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  1. 2. e plays a vital role in our immune system
  2. 4. d Vitamin D helps maintain normal levels of calcium and phosphorus in the blood by controlling their absorption and release from bone.
  3. 5. Zinc is absorbed through the small intestine and excreted primarily through the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, and skin.
  4. 9. The absorption of potassium and sodium is controlled by the same molecule called the Na+/K+ channel
  5. 12. Copper works closely with iron in the body
  6. 13. Selenium is necessary for DNA synthesis, reproduction and thyroid hormone metabolism
  7. 14. the functional component of hemoglobin, myoglobin and cytochromes
  8. 16. this munificent leads to osteoporosis
  9. 17. this is found in oatmeal peas and more
  10. 18. Fol-ate is the precursor for several nucleotides and amino acids
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  1. 1. Sodium plays many important roles in the body
  2. 2. c know as for helping our body like scars and cuts and many more
  3. 3. Magnesium is a co-factor for more than 300 enzymes
  4. 6. fats protein and carbs are the 3 major sources
  5. 7. a this is all about helping the vision and teeth and skin
  6. 8. Phosphorus has many functions in the human body
  7. 10. Iodine is an essential component of the thyroid hormones thyroid
  8. 11. Cholesterol exists in two major forms in the human body
  9. 15. Niacin plays a critical role in the metabolism of fat, carbohydrates and amino acids.