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Micronutrients and why we need them………………..
Known as micronutrients because they are needed in very minute quantities, we require vitamins and minerals to keep healthy and fit.
They are important for virtually all biochemical processes in our body. Our body does not manufacture micronutrients and that is why we must obtain them from the food we eat.
Approximately thirteen vitamins and twenty odd minerals are considered essential for good health. Our products are fortified with 29 vital micronutrients
Following is the list of vitamins and minerals and why they are necessary We need vitamin… Because…..
A
It is essential for
- Good vision, especially in dim light
- Healthy skin and hair
- Proper development of bones and teeth.
- It acts as an antioxidant
- It increases our resistance to infection by supporting immune function.
D
It is important for
- healthy bones and teeth
- helping in normal muscle contraction and nerve function
E
- It prevents premature skin aging
- It is a powerful antioxidant and helps fertility
- It is important for building immunity
- Proper functioning of hormones
K
It is essential for
- blood clotting
- proper kidney function
- healthy development of bones
B1
It is essential for
- normal growth and digestion.
- healthy nerves.
- energy metabolism
- preventing fatigue and moodiness and loss of appetite
B2
- It helps produce energy from protein, carbohydrates and fats.
- It promotes healthy skin, hair and nails.
- It aids in the production of red blood cells and thyroid hormones
- It is required for the proper function of nerves, eyes and adrenal glands.
B6
It is important for
- building immunity
- developing strong and healthy nerves Energy metabolism
- blood production
B12
It is important for
- converting protein, fat, carbohydrates into energy
- formation of red blood cells
- producing RNA and DNA -genetic material and nerves.
BIOTIN
It is required for
- energy metabolism
- the formation of proteins, carbohydrates and fats.
- healthy hair, skin and nails.
PANTOTHENIC ACID
It is essential for
- the formation and breakdown of many vital body compounds
- making bile
- building red blood cells.
- speeding up healing process of wounds, burns, cuts and abrasions.
C
It is required for
- the healing of cuts and broken bones
- boosts the immune system
- helps prevent common colds.
- protects against heart diseases as an antioxidant
- collagen formation
NIACIN
- It helps convert food into energy,
- build red blood cells
- maintain healthy skin
- develop healthy blood vessels
- for proper digestion
- Helps in regulating blood sugar levels.
- Helps in lowering blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
- Alleviates depression, insomnia and hyperactivity
FOLIC ACID
It is important for
- healthy hair, skin and nails
- healthy nerves
- building strong immunity
- the formation of RNA & DNA-the genetic material We need the mineral…. Because…..
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