Essential Nutrients for Health and Wellness
Vitamins and minerals play crucial roles in maintaining good health, from supporting immune function to building strong bones. Learn about the importance of key nutrients like Vitamin C, Iron, and Calcium, and how their deficiencies can lead to various health issues. Explore the significance of electrolyte minerals in fluid balance and muscle function.
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Vitamins Fat Soluble Water Soluble C Immune system, collagen, wounds (citrus, broccoli) B-complex Folate neural tube (whole grains, dark green veggies, nuts): *spina bifida Thiamin -*beriberi Riboflavin Niacin -- *pellagra A Eyesight (r/o/y F&V) D Bones (sunlight, milk) E cell membranes K blood CLOTTING
VITAMINS Folate Vitamin C Vitamin D Prevent neural tube birth defects Whole grains, dark green veggies Immune system, collagen, heal wounds CITRUS, broccoli AKA Ascorbic acid Build bones and teeth Fortified in our milk Also comes from the sun
Minerals MACRO TRACE Iron: *anemia Iodine: *goiter Copper: Zinc: Fluoride: All for building bones and teeth Calcium: *osteoporosis Phosphorus: Magnesium:
MINERALS MOST DEFICIENT IN THE USA: Red meats, leafy greens Function: build red blood cells Deficiency: Anemia (low red blood cell count) Iron Milk & Dairy, green veggies Function: bones and teeth Deficiency: Osteoporosis CALCIUM
ELECTROLYTE MINERALS **SALTY (NaCl) Bananas (Potassium)** SODIUM (Na) CHLORIDE (Cl) POTASSIUM Maintain fluid balance Prevent cramps Maintain fluid balance ELECTROLYTES maintain fluid balance in cells, tissues and muscles. They are imbalanced easily when you are dehydrated. To prevent cramps, get your electrolytes!!!
