| Calcium |
Dairy products (milk, yogurt, cheese), spinach. |
Aids bone growth and repair, muscle function. |
| Iron |
Red meat, beans, whole grains. |
Allows red blood cells to transfer oxygen to body tissues. |
| Magnesium |
Nuts, whole grains, green leafy vegetables. |
Muscle, nerve, and enzyme function. |
| Potassium |
Bananas, nuts, seeds. |
Helps balance fluid levels in the body. |
| Vitamin A |
Liver, milk, eggs, carrots. |
Vision, immune system, cell growth. |
| Vitamin C |
Green and red peppers, citrus fruits, broccoli. |
Collagen formation, immune system function, antioxidant (helps protect cells from damage). |
| Vitamin D |
Exposure to sunlight. |
Helps calcium strengthen bones, muscle, nerve, and immune system function. |