn and canola oils), wheat germ, sunflower seeds, tofu, avocado, sweet potatoes, shrimp, cod |
K | Synthesis of blood-clotting proteins, regulates blood calcium |
Brussels sprouts, leafy green vegetables, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, liver |
Minerals
Mineral | What the mineral does |
Significant food sources |
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Sodium | Maintains fluid and electrolyte balance, supports muscle contraction and nerve impulse transmissions | salt, soy sauce, bread, milk, meats |
Chloride | Maintains fluid and electrolyte balance, aids in digestion | salt, soy sauce, milk, eggs, meats |
Potassium | Maintains fluid and electrolyte balance, cell integrity, muscle contractions and nerve impulse transmission | potatoes, acorn squash, artichoke, spinach, broccoli, carrots, green beans, tomato juice, avocado, grapefruit juice, watermelon, banana, strawberries, cod, milk |
Calcium | Formation of bones and teeth, supports blood clotting | milk, yogurt, cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, tofu, sardines, green beans, spinach, broccoli |
Phosphorus | Formation of cells, bones and teeth, maintains acid-base balance | all animal foods (meats, fish, poultry, eggs, milk) |
Magnesium | Supports bone mineralization, protein building, muscular contraction, nerve impulse transmission, immunity | spinach, broccoli, artichokes, green beans, tomato juice, navy beans, pinto beans, black-eyed peas, sunflower seeds, tofu, cashews, halibut |
Iron | Part of the protein hemoglobin (carries oxygen throughout body's cells) | artichoke, parsley, spinach, broccoli, green beans, tomato juice, tofu, clams, shrimp, beef liver |
Zinc | A part of many enzymes, involved in production of genetic material and proteins, transports vitamin A, taste perception, wound healing, sperm production and the normal development of the fetus | spinach, broccoli, green peas, green beans, tomato juice, lentils, oysters, shrimp, crab, turkey (dark meat), lean ham, lean ground beef, lean sirloin steak, plain yogurt, Swiss cheese, tofu, ricotta cheese |
Selenium | Antioxidant. Works with vitamin E to protect body from oxidation | seafood, meats and grains |
Iodine | Component of thyroid hormones that help regulate growth, development and metabolic rate | salt, seafood, bread, milk, cheese |
Copper | Necessary for the absorption and utilization of iron, supports formation of hemoglobin and several enzymes | meats, water |
Manganese | Facilitates many cell processes | widespread in foods |
Fluoride | Involved in the formation of bones and teeth, helps to make teeth resistant to decay | fluoridated drinking water, tea, seafood |
Chromium | Associated with insulin and is required for the release of energy from glucose | vegetable oils, liver, brewer's yeast, whole grains, cheese, nuts |
Molybdenum | Facilitates many cell processes | legumes, organ meats |
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