Recommended Dietary Intakes   Adults – 2.0 mg to 5 mg (There is no amount specified in Australia, however these levels are thought to be adequate). This Mineral Is Essential For.   proper formation and maintenance of bone, cartilage, and connective tissue. contributing to the synthesis of proteins and genetic material. producing energy from foods. [...]

Recommended Dietary Intakes  adults – 75 – 250 mcg (however there is no set recommended dietary intake in Australia for this mineral.)   This Mineral Is Essential For. nitrogen metabolism iron utilisation carbohydrate metabolism Sources… Peas, beans, cereals, pastas, dark greenleafy vegetables, yeast, milk, and organ meats. Comments… People generally get enough through diet; deficiency is [...]

Recommended Dietary Intakes  Adults – 1000 mg  This Mineral Is Essential For. transfer of genetic information. for healthy bones and teeth. balance of acid in body energy kidney function. cell growth. contraction of heart muscle. Sources Found in most foods – soft drinks, asparagus, bran cereal, rice bran, salmon and other fish, brewer yeast, corn, [...]

Recommended Dietary Intakes  Adults – 1950 – 5460 mg   This Vitamin Is Essential For. Potassium is distributed throughout the body fluids including the blood, lymph and fluid in the cells. also water balance in the body. contraction of muscles. balance of acid and alkali. nerves. energy metabolism. helps prevent stroke. helps maintain proper blood pressure. protein [...]

Recommended Dietary Intakes  Adults – 920 – 2300 mg This Mineral Is Essential For.   water balance in the body muscle contraction nerves energy stomach acid production Sources… Most of the sodium we receive is from table salt, processed foods, soft drinks, meats, shellfish, condiments, snack foods, food additives, and over-the-counter laxatives. Comments… We generally [...]

This Vitamin Is Essential For. disinfects the blood. resists bacteria. aids in oxidation reactions. aids in bile secretion. protects against toxins. aids the construction of connective tissue. helps bones, teeth, skin, hair and nails. Sources Found in protein foods – egg, seafood, beans, milk products, nuts and meats. Comments Sulphur is a component of amino [...]

(BETA CAROTENE, RETINOL)  Recommended Dietary Intakes  Men – 750 mcg Women – 750 mcg This vitamin is essential for.   eyes – vision (especially at night), inflammation. skin – acne, psoriasis, dry or scaly skin, boils and other skin problems. Hair - dandruff, dry or unhealthy hair nails – peeling mucous membranes – nose, throat, respiratory [...]

These Vitamins are Essential For. The vitamin B complex is a combination of essential vitamins. Although each is a distinct nutrient, the B vitamins coexist in many of the same foods and often work together to maintain the health of the metabolism, skin, hair and muscle, immune and nervous system, eyes, liver, digestion system. They [...]

Thiamine Recommended Dietary Intakes  Men – 0.9 – 1.1 mg Women – 0.7 -0 .8 mg Children under seven – 0.15 -0 .7 mg Children seven to eighteen – 0 .8 – 1.2 mg This Vitamin Is Essential For.   metabolise carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. helps in the conversion of excess glucose into stored fat. [...]

(RIBOFLAVIN) Recommended Dietary Intakes  Men – 1.3 – 1.7 mg  Women – 1.0 – 1.2 mg  Pregnant women – 0.3 mg more This Vitamin Is Essential For.   helps produce energy from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. healthy skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. helps in the production of red blood cells, corticosteroids, and thyroid hormones. [...]