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 in 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.
Major Minerals
+ Calcium
+ Chloride
+ Magnesium
+ Phosphorus
+ Potassium
+ Sodium
+ Sulphur
Maintain the proper balance of water in the body.
Trace Minerals
+ Chromium
+ Copper
+ Fluoride
+ Iodine
+ Iron
+ Manganese
+ Molybdenum
+ Selenium
+ Zinc
Essential minerals only required in small amounts.
Author:
Michelle Nguyen
