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in the production of cholesterol.

Vitamin B6 is important to maintain a healthy nervous system and help breakdown sugar and proteins. Sources of vitamin B6 includes spinach, eggs, bananas and turkey.

Vitamin B12 is found in salmon, beef, poultry, soybeans and clams. It is necessary for the production of red blood cells. Recent studies have linked B12 deficiency with memory loss.

Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) is needed for a healthy immune system, the production of collagen and brain chemical messengers. You can get vitamin C in a variety of fruits and vegetables such red berries, citrus fruits, tomatoes, broccoli, red and green bell peppers.

Vitamin D is necessary for healthy bones and for processing calcium. Sources of vitamin D can be found in cereal, egg yolk, milk, cheese, salmon, and sunlight.

Vitamin E is found in leafy green vegetables, almonds as well as canola, sunflower and soybean oils. It's works as an antioxidant.

Folate (Folic acid) an important vitamin to prevent spinal and brain birth defects also helps in red blood cell production. It's found in fortified cereals, dark leafy vegetables, garbanzo and lentil beans.

Vitamin K is found in canola, olive and soybean oils. It is also in parsley, kale and broccoli. Vitamin K helps to clot blood and maintain bone health.

Guide to Minerals:

Calcium helps build and maintain healthy teeth and bones. It is found in dairy, broccoli, dark leafy greens, orange juice and soy milk.

Chromium can be found in fish, beef, turkey and grape juice. It works to help maintain normal blood sugar levels.

Copper helps in the production of energy for cells, the metabolism of iron and red blood cell production. Sources of copper are found in wheat bran cereals, sunflower seeds, oysters, cashews and organ meats.

Fluoride prevents dental cavities and stimulates new bone. It can be found in marine fish, dental products and fluorinated water.

Iodine is found in iodized salt and assists in the production of thyroid hormones.

Iron is important in the transport of oxygen through red blood cells and is found in leafy green vegetables, red meat, poultry and beans.

Magnesium steadies the heart rate, maintains muscle and nerve function and builds bone strength. It can be found in leafy green vegetables, peanuts, black-eyed peas, avocados, chocolate and bananas.

Manganese is involved in wound healing, bone formation and the metabolism of carbohydrates, protein and cholesterol. Sources of manganese include black tea, pineapple juice, pecans and almonds.

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