Vitamins & supplements are substances intended to supplement the diet. They come in many forms, including tablets, capsules, powders, liquids, and gels.
Vitamins A - K:
- Vitamin A (Retinol, Beta-carotene): Important for vision, immune function, and cell growth.
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin): Needed for converting food into energy.
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): Helps break down food into energy.
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin): Helps the body convert food into energy and makes healthy skin, nerves, and digestion.
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid): Helps the body convert food into energy.
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine): Involved in many chemical reactions in the body.
- Vitamin B7 (Biotin): Helps the body convert food into energy and keeps hair, skin, and nails healthy.
- Vitamin B9 (Folic acid): Important for cell growth and function.
- Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin): Plays a role in nerve function, red blood cell production, and DNA synthesis.
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid): Important for immune function, wound healing, and antioxidant activity.
- Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol): Helps the body absorb calcium and is important for bone health.
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol): An antioxidant that protects cells from damage.
- Vitamin K (Phylloquinone, Menaquinone): Important for blood clotting and bone health.
Minerals:
- Calcium: Important for building and maintaining strong bones and teeth.
- Magnesium: Plays a role in muscle and nerve function, blood sugar control, and blood pressure regulation.
- Iron: Important for carrying oxygen in the blood.
- Zinc: Supports the immune system and is necessary for wound healing.
- Potassium: Important for muscle function and blood pressure regulation.
- Sodium: An electrolyte that helps regulate fluids in the body.
- Phosphorus: Important for building and maintaining bones and teeth.
- Copper: Helps the body form red blood cells and connective tissue.
- Selenium: An antioxidant that protects cells from damage.
- Manganese: Plays a role in enzyme function and metabolism.
- Chromium: Helps the body regulate blood sugar levels.
- Molybdenum: Helps the body break down proteins and purines.
- Iodine: Needed for the production of thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism.
- Boron: May play a role in bone health and hormone function.
Multivitamins & Multiminerals:
- Multivitamin: A dietary supplement that contains multiple vitamins and minerals.
- Multimineral: A dietary supplement that contains multiple minerals
Omega Fatty Acids:
- Omega-3: A type of polyunsaturated fatty acid that is important for heart health, brain function, and inflammation.
- Omega-6: A type of polyunsaturated fatty acid that is important for cell growth and development.
- Omega-9: A type of monounsaturated fatty acid that is thought to be beneficial for heart health.
- Fish oil: A good source of omega-3 fatty acids.
- Flaxseed oil: A good source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a type of omega-3 fatty acid.
- Krill oil: A source of omega-3 fatty acids, as well as other nutrients such as astaxanthin.
- Cod liver oil: A good source of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D.
- DHA: Docosahexaenoic acid, a type of omega-3 fatty acid that is important for brain health.
- EPA: Eicosapentaenoic acid, a type of omega-3 fatty acid that is important for heart health.
- ALA: Alpha-linolenic acid, a type of omega-3 fatty acid that the body can convert into EPA and DHA.
Probiotic Supplements:
- Probiotic: A live bacteria that is believed to offer health benefits by improving gut flora.
- Lactobacillus: A genus of bacteria that is commonly found in yogurt and other fermented foods.
- Bifidobacterium: Another genus of bacteria that is found in the gut.
- Saccharomyces boulardii: A type of yeast that is sometimes used as a probiotic.
- Acidophilus: Another name for Lactobacillus acidophilus, a type of probiotic bacteria.
- Bifidus: Another name for Bifidobacterium, a type of probiotic bacteria.
- Probiotic blend: A dietary supplement that contains multiple strains of probiotic bacteria.
- Probiotic capsule: A form of probiotic supplement that comes in a capsule.
- Probiotic powder: A form of probiotic supplement that
