Micronutrient Key Benefits Flashcards
What are the key benefits of Vitamin A (Retinol)?
Fat Soluble Vitamin
Vision, immune function, skin health.
What are the key benefits of Vitamin D (Calciferol)?
Fat Soluble Vitamin
Bone health, calcium absorption, immune regulation.
What are the key benefits of Vitamin E (Tocopherol)?
Fat Soluble Vitamin
Antioxidant, skin health, immune function.
What are the key benefits of Vitamin K?
Fat Soluble Vitamin
Blood clotting, bone health.
What are the key benefits of Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)?
Water Soluble Vitamin
Energy metabolism, nerve function.
What are the key benefits of Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)?
Water Soluble Vitamin
Energy production, skin and eye health.
What are the key benefits of Vitamin B3 (Niacin)?
Water Soluble Vitamin
Energy production, DNA repair, cholesterol levels.
What are the key benefits of Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)?
Water Soluble Vitamin
Energy metabolism, coenzyme A synthesis, hormone production.
What are the key benefits of Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)?
Water Soluble Vitamin
Protein metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis.
What are the key benefits of Vitamin B7 (Biotin)?
Water Soluble Vitamin
Energy metabolism, hair and skin health.
What are the key benefits of Vitamin B9 (Folate)?
Water Soluble Vitamin
DNA synthesis, cell growth, red blood cell formation.
What are the key benefits of Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)?
Water Soluble Vitamin
Red blood cell production, nerve function, energy metabolism.
What are the key benefits of Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)?
Water Soluble Vitamin
Antioxidant, immune function, collagen synthesis.
What are the key benefits of Calcium?
Macrominerals
Bone health, muscle function, nerve signaling.
What are the key benefits of Phosphorus?
Macrominerals
Bone health, energy metabolism.
What are the key benefits of Magnesium?
Macrominerals
Muscle and nerve function, energy production.
What are the key benefits of Sodium?
Macrominerals
Fluid balance, nerve signaling.
What are the key benefits of Potassium?
Macrominerals
Muscle function, heart health.
What are the key benefits of Chloride?
Macrominerals
Fluid balance, stomach acid production.
What are the key benefits of Sulphur?
Macrominerals
Protein synthesis, detoxification.
What are the key benefits of Iron?
Trace Minerals
Red blood cell formation, oxygen transport.
What are the key benefits of Zinc?
Trace Minerals
Immune function, wound healing.
What are the key benefits of Copper?
Trace Minerals
Energy production, iron metabolism.
What are the key benefits of Manganese?
Trace Minerals
Bone formation, metabolism.
What are the key benefits of Iodine?
Trace Minerals
Thyroid hormone production.
What are the key benefits of Selenium?
Trace Minerals
Antioxidant function, thyroid health.
What are the key benefits of Fluoride?
Trace Minerals
Dental health, bone strength.
What are the key benefits of Chromium?
Trace Minerals
Insulin function, blood sugar regulation.
What are the key benefits of Molybdenum?
Trace Minerals
Enzyme function.
What are the key benefits of Choline?
Brain development, liver function.
What are the key benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids?
DHA, EPA
Brain and heart health.
What are the key benefits of Antioxidants?
Flavonoids, Polyphenols
Protects cells from damage.
