What Is the Difference between Vitamins and Minerals? An Overview of Each Vitamin & Mineral.

The main difference between vitamins and minerals is based on their chemical makeup. Vitamins are organic compounds and can be broken down by heat, air, or acid. Minerals are considered inorganic compounds and hold onto their chemical structure even if exposed to heat, air, or acid. Minerals in soil and water find their way into your body when you eat or drink.

Vitamins are classified by how they are absorbed in the body, either in fats or with water.

The four fat-soluble vitamins are Vitamins A, D, E, and K. Once they are absorbed, these vitamins are stored in the liver, muscles, and fat. Fat-soluble vitamins can naturally be found in fatty foods like fish and fish oils, egg yolks, dairy, and liver.

Here is a rundown of each Vitamin -

Vitamin A – supports skin health, healthy vision, and immune health

Vitamin D – supports bone health and healthy immune cell function

Vitamin E – important for antioxidant activity and supports the body’s natural immune defenses

Vitamin K – needed for supporting healthy artery and vascular function

Vitamin C – needed for immune system support, acts as an antioxidant, and is essential for collagen synthesis to support skin health

Thiamine – important for cellular energy production and supports nervous system function

Riboflavin – acts as an antioxidant and helps convert food into cellular energy

Niacin – supports cellular energy production and nervous system function

Pantothenic acid – helps support cellular energy production and the body’s natural stress response

Folate – helps support red blood cell formation and production of neurotransmitters and SAM-e

Biotin – supports the metabolism of carbohydrates, protein and fats and helps and is a nutrient that supports healthy skin and hair

Vitamin B6 – supports cellular energy production and nervous system function

Vitamin B12 – supports nervous system function and cellular energy production

Minerals used in the body are classified by the amount that your body needs. Major minerals (also known as macrominerals) are needed in large amounts and include Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, Sodium, Chloride, and Sulfur. Trace minerals are needed in small amounts and include Iron, Copper, Zinc, Manganese, Iodine, Selenium, and Fluoride.

Here is a rundown of each mineral:

Calcium – supports strong and healthy bones

Phosphorus –involved in the structure of bone and cell membranes

Potassium –helps support heart, nerve, and muscle function

Magnesium – supports bone muscle and nerve and heart health and essential for more than 300 enzymatic reactions in the body

Sodium – An electrolyte that helps regulate fluid balance and conduct nerve impulse.

Chloride – Works together with sodium and helps maintain fluid balance.

Sulfur – A trace element used by the body in collagen, connective tissue, and joint cartilage.

Iron – necessary for red blood cell formation

Copper – provides antioxidant support and helps support a healthy immune system

Zinc – provides antioxidant supports and helps support a healthy immune response

Manganese – Involved in carbohydrate, amino acid, and cholesterol metabolism.

Iodine – Essential for thyroid health and function.

Selenium – antioxidant support and a key nutrient for a healthy immune system

Fluoride – Needed for the development and strength of teeth and bones.

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