Nutrients RAT - Self Care

Vitamin A function

growth, skeleton/teeth, eyes

Vitamin D (Calciferol) function

bone formation, mineral homeostasis

Vitamin E (Tocopherol) function

Antioxidant

Vitamin K function

clotting factor activation, bone mineralization

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) function

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

Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) function

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

Folic acid (folate) function

cell division, DNA, brain/spinal cord development

niacin (nicotinic acid) function

aerobic respiration of cells, increases HDL and decreases trigs, total cholesterol, and LDLs

Thiamin (Vitamin B1) function

myocardial funciton, nerve cell function, carbohydrate metabolism

Calcium function

bones and teeth; ACh synthesis, muscle contractions, B12 absorption

Iron function

oxygen and electron transport

Magnesium function

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