Vitamins and minerals

Recommended dietary allowance of minerals
Vitamins are organic compounds essential for a proper functioning of the human body and include biotin, folic acid, niacin, pantothenic acid, riboflavin, thiamin, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B12,
vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E and vitamin K. They required in small amounts and are obtained from a correct diet. The vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat soluble, and can be stored in the body, while the vitamins C and those of the B-complex, such as vitamins B6, B12, niacin (B3), riboflavin (B2), biotin (B7), thiamine (B1), pantothenic acid (B5) and folic acid (B9), are water soluble, and can't be stored in the body because the excess ingested is eliminated through the human fluids like urine and transpiration, being necessary to ingest a daily amount of these vitamins.

Dietary sources of vitamins and minerals


Dietary minerals are inorganic elements essential for life present in the soil and water, which are absorbed by plants or ingested by animals. There are two classes of dietary minerals according to the human body demands: bulk minerals – those that are required in relatively large amounts (calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulfur), and trace minerals – needed only in very small amounts (chromium, cobalt, copper, fluorine, iodine, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium, zinc.
A balanced and varied diet will probably supply the amounts of vitamins and minerals necessary for a proper functioning of the body. However, there are some situations in which supplements are indicated, but in that case care must be taken not to surpass the recommended dietary allowances. 

Here are 50 topics about vitamins and minerals:


The effects of vitamin A deficiency effects on eye health and immunity
Iron deficiency and the role of iron in the body
The benefits and risks of taking vitamin and mineral supplements
The role of calcium in bone health and its food sources
The importance of B vitamins for energy metabolism and nerve function
Magnesium deficiency and its impact on muscle and nerve function
Zinc and its role in immune function and wound healing
The benefits and sources of omega-3 fatty acids
Potassium and its role in maintaining proper fluid balance and blood pressure
Vitamin K and its importance in blood clotting and bone health
The link between vitamin E and antioxidant activity in the body
The importance of iodine for thyroid function and cognitive development
Selenium deficiency and its impact on immune function and thyroid health
The role of vitamin B12 in nerve function and red blood cell production
Copper deficiency and its effects on the immune system and bone health
Chromium and its role in glucose metabolism
The benefits and sources of vitamin B6
Manganese and its role in bone health and energy metabolism
Folate and its importance during pregnancy
The impact of vitamin deficiencies on mental health
Vitamin B3 and its role in energy metabolism and skin health
The importance of vitamin E for skin health and wound healing
The effects of vitamin C deficiency on gum health and wound healing
The role of vitamin A in skin health and vision
The benefits and sources of vitamin K2
Calcium supplements and their impact on heart health
The role of vitamin D in immune function and mental health
The benefits and sources of vitamin B1
Phosphorus and its role in bone health and energy metabolism
The effects of vitamin D deficiency on bone health and autoimmune disease
The role of vitamin B5 in energy metabolism and skin health
Zinc deficiency and its impact on taste and smell
The importance of vitamin B2 for energy metabolism and skin health
The benefits and sources of vitamin B7
The impact of vitamin C on skin aging
The role of selenium in cancer prevention
The importance of vitamin B9 for DNA synthesis and repair
The benefits and sources of vitamin E
Iron supplements and their impact on gut health
The role of magnesium in migraine prevention and treatment
The benefits and sources of vitamin B2
The importance of vitamin B6 for mood regulation and immune function
The effects of iron deficiency on cognitive function and development
The role of vitamin B12 in vegetarian and vegan diets
The benefits and sources of vitamin B3
The importance of vitamin B5 for stress management and adrenal function
The effects of zinc deficiency on skin health and wound healing
The role of vitamin C in the prevention and treatment of respiratory infections