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24 Cards in this Set
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Vitamin B1
Thiamin |
Maximize use of carbohydrates. Essential for proper function of heart, nervous system, muscle coordination.
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Vitamin B2
Riboflavin |
Aids in carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism. Promotes growth, needed for healthy eyes, skin, hair, nails
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Vitamin B3
Niacin |
Required for fat, carbohydrate, protein metabolism. Aids in brain function, keeps nervous system healthy
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Vitamin B5
Pantothenic acid |
Essential for metabolism of fats, carbohydrates and protein and to make fatty acids and cholesterol
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Vitamin B6
Pyridoxine |
Essential for amino acid and carbohydrate metabolism. Helps nervous system function properly. Aids in production of RBCs
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Vitamin B12
Cobalamin |
Forms and generates RBCs, needed for DNA synthesis, maintains a healthy nervous system.
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Folate
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Works with B12 to protect and develop nervous system, production of RNA and DNA. Needed to produce RBCs for babies in utero.
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Vitamin C
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Collagen production. Required for healthy skin, bones, cartilage, teeth, blood vessels. Promotes healing, aids iron absorption.
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Biotin
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Essential for energy production and metabolism of fats and protein. Required for healthy skin and hair.
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Vitamin A
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Required for healthy skin, eyes and hair. Helps body resist infection and maintains healthy mucus membranes
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Vitamin D
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Needed for calcium and phosphorus absorption and for healthy bones and teeth
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Vitamin E
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Natural antioxidant, helps healing, prevents scarring. Keeps nerves and RBCs healthy. Protects cell membranes.
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Vitamin K
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Promotes blood clotting
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Calcium
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Major component of bones and teeth. Necessary for the clotting of blood, BP regulation, and enzyme regulation
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Iron
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Essential component of hemoglobin
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Magnesium
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In combination with phosphorus and sodium, required for muscle and nerve function. Needed for energy. Maintains bone structure, regulates calcium balance
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Sodium
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Works with potassium to regulate floud and acid/alkali balance. Responsible for nerve and muscle function
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Potassium
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Works with sodium to regulate the body's fluid balance, maintains normal BP, heartbeat and nerve impulses
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Phosphorus
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Builds and maintains teeth and bones. Plays essential role in muscle and nerve function and in the quick release of energy
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Zinc
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Improves immunity and healing. Needed for healthy eyes, skin, nails, for growth and sexual development, for the activity of enzymes, for DNA and protein synthesis.
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Copper
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Needed in brain and RBC function, connective tissue synthesis
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Iodine
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Essential component of the thyroid hormones which regulates metabolic rate, growth, and promotes protein synthesis
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Selenium
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Works with Vitamin E as an antioxidant
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Fluorine
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Protects teeth against dental decay
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