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Vitamins and Minerals
From the immune system to the ageing process, vitamins, minerals and trace elements play a vital role in our health and fitness. Here's a rundown of the main features and benefits of each:
Vitamins:
Vitamin A
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B9
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B15
Vitamin B17
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin H
Vitamin K
Vitamin P
Vitamin-like chemicals:
Carnitine
Choline
Inositol
PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid)
Ubiquinone (Co-enzyme Q10)
Lecithin
Lipoic Acid
Trace Elements:
Arsenic
Boron
Lead
Nickel
Tin
Tungsten
Vanadium
Macrominerals:
Calcium
Chlorine
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium
Sulphur
Microminerals:
Bromine
Chromium
Cobalt
Copper
Fluorine
Iodine
Iron
Manganese
Molybdenum
Selenium
Silicon
Zinc
Other Minerals:
Aluminium
Silver
Gold
Essential Fatty Acids:
DHA (docosahexanoic acid)
EPA (eicosapentanoic acid)
GLA (gamma-linolenic acid)