Vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients p. 3
Minerals
Phosphorus. Bone and tooth formation, energy production. Deficiency leads to weakness, bone problems, and fatigue.
Minerals
Calcium. Bone and tooth health, transmission of nerve impulses, and muscle contractions. Insufficiency can lead to osteoporosis, muscle weakness, and cramps.
Vitamins
Vitamin K (phylloquinone). Maintaining blood coagulation. In case of deficiency, the risk of bleeding.
Vitamins
Vitamin E (tocopherol). Antioxidant, skin and hair health. Insufficient amounts can lead to muscle weakness, nerve damage, and anemia.
Vitamins
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Wound healing, immune support, iron absorption. A deficiency of vitamin C leads to weakness, bleeding gums, and reduced immunity.
Vitamins
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin). DNA synthesis, nervous system function, erythrocyte formation. In case of deficiency, anemia, fatigue, memory problems, and issues with the nervous system.
Vitamins
Vitamin B9 (folic acid). DNA synthesis, blood health, is important during pregnancy. In case of deficiency, anemia, fatigue, and neural tube defects in the fetus may occur.
Vitamins
Vitamin B7 (biotin). Carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism, skin, hair, and nail health. Insufficient levels can lead to skin rashes, hair loss, and depression.
Vitamins
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine). Protein metabolism, brain function. Insufficiency leads to irritability, depression, anemia, weak immunity.
Vitamins
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid). Metabolism of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. In case of deficiency: fatigue, depression, skin problems.
Vitamins
Vitamin B3 (niacin, nicotinic acid). Exchange of fats and carbohydrates, support of the nervous system. In case of deficiency, pellagra (dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia).
Vitamins
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin). Energy production, skin health, vision, and metabolism. Insufficient levels lead to cracks in the corners of the mouth, dry skin, and light sensitivity.
Vitamins
Vitamin B1 (thiamine). Carbohydrate metabolism and maintenance of the nervous system. In case of deficiency, the disease beriberi, weakness, disturbances in the functioning of the heart and nervous system.
Minerals
Sulfur. Synthesis of amino acids, collagen, and detoxification. A deficiency leads to problems with skin, joints, and delayed healing.
Vitamins
Vitamin K2 (menaquinone). Calcium transport in the body. Inadequacy leads to atherosclerosis, strokes, osteoporosis.
Vitamins
Vitamin A (retinol). Health of the skin, vision, and immune system. A deficiency can lead to night blindness, dry skin, and reduced immunity.