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The ABC's of Vitamins and Minerals

There are two types of vitamins: fat-soluble and water-soluble. Fat-solubles (A, D, E and K) are stored in fat tissues in the body and the liver. They wait around in the body fat until your body needs them. Water-soluble vitamins are different, they do not get stored in the body as much, but travel through the bloodstream. This group includes vitamin C and the B vitamins - B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B6 (pyridoxine), folic acid, B12 (cobalamine), biotin, and pantothenic acid.

Learn The Basics

Vitamin A is essential for healthy eyes, skin and bones. Sources are milk, cheese, butter, eggs, vegetables and fruits. Another good source is vitamin A 10,000, which also delays onset of degenerative diseases, such as cancer, while promoting a healthier, vibrant skin.

Vitamin B6 helps form red blood cells and a healthy nervous system. It can be found in meat, poultry, fish, bread and cereals.

Vitamin B12 aids in foming new cells and found in legumes, vegetables, nuts and beans.

Biotin is necessary for fat and carbohydrate metabolism. Get biotin from liver, kidney, eggs, milk, fish and nuts.

Vitamin C or ascorbic acid is essential for formation of tissues and helps the body absorb iron and recover from wounds. Some sources are citrus fruits, tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage and green peppers. GNC Vitamin C 500 enhances the body's immune system and prevents the onset of cough and flu.

Vitamin D can be found in milk, eggs and liver. It is essential for strong bones and teeth.

Vitamin E is an anti-oxidant and best found in vegetables and eggs. Another source is GNC Natural E 400, which has good againts atherosclerosis and improves blood cholesterol levels.

Folate is important in formation of red blood cells,a nd prevents anemia and birth defects. Get it from green leafy veggies.

vitamin K is crucial for normal clotting of blood. Good sources are veggies, pork, liver and vegetable oils.

Niacin is needed fro proper chemical reactions in cells and carbohydrate metabolism. Milk, cheese, liver, meat, eggs and enriched cereals are good sources.

Pantothenic Acid is used in energy metabolism. Meat and eggs are rich in this vitamin.

Riboflavin is needed for healthy skin and vision. Good sources are dairy products, green leafy veggies and whole grains.

Thiamin is used in energy metabolism. It can be found in pork, organ meats, legumes, nuts, whole grains and enriched cereal.

Calcium is needed for strong bones and teeth, muscle contraction and relaxation, blood clotting, nerve function, and blood pressure. Good sources are milk products and green leafy vegetables.

Chromium has a role in release of energy from blood sugar. It csn be found in meat, vegetable oil and whole grain cereals.

Flouride is essential for forming bones and prevent decay of teeth. Eat seafoods to get your daily requirement.

Iron helps produce hemoglobin, which carries oxygen from the lungs to body cells. sources or iron are red meat, organ meat, egg yolk, legumes, enriched cereals, and leafy veggies.

Phosphorus gives you strong bones and teeth and can be found in meat, eggs, poultry, milk products, legumes and nuts.

Potassium is crucial in transmitting nerve impulses and helps in the making of protein. Good sources are bananas, legumes, and meat.

Zinc is a trace mineral essential for function of enzymes and wound healing. Get it from seafood, meat and eggs.

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