Nutrient Functions
C
Tissue growth and repair; collagen production; maintaining healthy teeth and bones.
B1
Helps regulate appetite
B2
Necessary for healthy skin; hair and eyes; Helps fight free radicals (i.e. an antioxidant); Promotes red blood cell production.
B3
Necessary for healthy skin, hair and eyes; sex hormone creation in adrenal gland
B5
Helps maintain a healthy digestive tract; important in converting other B vitamins into useful compounds; sex hormone creation in adrenal gland.
B6
Helps maintain normal brain function; produces hormones to regulate mood and sleep (norepinephrine and melatonin)
B7
Helps metabolize fats, strengthen hair and nails; promotes proper liver function
B9
Maintains proper brain function; aids in production of DNA and RNA for proper cell growth.
B12
Nerve cell maintenance; supports immune system; red blood cell production
A
Normal cell reproduction; proper vision and eye function
D
Maintains bone strength; immune system regulation; Immune cell production
E
Proper liver and kidney function; red blood cell reproduction; helps body use Vitamin K
Ca
Development of strong bones and teeth; supports cardiovascular functions; proper muscle functions
Cr
Assists the hormone insulin in regulating blood sugar levels
Mn
Fat metabolism; forming connective tissue; sex hormone production; blood clotting; normal brain function
Mo
Helps with normal digestion; maintains healthy tooth enamel
K
Proper organ functioning; muscle contractions; acts as an electrolyte
Na
Assist proper enzyme functions; fluid regulation; helps regulate muscular function
Z
Aids in immune system, cell growth, vision, smell, insulin and thyroid functions