VITAMINS
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
MAIN BENEFITS TO BODY
Helps maintain and form healthy
teeth, bones, soft tissue, mucus
membranes, and skin.
Promotes healthy teeth and gums
as well as wound healings. It also
helps the body absorb iron and
maintain healthy tissue.
“Sunshine vitamin” helps the
body absorb calcium and
maintains proper blood levels of
calcium and phosphorus.
Helps form red blood cells and
vitamin K in the body.
Important in proper blood
coagulation which helps stop
bleeding.
Helps body cells change carbs into
energy. It’s also essential for the
function of the heart and healthy
nerve cells.
Important for body growth and
the production of red blood cells.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Helps maintain healthy skin and
nerves. It can also lower
cholesterol.
Folate (folic acid)
It’s needed for the production of
DNA (controls tissue growth and
cell function).
Food Examples
Biotin
Vitamin B6 & Vitamin B12
MINERALS
Calcium
Essential for metabolism of
proteins and carbs. It’s also
essential in the production of
hormones and cholesterol.
B6- helps maintain brain function.
Also plays a crucial role in protein
development.
B12- Helps maintain the central
nervous system.
MAIN BENEFITS TO BODY
Builds and maintains strong teeth
and bones. It also regulates
muscle contractions, blood
pressure, blood coagulation and
heartbeat.
Iron
Transports oxygen to all parts of
the body especially the red blood
cells.
Magnesium
Steadies hearth rhythm and
helps the body create energy and
proteins.
Potassium
Zinc
Phosphorus
Maintains healthy balance of
water in blood and body tissues.
Supports immune function,
reproduction and the nervous
system.
Builds strong bones and helps
red blood cells deliver oxygen.
Sodium
Selenium
Copper
Fluorine
Helps in balance of water and
acid-base in the body. It’s also
required for conduction of
nervous impulse.
Helps prevent cell damage and
regulates thyroid hormone
action.
Essential for activation of some
enzymes. It also plays a crucial
role in blood vessel and tissue
formation.
Prevents cavities and
strengthens bones and teeth.