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Know your Vitamins and
Minerals !!
 By
Dr. Narinder Saini M.D.
• VITAMIN A:(beta carotene) - for healthy
skin, hair & night vision
• VITAMIN C:Helps heal bruises & cuts;
enhances absorption of iron; antioxidant functions
to protect cells .
• CALCIUM:for healthy bones & teeth
• IRON:need to make new blood cells; helps
increase resistance to infection.
• THIAMIN:For normal metabolism & healthy
muscles; fights fatigue.
• VITAMIN B6:Helps metabolize fat and protein;
helps build body tissue.
• VITAMIN B12:For healthy nervous system &
to help metabolize food.
• PHOSPHORUS:For healthy teeth and bones.
• ZINC: Involved in digestion and metabolism;
helps the body fight infection.
• COPPER:Helps promote a healthy circulatory
system.
• DIETARY FIBER:Helps make you feel full,
so you may feel less hungry throughout the day.
• PROTEIN:energy & plays a role in the
resistance to disease; important for maintenance
of body tissue.
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