#1
Bones are a storage place for this mineral which also helps repair damaged osseous (Bone) tissue
Calcium
Helps build and maintain strong bones/teeth - part of the ATP (Adenosine Tri Phosphate) molecule that is the primary energy molecule of the body
Phosphorus
Helps nerves/heart functions - moves nutrients around the body. Helps maintain fluid balance and is largely known for it's anti muscle cramping functions
Potassium
Helps hold water in muscles; creating fluid balance.
Sodium
Aids in metabolism and primarily gets taken by adults trying to shorten the length of sickness.
Zinc
SUPER MINERAL!
Aids in about everything, Blood pressure regulation, blood sugar control, energy production, protein synthesis, key to immune system health, heartbeat regulator, sleep quality improvements, female reproduction system cycle symptoms lessen.
Magnesium
This mineral is vital for carrying oxygen throughout the body from the lungs. Helps create HEMOGLOBIN (Not blood)
"hemoglobin" is a protein in the blood that does ^^^
Iron
This mineral is essential for the body to help break down carbohydrates and fats. It also slows calcium loss (key to bone health). Helps move glucose into cells for energy
Chromium
This mineral is key for the thyroid to produce hormones that regulate metabolism; crucial for bone and brain development
Iodine
This mineral helps protect cells from free radicals; helps DNA reproduction; it is also helps boost white blood cells AKA immune system fighters; it also aids in fertility
Selenium
Water Soluble Vitamins need replaced often; or potentially bi daily.
True or False
True
Name for Vitamin B1 - which is needed for energy metabolism and NERVE FUNCTION
Name for Vitamin B3 - Helps in digestion, immune system, skin health. In HIGH DOSES, blood vessels dilate to increase blood flow and potentially aids in reduction of plaque in the vessels
Niacin
Name for Vitamin B2 - Helps the body produce RBC's helps the body absorb folate, and iron. Helps keep vision normal; and healthy skin
Riboflavin
Name for Vitamin B5 - helps is fatty acid synthesis (creation of fatty acid). Aids in hormone and cholesterol production.
Panthothenic Acid
Name for Vitamin B4 - Primarily helps create strong hair and nails; also helps metabolize carbs, fats, proteins.
Biotin
Name for Vitamin B6 - protein metabolism, helps make RBC's
Pyridoxine
Name for Vitamin B9 - The synthetic version is typically found in "enriched" white rice, and bread. The natural version is part of an enzyme needed to make DNA.
Give the synthetic version and you get double points
Folate and [Folic Acid]
Cyano and Methyl
Cobalamin
What is the name for Vitamin C
Ascorbic Acid
Fat Soluble vitamin that has the pre cursor Beta Carotine
Fat soluble that the body can make on it's own but with what ingredient?
Name the vitamin and ingredient
Vitamin D and Sunlight
Fat Soluble vitamin that is needed for the process of blood clotting
Vitamin K
Toxic levels of Chloride in the body give what symptom
Kidney Stones
What measurement is used for Micronutrients & Macronutrients