What do your vitamins do for you?
If you’re diet isn’t already providing all of the vitamins your body needs, you may consider adding supplements. But what vitamins and supplements do you need? Here’s a list to help you select the right vitamins for your lifestyle:
Vitamin A is important for vision, our immune system and reproduction.
Vitamin D is important for regulation of calcium and phosphorus absorption, maintenance of healthy bones and teeth.
Vitamin E is an antioxidant. It helps protect against cell damage. Is key for strong immunity, healthy skin and eyes.
Vitamin K is important in blood clotting.
All B vitamins help the body convert food carbohydrates into fuel (glucose), which the body uses to produce energy.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) helps the body metabolize fats and protein.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) crucial in breaking down food components, absorbing other nutrients, and maintaining tissues.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) releases energy into the body’s cells. Reduces high blood cholesterol levels.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) helps lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and raises HDL (good) cholesterol.
Vitamin B7 (Biotin) helps keep skin, nails, hair, eyes, liver and nervous system healthy.
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) helps support adrenal function, help calm and maintain a healthy nervous system and are necessary for key metabolic processes.
Vitamin B9 (Folate) is crucial for proper brain function and plays an important role in mental and emotional health.
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) helps produce healthy levels of red blood cells.
Vitamin C helps the body form and maintain connective tissue, including bones, blood vessels and skin.
Choline is critical in normal liver metabolism.
Sodium helps maintain normal blood pressure and normal function of muscles and nerves.
Potassium prevents heart disease.
Chloride helps maintain proper blood volume, blood pressure, and pH of bodily fluids.
Calcium is required for the formation of bones and for bodily functions like muscle contractions and blood clotting.
Phosphorus helps keep bones and teeth strong.
Magnesium is crucial for nerve transmission, muscle contraction, blood circulation, energy production, nutrient metabolism and bone cell formation.
Iron helps red blood cells provide oxygen to your cells and tissues. Increases energy.
Zinc necessary for proper function of immune system and digestion.
Selenium is necessary for cognitive function, a healthy immune system and fertility of both men and women.
Iodine regulates metabolism and development in both skeleton and brain.
Copper plays a role in formation of connective tissue and in normal function of muscles and the immune and nervous system.
Manganese is important for healthy bone structure, bone metabolism, and helping to create essential enzymes for building bones.
Fluoride prevents disease and tooth decay.
Chromium is essential for processing and regulating blood sugar, helps insulin transport glucose into cells, where it can be used for energy.
Molybdenum is crucial for human health. Acts as a catalyst for enzymes and helps facilitate the breakdown of amino acids.
Water regulates body temperature. Helps improve skin color and building of new cells.
Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.