NDT Lesson 1

VITAMIN A

Helps vision especially night vision, support the immune system, and helps maintain healthy skin and tissues.

VITAMIN D

Helps absorb calcium, keeps bones and teeth strong, and support muscle and immune function.

VITAMIN E

Acts as an antioxidant, protects cells from damage, and helps support immune function

VITAMIN K

helps blood clot properly and supports bone health

VITAMIN C

helps make collagen, helps the immune system function, acts as an antioxidant

B VITAMINS

help your body convert food into usable energy or ATP. They help the enzymes that turn carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into ATP.

VITAMIN B1 THIAMINE

converts carbohydrates into energy and support nerve function

VITAMIN B2 RIBOFLAVIN

energy production and maintaining healthy skin and tissues.

VITAMIN B3 NIACIN

energy metabolism and making NAD/NAD+, molecules involved in ATP production.

VITAMIN B5 PANTOTHENIC ACID

make coenzyme A, which is important for breaking down fats and carbohydrates

VITAMIN B6 PYRIDOXINE

protein metabolism and making neurotransmitters

VITAMIN B9 FOLATE

DNA production, making new cells, RBC formation, important during pregnancy

VITAMIN B12 COBALAMIN

making RBC (maturation and oxygen), maintaining nerves, DNA production

MINERALS

are inorganic elements naturally found in soil and water that become part of plants and animals.

SODIUM

major extracellular electrolyte. sends signal for the cell to work. for fluid balance, BP regulation, nerve impulse, and muscle contraction

CALCIUM

the most abundant mineral in the body. about 99% of this is stored in bones and teeth.

PHOSPHORUS

second most abundant mineral and works closely with calcium to create strong bones.

MAGNESIUM

import intracellular mineral, for muscle relaxation, nerve conduction, and ATP Production(the battery)

POTASSIUM

major intracellular electrolyte. Gives the resting phase for the contraction.

DEPOLARIZATION

if the sodium(signal) enters the cell, the potassium(rest) goes out of the cell.

REPOLARIZATION

after contraction, sodium(signal) goes out of the cell and potassium(rest) goes in to prepare for the next stimuli/contraction.

SULFUR

present in amino acids. helps build up of proteins at the ribosomes, and helps grow hair and nails

IRON

RBC/Hemoglobin production (goes to bone marrow to create RBC), Oxygen transport.

ZINC

for taste bud production and repair, wound healing, growth immunity, taste sensation

IODINE

essential for our thyroid hormone for metabolism growth.

SELENIUM

for antioxidant (Vitamin E and C), supports thyroid growth

COPPER

Iron metabolism, RBC formation, Connective tissue formation

FLUORIDE

for strong teeth (with calcium, phosphorus, and fluoride)

CHROMIUM

improves insulin functions (helps pancreas to release insulin)