Self Care Essential Nutrients/Vitamins RAT

Nutrient: Vitamin A

Function: growth, skeleton/teeth, eyes

Nutrients: Vitamin D (calciferol)

Function: bone formation, mineral homeostasis

Nutrient: Vitamin E (tocopherol)

Function: antioxidant

Nutrient: Vitamin K

clotting factor, activation, bone mineralization

Nutrient: Vitamin C

Function: precursor of collagen (skin), osteoid (bones), dentin (teeth), iron absorption

Nutrient: Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)

Function: bone marrow cells, CNS, GI tract, fat, protein, and carb metabolism; folate metabolism

Nutrient: Folic Acid (folate)

Function: cell division, DNA, brain/spinal development

Nutrient: Niacin (nicotinic acid)

Function: aerobic respiration of cells; INCREASES HDL and DECREASES trigs, total cholesterol, and LDL

Nutrient: Thiamin (vitamin B1)

Function: myocardial function, nerve cell function, carbohydrate metabolism

Nutrient: Calcium

Function: bones and teeth, ACh synthesis, muscle contractions, B12 absorption

Nutrient: Iron

Function: oxygen and electron transport

Nutrient: Magnesium

Function: improve sleep, brain health, bone structure, enzyme function, nerve and electrical potentials, heartburn/constipation