MICRONUTRIENTS

1. FAT-SOLUBLE VITAMINS
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Vitamin D
(Ergocalciferol,Cholecalciferol)
Vitamin E (Tocopherol)
Vitamin K (Menadione)

2. WATER-SOLUBLE VITAMINS
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
B1 (Thiamine)
B2 (Riboflavin)
B3 (Niacin, Nicotinic Acid)
B6 (Pyridoxine)
B12 (Cobolomin)
Folate (Folic Acid)
Pantothenic Acid
Biotin

4. known as Panthatonic Acid
came from greek word "Pantos"
means everywhere
Because it is available in wide
variety of foods

5. Function of
Metabolize fats and protein
All 8 B Vitamins are necessary for healthy
skin, hair, eyes and liver
helps the nervous system to function well.
Maintain healthy digestive tract
helps the body to use other Vitamins
(particularly B2 or Riboflavin)
anti-stress

6. Best Sources
 Brewer's yeast
 Corn
 Cauliflowert
 kale
 Broccoli
 Tomatoes
 Avocado
 Legumes
 Egg yolks
 Beef (especially liver
and kidney)
 milk
 turkey
 duck
 chicken
 peas
 peanuts
 soybeans
 sweet potatoes
 sunflower seds
 wheat bread
 cereals
 lobster
 salmons

7. • Brewer's yeast is an
ingredient used in the
production of beer
and bread.

8. Deficiency
• fatigue
• nausea
• abdominal cramps
• difficulty sleeping
Toxicity: None

9. Vitamin B6

10. Vitamin B6
Known as Pyridoxine
FUNCTIONS
Aids in Protein metabolism,
absorption
Aids in RBC's formation
Helps body use fats

11. sources

12. Deficiency
• Skin Disorder
(Dermatitis Crack at
corners of mouth)
• Irritabilty
• Anemia
• Kidney Stones
• Nausea
• Smooth tongue
Toxicity: None

13. Vitamin

14. Vitamin
• known as Inotisol
Functions
Helps release energy
from Carbohydrates
Aids in fat Synthesis

16. Deficiency
Fatigue
Loss of Appetite
Nausea
Vomiting
Depression
Muscle Pains
Anemia
toxicity
none

17. Vitamin B12-Cobalomin

18. FUNCTION
Synthesis of RBC
TOXICITY
none

20. Panthotenic Acid
• Functions: Promotes Carbs, Protein and
Fat metabolism
• Sources: Animal tissues, Whole grain,
Legumes, Milk
• Deficiency: none
• Toxicity:none

21. Biotin
Functions:
Promotes Carbohydrates and fat
metabolism
Necessary for glycogen formation
Sources:
Egg yolk, yeast, milk, soy milk, cereals,
legumes

22. MINERALS
1.Chlorine (Cl)
2.Sulfur (S)
3.Iron (Fe)
4.Iodine (I)
5.Selenium (Se)
6.Flourine (Fl)
7. Zinc (Zn)
8. Copper (Cu)
9. Manganese (Mn)
10. Chromium (Cr)
11. Molybdenum (Mo)
12. Cobalt (Co)

23. 1. Calcium
Function:
Teeth formation
Muscle Relaxation
Aids in blood
clotting
Nerve cells
Normal heart rhythm
Vitamin D
absorptrion
Sources:
1.Milk
2.Cheese
3.Sardines
4.Salmon
5.Green leafy
Vegetables
6.Whole grains

24. Diseases
Deficiency
• Rickets
• Osteoporosis
• Tetany
(Hypocalcemia)
• Poor tooth formation
Toxicity
• Kidney stones
• Deposit in joints and
soft tissue
• inhibit zinc absorption

25. PHOSPORUS (P)
Functions:
bone and teeth
formation
Involved in Energy
Metabolism
Regulates Acidity
Ensure structure of
Cell membrane
part of Nucleic Acid
Sources:
Fish, beef, pork,
poultry
Cheese
Legumes
Milk
Carbonated
Beverages

26. Diseases
Deficiency
Rickets
Osteoporosis
Poor tooth formation
Disturbed Acid
balance
Toxic Effects
low cerum calcium
kidney stones

27. 3. Sodium (Na)
Functions
Regulate fluid
balance
and acid-base
balance
regulates
regulates nerve
transmission
Sources
salt
milk
meat
processed foods
carrots
celery

28. DISEASES