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The Immune System

Vitamin C

Antioxidant properties, boosts immune function, promotes skin health, and aids in iron absorption.

Vitamin D

Supports bone health, regulates calcium levels, and plays a role in immune function.

Zinc

Essential for immune function, wound healing, DNA synthesis, and cell division.

Selenium

Acts as an antioxidant, supports immune response, supports thyroid function, and may reduce the risk of certain cancers.

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The Muscular System

Protein

Essential for muscle growth and tissue repair, supports immune function.

Calcium

Essential for bone and teeth health, necessary for muscle contraction, nerve signaling, and overall muscle health.

Magnesium

Helps prevent muscle cramps and supports muscle relaxation, regulates blood pressure, and is involved in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body.

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The Endocrine System

Iodine

Essential for thyroid function and the production of thyroid hormones.

Iron

Essential for the production of hemoglobin, a component of red blood cells.

Magnesium

Supports insulin sensitivity and glucose regulation.

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World Health Organization (WHO)

The Urinary System

Water

Critical for maintaining proper kidney function.

Potassium

Helps maintain electrolyte balance, regulate fluid balance, muscle contraction, and nerve signaling.

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The Cardiovascular System

Vitamin K

Important for blood clotting, cardiovascular health, and bone health.

Vitamin C

Supports collagen production, blood vessel health, and immune function.

Magnesium

Helps regulate blood pressure and heart rhythm. Supports insulin sensitivity and glucose regulation.

Potassium

Maintains electrolyte balance, supports heart function, regulates fluid balance, and nerve signaling.

Fiber

Helps lower cholesterol and maintain a healthy weight.

Vitamin E

Antioxidant properties, supports immune function. Some studies suggest that Vitamin E may help lower LDL cholesterol levels.

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The Respiratory System

Vitamin A

Supports respiratory tissue health, immune function, and vision.

Vitamin C

Helps maintain lung function and reduce the risk of respiratory infections.

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World Health Organization (WHO)

The Integumentary System

Vitamin A

Important for skin health and repair.

Vitamin C

Supports collagen production, blood vessel health, and wound healing.

Biotin

Essential for healthy hair and nails.

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World Health Organization (WHO)

The Skeletal System

Calcium

Vital for bone health and strength.

Vitamin D

Supports bone health, regulates calcium levels, facilitates calcium absorption and bone mineralization, and plays a role in immune function.

Vitamin K

Involved in bone metabolism and helps with bone density. Important for blood clotting and cardiovascular health.

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The Nervous System

Vitamin B Complex (B1, B2, B3, B6, B12)

Combines essential nutrients for nerve function, neurotransmitter production, and energy metabolism. An antioxidant. Supports DNA repair, synthesis, and metabolism. Crucial for protein metabolism, cognitive development, and immune function. Essential for red blood cell formation.

Magnesium

Supports nerve transmission and muscle function.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Critical for brain health and neural function, supports heart health, and reduces inflammation.

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The Reproductive System

Folate (Vitamin B9)

Important for fetal development during pregnancy, DNA synthesis, and cell division.

Iron

Essential for the production of hemoglobin, a component of red blood cells, during pregnancy.

Calcium

Supports fetal bone development and muscle function.

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Cleveland Clinic

The Microbiome

Probiotics

Live bacteria, commonly Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species, that assist in digestion and help balance the microbiome. Encourages a healthy balance of gut bacteria, boosts immune function, and can help prevent and treat diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome.

Prebiotics

Dietary fibers that serve as food for beneficial bacteria in the gut, improve digestive health, and enhance immune function.

Digestive Enzymes

Assist in breaking down food for nutrient absorption, can alleviate symptoms of indigestion and irritable bowel syndrome.

L-Glutamine

Supports immune function, gut health, and muscle recovery, may help maintain the integrity of the gut lining.

Polyphenols

Provides substrates that beneficial bacteria feed on. Antioxidant properties, can lower the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

May help reduce inflammation in the gut. Critical for brain health and neural function, supports heart health, and reduces inflammation.

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Cleveland Clinic

Johns Hopkins Medicine

PubMed

NCBI

Journal of Nutrition