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Vitamins and Minerals – An Important Part of Everyday Life
Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients that contribute to the normal functions of the body. They are involved in a wide range of physiological processes and are obtained through the diet, as the body cannot produce most of them on its own.
A varied and balanced diet is the primary source of vitamins and minerals. Food supplements may be used to supplement the diet.
Why Are Vitamins and Minerals Important?
Vitamins and minerals contribute to a number of normal body functions, depending on vitamin and mineral, including energy metabolism, immune function, and the maintenance of normal skin, bones, and the nervous system. Each vitamin and mineral has specific roles in the body.
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The 13 Vitamins and Their Functions:
Vitamin A – contributes to the maintenance of normal vision, normal skin and normal function of the immune system.
Vitamin D – contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth, to normal muscle function, and to the normal function of the immune system.
Vitamin E – contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Vitamin K – contributes to normal blood clotting and to the maintenance of normal bones.
Vitamin C – contributes to the normal function of the immune system, to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin, and to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Thiamine (B1) – contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism and to the normal function of the nervous system.
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Riboflavin (B2) – contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, to the maintenance of normal skin and vision, and to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Niacin (B3) – contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, to the normal function of the nervous system and to the maintenance of normal skin.
Pantothenic acid (B5) – contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism and to normal synthesis and metabolism of steroid hormones, vitamin D and some neurotransmitters.
Vitamin B6 – contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism, to the normal function of the immune system and to the regulation of hormonal activity.
Biotin (B7) – contributes to the maintenance of normal skin and hair and to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
Folate (B9) – contributes to normal cell division, to normal blood formation and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Vitamin B12 – contributes to normal formation of red blood cells, to the normal function of the nervous system and to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
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The role of minerals
Minerals, like vitamins, contribute to a number of the body’s normal functions. Depending on vitamin and mineral, they are involved in processes such as energy metabolism, the maintenance of normal bones, and the normal function of the immune system.
Among commonly used minerals are:
Magnesium – contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, to normal muscle function, to the normal function of the nervous system, and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Zinc – contributes to the normal function of the immune system, to the maintenance of normal skin, hair and nails, and to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Selenium – contributes to the maintenance of normal hair and nails and to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
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Iodine – contributes to normal cognitive function and to normal energy-yielding metabolism
Iron – contributes to normal oxygen transport in the body and to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
Minerals and vitamins are both part of normal dietary intake and contribute to a number of normal functions of the body.
Small steps – part of everyday routines
Daily routines are shaped by many small choices. Nutrition is one of several elements that form part of everyday life, alongside movement, rest and personal priorities.
A Holistic Approach
At Longo Vital, we see supplements as part of a broader context. They do not replace a varied and balanced diet or healthy habits, but are intended to be used as part of individual routines.
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Longo Vital - Carefully Selected Ingredients
Longo Vital - Carefully Selected Ingredients
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