Interdependance of Micronutrients

Most people are aware of the importance of vitamins and minerals. Many people are taking nutrition supplements such as vitamin C, B, A, calcium etc. to improve their health. However, not many people are aware that the certain nutrients need to be taken in right combination with each other in order to function at best result, otherwise they may have limited or no effect.

According to the diagram below, all nutrients need to work together as a team, e.g like vitamin C needs to depend on calcium or vice versa for optimum result.

This is very important especially for those who are taking supplements. If not taken in the right combination, the supplements can be a waste of money!

Why are vitamins and minerals so important for health?

Vitamins and minerals are very important for health. It helps to nourish our cells, protect us from free radicals which are caused by daily stress, UV, pollution and poor nutrition. Free radicals can damage our cells resulting in premature aging, sickness and illness.

What are vitamins?
Vitamins are organic compunds that help to regulate fat, carbohydrate and protein metabolism in the body.

The functions of vitamins are to release the energy of the foods that we consume every day. In addition, our enzyme, nervous, hormonal and immune systems are dependent on vitamins for regulation and control. There are 2 types of Vitamins: water-soluble and fat-soluble.

Water-soluble: These vitamins cannot be stored in the body and need to be replenished through our diet.

Fat-soluble: These vitamins are stored in the body and include vitamins A, D, E and K. Even though these vitamins can be stored in our body, we still need them through our daily food intake.

What are minerals?
Minerals are inorganic elements that help to form strong bones and teeth, control our hormanal functions, enayme secretion, muscle contractions, fluid in tissues, nervous system. In addition, they cannot be made in the body and needs to be taken through our daily diets.