Vitamins and Minerals - Functions and Deficiencies

16 Jan

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Vitamins and Minerals have important functions, some of which are mentioned below.

#1
Help to fight infections such as bacteria and viruses. This is accomplished by boosting the function of germ killer cells in the immune system. The immune system can be weakened by high stress and prolonged high cortisol states, diabetes, obesity, chronic kidney diseases, etc. Respiratory and urinary infections depend on such help.

#2
Vitamin D and trace minerals are essential to strong bones and the prevention of osteoporosis which is weak and thin bones due to poor laying down of essential minerals. Vitamin D also helps to prevent anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease. Vitamin D helps to regulate calcium and phosphorous balance in the body. It also helps the body absorb calcium and magnesium. If your vitamin D is low, you may have a magnesium and calcium deficiency.

#3
Help to neutralize or rid the body of toxins that build up daily. These toxins can be cancer causing and weaken the immune system.

#4
Help the body to absorb and digest foods.

#5
Help to promote thriving probiotics (good bacteria in your colon or gut).

#6
B12 and folate help to prevent anemia. They are necessary to maintain our sense of touch, position, vibration, pain and temperature awareness. Folate is well known to help prevent nervous system birth defects in the unborn. B12 is best absorbed complexed with other B Vitamins.

#7
B3 helps to keep our cholesterol level in check.

#8
Vitamin K helps to keep us from bleeding to death when we are injured.

#9
Help enzymes perform the body’s essential physiologic functions. Enzymes are proteins that facilitate vital bodily functions.

#10
Help to maintain healthy skin and hair. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies speed up the aging process of the hair and skin.

Other useful information on web:

1. Calcium Deficiency
2. Vitamin D Deficiency

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