Functions of Vitamins/Minerals

vitamin A (retinol)

night vision, cell growth and maintenance, health of skin and mucous membranes

B1 (thiamine)

heart, nerve, and muscle function; carbohydrate metabolism

B2 (riboflavin)

fat and protein metabolism

B3 (niacin)

carbohydrate and fat metabolism

B6 (pyroxidine)

amino acid metabolism

B12 (cobalamins)

protein and fat metabolism, nerve-cell maintenance, cell development

biotin (B7)

carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

immunity; iron absorption; structure of bones, muscle, and blood vessels

Vitamin D (calciferol)

calcium absorption; bone and tooth structure; structure of bones, muscle, and blood vessels

Vitamin E

protection of cells from destruction, formation of blood cells

folate

genetic material development, maintenance of red blood cells

vitamin K

normal blood clotting, bone growth

pantothenic acid

vitamin that helps release energy from carbohydrates and fats

calcium

helps with nerve and muscle function, bone and tooth development, normal blood clotting

magnesium

muscle contraction and structure; carbohydrate and protein metabolism

phosphorus

helps with energy production; formation and maintenance of bones and teeth

potassium (K)

muscle contraction; fluid balance; nerve muscle and heart function

sodium

fluid balance; acid-base balance; muscle and nerve function; glucose transport

iron

helps with formation of hemoglobin in red blood cells for oxygen transport; contributor to enzymes and protein

zinc

helps your immune system and metabolism function. Also important to wound healing and your sense of taste and smell. Trace mineral.