R E V I E W O F V I TA M I N S & M I N E R A L S

Valeria Baltazar MS, NDTR

V I TA M I N S
V I TA M I N A : B E TA -
CAROTENE

• Functions:
Vision/Eye health
Skin health
Bone and tooth growth
Immunity
• Deficiency:
Night blindness
Vision impairment
Hyperkeratosis
Headaches
T H E B V I TA M I N S
V I TA M I N C

• Functions
Collagen synthesis
Antioxidant
Immunity
Absorb iron
• Deficiency:
Anemia
Fragile bones
Infections
Bone health decrease
Depression
V I TA M I N D

• Functions:
Bone health
Calcium absorption
• Deficiency:
Rickets
Decrease in bone health
Weakness
V I TA M I N E

• Functions:
Antioxidant
Cell membrane
• Deficiency:
Red blood cell breakage
Nerve damage
V I TA M I N K

• Functions:
Synthesis of specific proteins
blood clotting proteins
bone proteins
• Deficiency:
Hemorrhaging
MINERALS
CALCIUM

• Functions:
Bone health
Blood clotting
Muscle contraction
Nerve functions
• Deficiency:
Osteoporosis
Rickets
CHROMIUM

• Function:
Fatty acid and cholesterol
synthesis
• Deficiency:
Increase blood sugar
Increase cholesterol
Diabetes or Heart disease
COPPER

• Function:
Formation of red blood cells
Iron absorption
Immune system
Bone health
• Deficiency:
Anemia
Decrease bone health
Irregular heartbeat
Thyroid problems
IODINE

• Function:
Thyroid hormones
Bone and brain development
• Deficiency:
Goiter (enlarged thyroid)
Hypothyroidism
IRON

• Function:
Growth and development
Hemoglobin
Oxygen transport
• Deficiency:
Anemia
Fatigue
Lack of oxygen
MAGNESIUM

• Function:
Muscle and nerve function
Blood sugar levels
Blood pressure
Protein, bone and DNA formation
Calcium and Potassium uptake
• Deficiency:
Weak bones
Disorientation
Dizziness
PHOSPHORUS

• Function:
Growth, maintenance and repair of
tissues and cells
DNA and RNA
Balance of vitamins and minerals
(Vit D, I, Mg, Zn)
• Deficiency:
Bone pain,
Fatigue
Bone health declines
P O TA S S I U M

• Function:
Nerve function
Muscle function
Maintain fluid levels
• Deficiency:
Acne
Constipation
Thirst
Skin problems
SODIUM

• Function:
Control blood pressure and blood
volume
Bone and nerve function
Balance of water and minerals
• Deficiency:
Increase infections
Fatigue
Confusion
SULFUR

• Function:
Build and fix DNA
Protect cells from damage
Health of skin, tendons and
ligaments
• Deficiency:
Dry skin
Bacterial infections
Infections
ZINC

• Function:
DNA and protein creation
Cell growth
Immune system
Healing damaged tissue
• Deficiency:
Brittle nails
Decreased concentration
Fatigue
Dry skin
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