Food tec micronutrients

What are the fat soluble vitamins?

A,D,E,K

What is Iron?

Sources: Beef, clams, turkey, chicken

Deficiency: Headaches, fatigue, weakness, blood loss

Functions: Energy metabolism, transporting oxygen around the body

Excess: Joint pain, abdominal pain, liver disease heart problems

What is vitamin E?

Sources: Nuts, seeds,olive oil, vegetable oil

Deficiency: Neurological problems, vision problems, fatigue

Functions : Immune system support, skin health

Excess: Hormonal imbalance, Poop issues, fatigue muscle

What is vitamin C?

Sources: Orange, lemons, pineapple, broccoli

Deficiency: Bruising, wobbly teeth, fatigue

Function: Collagen production, immune system, skin health

Excess: Iron, Kidney stones, Poopie issues

What is iodine?

Sources: Seaweed, tuna shrimp, milk, cheese

Deficiency: Weight gain, swelling, thyroid issues

Functions: Thyroid hormone production

Excess: Nausea, fatigue, rashes, hyperthyroidism

What is sodium?

Sources: Soy sauce, salt, parmasean

Deficiency: Hyondtremia

Function: Maintaining bodys fluid balance

Excess: Hypertremia, seizures

What is vitamin A?

Sources: Spinach, mango, eggs, oily fish

Deficiency: Increased infections, night blindness, dry/itchy skin

Functions: Antioxidant vitamin, healthy skin, good vision in dim light, growth and development

Excess: Can lead to poisoning

What is vitamin K?

Sources: Green vegetable, olive oil, cereals, soybean oil

Deficiency: Excess bleeding, weak bones, easy bruising

Functions: Bone health, wound health, heart health

Excess: Pale skin, increased sweating, muscle stiffness

What is calcium?

Sources: Cheese, milk, kale, broccoli

Deficiency: Muscle aches, hormonal changes

Function: Bone health, blood clotting, cardiovascular health

Excess: Digestive problem, Weakening of bones

What is vitamin D?

Sources: Sunlight, oily fish, red meat, egg yolk

Deficiency: Bone and muscle pain, weakness, fatigue

Function: Helps keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy, cell growth

Excess: Kidney problems, weakness, nausea, constipation