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ESSENTIAL VITAMINS AND MINERALS
Vitamins
• biotin • folate/folic acid • niacin • pantothenic acid • riboflavin • thiamin • vitamin A
• vitamin B 6 • vitamin B 12 • vitamin C • vitamin D • vitamin E • vitamin K
Minerals
• boron • calcium • chloride • chromium • copper • iodine • iron • magnesium • nickel
• phosphorus • potassium • selenium • silicon • sodium • sulfur • vanadium • zinc
Three vitamins—D, B 3 , and K 2 —can be synthesized by the body without food: the body makes vitamin D when exposed to sunlight, B 3 is made by the liver, and K 2 is made by the intestines when you eat whole grains and leafy green vegetables. Everything else comes from your diet. Micronutrients are vital for a whole range of bodily functions, from boosting the immune system to
The Basics of Food and Nutrition
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