Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients we require day to day because of the many roles they play inside the body. These essential nutrients can be obtained by eating a healthy and varied diet however due to several factors, supplements are required to fulfil the low nutrient intake.
Water Soluble Vitamins
- Vitamin B
- Vitamin C
Absorbed directly into the bloodstream but only in limited amounts. Excess vitamins are removed via urine as waste.
Fat Soluble Vitamins
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K
Enters the blood via carrier proteins and are stored in fats to be released once required.
Trace Minerals
- Chromium
- Copper
- Fluoride
- Iodine
- Iron
- Manganese
- Molybdenum
- Selenium
- Zinc
Essential minerals only required in small amounts.
Author: Michelle Nguyen
July 2018
Vitex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
www.vitexpharma.com
