Vitamin B1 (thiamine) |
Carbohydrate metabolism, supports appetite and nervous system function |
Whole grain cereals, legumes, beans, nuts, liver, pork |
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) |
Healthy skin and eyes, part of coenzymes in energy metabolism |
Dairy, meat, leafy greens, whole grains |
Vitamin B3 (niacin) |
Part of coenzyme in energy metabolism, maintains healthy skin and digestive system |
Tuna, dairy, meat, nuts, proteins, whole grains |
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) |
Protein absorption and metabolism, aids in red blood cell formation |
Whole grain cereals, vegetables, meats, nuts, eggs, bananas |
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) |
Energy metabolism, nervous system and mental health |
Meat, fish, yogurt, cheese, eggs, soybeans, spinach |
Vitamin D |
Bone and teeth growth, calcium absorption |
Sunlight, milk, egg, fish liver oils |
Vitamin K |
Blood clotting cascade |
Green leafy vegetables, milk, liver, potatoes |
Calcium |
Strengthens bones, teeth, muscular tissue, muscle action and nerve function, blood clotting |
Milk and dairy products |
Chromium |
Glucose metabolism, increases effectiveness of insulin, fatty acid and cholesterol synthesis |
Salt, soy sauce, brewers yeast, whole grain cereals |
Folic acid |
Part of coenzymes for new cell formation, prevention of neural tube defects, protein metabolism, proper brain function |
Leafy green vegetables, liver, fortified grain products, legumes, seeds |
Iron |
Part of hemoglobin and myoglobin, increases resistance to stress and disease |
Meats, legumes, eggs, fish, beans |
Magnesium |
Bone mineralization, enzyme action, nerve function |
Nuts, leafy green vegetables, seafood, whole grains |
Potassium |
pH balance, nerve function, fluid balance, influences muscle activity |
Avocado, banana, yogurt, orange, leafy greens |
Zinc |
Immune function, cell division, cell growth, carbohydrate breakdown |
Seafood, meat, nuts, seeds, chocolate |