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- 3. Helps maintain normal blood sugar (glucose) levels
- 4. Assists with immune function, reproduction, and nervous system functions
- 8. Is present in bones and cells; assists with energy processing and other functions
- 11. Helps the body use nutrients for energy
- 12. Assists with bone formation, metabolism, and wound healing
- 14. Protects cells from damage and regulates thyroid hormone action and other processes
- 16. Promotes healing within the body; is essential for healthy teeth and gums and the production of collagen
- 19. Contributes to bone health; required for several body processes, such as regulation of blood sugar and immune response
- 23. Assists with maintaining proper amount of body fluids
- 24. Helps fight infection and improve immune function, promotes bone health, supports reproduction, and maintains the health of the retina
- 26. Assists with metabolism and the production of hormones and cholesterol
- 27. Aids in the reactions that generate energy from food; is required for proper development of the brain, nerves, and skin
- 28. Helps maintain healthy skin and nerves and improves circulation
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- 1. Helps the body change carbohydrates into energy
- 2. Helps the body absorb calcium, which leads to strong teeth and bones; involved in regulation of cell growth, immune function, nervous and muscular function, and reduction of inflammation
- 5. Carries oxygen from the lungs to the body’s other tissues
- 6. Assists with heart function, skeletal and muscle contraction, and digestive function
- 7. Assists with metabolism and red blood cell formation; helps with the production of energy for cells
- 9. Helps maintain normal blood pressure; regulates the body’s fluid balance
- 10. Assists with making thyroid hormones
- 13. Prevents dental cavities and stimulates new bone formation
- 15. Aids in metabolism
- 17. Helps form red blood cells, maintain the central nervous system, and regulate metabolism
- 18. Is necessary for muscle, heart, and digestive system health; builds bone and supports the synthesis and function of blood cells
- 19. Helps process proteins and other substances
- 20. Promotes metabolism and communication between nerve cells; helps the body resist bacteria and protect against toxic substances
- 21. Is essential to numerous body functions, including cell division and the growth and production of healthy red blood cells
- 22. Protects red blood cells from changes caused by oxygen
- 25. Helps with blood thickening and blood clotting
