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Zinc is vital for over 200 chemical reactions in the body and is found in every cell, adequate levels of zinc are essential for good health. Good sources of Zinc include: Oysters, roast beef, crab, sardines, pumpkin and sesame seeds, …
Folic Acid (vitamin B9) is widely available in fruit and vegetables, nuts, beans and lentils in the form of folates. Folates can be difficult to absorb and the form of folic acid used in fortified foods and supplements is absorbed …
A deficiency of Vitamin K is rare and the majority of our requirements are produced by the bacteria in our guts. Newborn babies have a sterile gut i.e. do not have any bacteria in their intestines, therefore can be susceptible to …
Vitamin E is fat soluble and widely available in common foods. It is measured in both international units and milligrams, but do not be alarmed, they are measuring the same actual chemical. The vitamin E content of foods is significantly reduced …
Vitamin D is also known as calciferol. Many people in the UK are deficient in Vitamin D. There are several reasons for this and the two main ones are: it is difficult to make any Vitamin D in the skin from …
Vitamin C is widely known to have a wealth of health benefits, and is available to some degree in most fruit and vegetables Good sources of Vitamin C include: blackcurrants, oranges, strawberries, green peppers, broccoli, kiwi fruit. Care should be …
B12 (cobalamin), although water soluble, can be stored by the body. Good sources of B12 include: animal derived foods: oily fish, eggs, oysters, tuna, cottage cheese, turkey and chicken. Vegetarians and in particular vegans are at risk of a B12 …
B7 (biotin) is water soluble and so a constant supply is needed from the diet. Good sources of B7 include: common foods such a brown rice, pasta and bread, oily fish, eggs, nuts, and cauliflower contains very high amounts. The …
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