Vitamins and Minerals - Key Nutrients for Health

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Are vitamins and minerals a nutrient?

Vitamins and minerals are a form of nutrient (called micronutrients) that are needed in small amounts. Although micronutrients don’t give us energy, they are involved in the metabolic processes that enable us to get energy from carbohydrates, protein and fat, which are also known as macronutrients.

What do vitamins and minerals do?

Vitamins and minerals are considered essential nutrients—because acting in concert, they perform hundreds of roles in the body. They help shore up bones, heal wounds, and bolster your immune system. They also convert food into energy, and repair cellular damage. But trying to keep track of what all these vitamins and minerals do can be confusing.

What is the difference between vitamins and minerals?

Although they are all considered micronutrients, vitamins and minerals differ in basic ways. Vitamins are organic and can be broken down by heat, air, or acid. Minerals are inorganic and hold on to their chemical structure. So why does this matter?

What vitamins & minerals are important to a healthy body?

Vitamins and minerals are essential substances that our bodies need to function normally. The known vitamins are vitamins A, C, D, E, and K and the B vitamins: thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxine (B6), cobalamin (B12), biotin, and folate/folic acid.

Do you need vitamins & minerals?

You only need very small amounts of vitamins and minerals in your diet. Most people can get all the vitamins and minerals they need from a healthy diet. Extra vitamins and minerals are sometimes called ‘supplements’. Taking too many supplements can cause health problems. Do I need to take vitamin supplements?

What Is Vitamins And Minerals

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Vitamins And Minerals Information

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