Vitamins & Minerals

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  1. 3. Important fornormal brain and nerve function
  2. 4. Part of every cell in the body and helps cells function normally
  3. 5. Important for nerve cell function
  4. 8. Forms collagen, a tissue that holds cells together; helps the body absorb iron and calcium; essential in healthy bones, teeth, gums, and blood vessels
  5. 10. Helps red blood cells carry oxygen to all the parts of the body
  6. 12. Prevents eye problems like night blindness
  7. 13. Antioxidant that helps individual cells live longer and protects cells from damage; also helps scars heal
  8. 14. Strengthens bones by helping the body absorb calcium
  9. 16. Develops strong bones and teeth
  10. 17. Keeps your immune system strong and helps heal wounds
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  1. 1. Helps the body keep a balance of water in the blood and body tissues
  2. 2. Helps with vision
  3. 6. Helps muscles and nerves function
  4. 7. Helps blood clot
  5. 9. Needed to make DNA
  6. 11. Helps the body turn food into energy
  7. 15. Helps convert carbs into energy and is necessary for the heart and muscles to work properly