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Normal vision, tissue strength, growth and tissue healing. Skin,night vision, and teeth.
Sources:Dark green leafy veggies,deep yellow&orange fruits and veggies, liver,milk, cheese eggs,fatty fish
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Maintain serum calcium and phosphorus aid in bone and teeth development.
Sources: Fortified milk, fish(salmon), egg yolks, sunlight |
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Antioxidant that protects cells from oxidation.
Sources: Whole grain bread and cereals, dark green leafy veggies, nuts, beans and peas, oils, avocado, liver |
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Normal blood clotting(prothrombin production), aids in bone metabolism.
Sources: Green leafy veggies, eggs, liver, spinach, lettuce,kale, cabbage, cheese |
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Functions as a co-enzyme in energy metabolism, promotes appetite,and assists with muscle actions through its role in nerve functioning.
Sources: Meats, grain, legumes, beef, liver, liver,nut oats, oranges, eggs,dried milk,seeds |
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Co-enzyme to release energy from cells, cell function growth and developement
Sources: Milk, meats, green leafy veggies, eggs,almond,milk,mushroom,salmon,spinach,liver |
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Aids in metabolism of fats, glucose and alcohol
Sources: Livers, nuts, legumes,avocado, peas,tuna,mushroom,sweet potato,turkey meat |
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Involved in the metabolism of fats.
Sources: Meats, whole grains,avocados,broccoli, dried peas,beans |
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Cellular function,synthesis of hemoglobin niacin and neurotransmitters.
Sources: Fish, beef,liver,potatoes, meats grain and legumes. |
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Used in fatty acid synthesis amino acid metabolism and the formation of glucose
Sources: Egg, cauliflower,avocado,mushroom, liver,almond |
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Synthesis of amino acids and hemoglobin, lower neural tube defect in fetus.
Sources: Liver, leafy greens, legumes, fruits,fruit juices, eggs,dairy products |
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Necessary for folate activation and RBC maturation
Sources: Meats, clams,oysters,grains, eggs, dairy products |
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Maintains fluid volume, allows muscle contractions, contribute to nerve impulses
Sources: Table salt, added salts, processed foods, butter |
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Maintains fluid volume inside/outside cells, muscle action, blood pressure, cardiovascular support
Sources: Oranges, dried fruits, tomatoes, avocados, dried peas, meats, broccoli, bananas |
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Assist with intracellular and extracellular fluid balance, aids digestion
Sources:Table salt |
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Bones, teeth, cardiovascular support, blood clotting, nerve transmission
Sources:Dairy, broccoli, kale, grains, egg yolks |
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Bone formation, catalyst for many enzyme reactions, nerve/ muscle function, smooth muscle relaxation.
Sources: Green leafy veggies, nuts, grains,tuna, halibut, chocolate |
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Energy transfer of RNA/DNA, acid-base balance, bone and teeth formation
Sources: Dairy, peas, soft drinks, meat, eggs, legumes |
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A component of vitamin structure, by product of protein metabolism
Sources: Proteins |
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Antioxidant, tissue,building,iron absorption
Sources: citrus fruits, juices and vegetables |
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