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Benefits of Vitamin A
Vitamin A supports normal vision, immune function and healthy skin, with food sources including eggs, dairy, oily fish and colourful vegetables.
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Benefits of Vitamin C
Vitamin C helps protect cells, supports skin, blood vessels, bones and cartilage, and is found in many fruit and vegetables.
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Benefits of Vitamin D
Vitamin D helps regulate calcium and phosphate, supporting bones, teeth and muscles, with sources including sunlight, oily fish, eggs and fortified foods.
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Benefits of Vitamin E
Vitamin E helps maintain healthy skin and eyes and supports the immune system, with sources including plant oils, nuts, seeds and wheatgerm.
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Benefits of Vitamin K
Vitamin K is needed for normal blood clotting and may help support bone health, with sources including leafy green vegetables, vegetable oils and cereal grains.
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Benefits of Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 supports energy use, normal nervous system function and haemoglobin formation, with sources including poultry, fish, potatoes, bananas and fortified cereals.
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Benefits of Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 helps make red blood cells and supports the nervous system, with sources mainly from animal foods and fortified foods.
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Benefits of Folate
Folate helps form red blood cells and supports healthy development during pregnancy, with food sources including leafy greens, beans and fortified foods.
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Benefits of Iron
Iron is important for making red blood cells that carry oxygen, with sources including red meat, beans, nuts, dried fruit and fortified cereals.
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Benefits of Calcium
Calcium helps build bones and keep teeth healthy, supports muscle contractions and normal blood clotting, with sources including dairy, fortified soya drinks, kale and sardines.
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Benefits of Magnesium
Magnesium helps turn food into energy and supports glands important for bone health, with sources including spinach, nuts and wholemeal bread.
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Benefits of Zinc
Zinc helps make new cells and enzymes, process nutrients from food and support wound healing, with sources including meat, shellfish, dairy and grains.
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Benefits of Iodine
Iodine helps make thyroid hormones, supporting healthy metabolism, with sources including dairy, eggs, sea fish and shellfish.
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Benefits of Potassium
Potassium helps control fluid balance and supports normal heart muscle function, with sources including bananas, vegetables, beans, nuts, fish and meat.
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Benefits of Selenium
Selenium supports immune function, reproduction and protection of cells and tissues, with sources including Brazil nuts, fish, meat and eggs.
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Benefits of Vitamin B1
Vitamin B1, also called thiamine, helps the body release energy from food and supports normal nervous system function.
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Benefits of Vitamin B2
Vitamin B2, also called riboflavin, supports energy metabolism and helps keep skin, eyes and the nervous system healthy.
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Benefits of Lion’s Mane
Lion’s Mane is often discussed for focus and cognitive support, but evidence is still developing and quality varies between products.
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