Vitamins and Minerals

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  1. 2. Acts as an antioxidant, scavenging loose electrons (Free Radicles) that can damage cells
  2. 3. maintains a balance of body fluids and keeps muscles and nerves running smoothly
  3. 5. is important for vision, growth, cell development, reproduction, and immunity.
  4. 7. is important for normal brain development and for keeping the nervous system and immune system healthy
  5. 8. Keeps the nervous system healthy
  6. 9. helps immune system fight invading pathogens
  7. 11. used by the body to turn food into energy
  8. 15. needed to form red blood cells and DNA
  9. 18. used in hemoglobin in red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the body.
  10. 19. Helps in the making and breaking down of fats
  11. 20. Helps regulate protein synthesis, muscle and nerve function, blood glucose control, and blood pressure regulation.
  12. 22. Helps regulate the amount of fluid and types of nutrients in and out of cells
  13. 23. needed to help build and fix your DNA and protect your cells from damage that can lead to serious diseases.
Down
  1. 1. Fights free radicals and may reduce or prevent some of the damage they cause
  2. 4. helps the body absorb and retain calcium and phosphorus
  3. 6. Helps the body make collagen
  4. 10. supports many of the body’s systems, including nervous system, liver, and skin.
  5. 12. Is important in red blood cell formation and for healthy cell growth and function.
  6. 13. Helps nerves, muscles, and the heart to function well, and also helps move nutrients and waste around your body's cells.
  7. 14. Plays a role in preventing and reversing dental caries and building strong teeth and bones.
  8. 16. Helps your body create red blood cells and keep nerve cells and your immune system healthy
  9. 17. helps with blood clotting and building of bones
  10. 19. Helps in the formation of bones and teeth
  11. 21. Builds and maintains strong bones