All Vitamins and Minerals
🧬 Essential Vitamins
🟠 Fat-Soluble Vitamins
These are stored in the body:
- Vitamin A – Vision, immunity, skin health
- Vitamin D – Bone strength, calcium absorption, immunity
- Vitamin E – Antioxidant, protects cells
- Vitamin K – Blood clotting, bone health
🔵 Water-Soluble Vitamins
Need regular intake (not stored much):
- Vitamin C – Immunity, skin, wound healing
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) – Energy production
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) – Cell growth
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin) – Metabolism, nervous system
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) – Hormone production
- Vitamin B6 – Brain development, mood regulation
- Vitamin B7 (Biotin) – Hair, skin, nails
- Vitamin B9 (Folate) – DNA formation, pregnancy health
- Vitamin B12 – Nerve function, red blood cells
⚙️ Essential Minerals
🔹 Major Minerals (needed in larger amounts)
- Calcium – Bones, teeth, muscle function
- Magnesium – Muscle relaxation, nerve function, sleep
- Potassium – Heart health, fluid balance
- Sodium – Nerve signals, hydration balance
- Phosphorus – Bones, energy production
🔸 Trace Minerals (needed in small amounts)
- Iron – Oxygen transport in blood
- Zinc – Immunity, wound healing
- Iodine – Thyroid function
- Selenium – Antioxidant, thyroid support
- Copper – Iron metabolism
- Manganese – Bone formation, metabolism
- Fluoride – Dental health
🧠 What “Ultimate Health” Really Needs
Getting all nutrients isn’t just about a list—it’s about balance:
- Eat a mix of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and healthy fats
- Stay hydrated
- Get sunlight (for Vitamin D)
- Avoid excess supplements unless needed
🥗 Simple Rule to Cover Most Nutrients
- Fruits (like Rose Apple, bananas, oranges) → vitamins
- Vegetables (leafy greens) → minerals + fiber
- Protein (eggs, fish, legumes) → B vitamins + iron
- Nuts & seeds → magnesium, zinc
- Dairy / alternatives → calcium
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