Online Medical Dictionary: What Vitamins Do We Need |
| 7/17/2008 2:42:33 PM |
We are the fattest country in the world. It is no surprise though when you look at the servings sizes many food retailers offer. Gaining your daily amount of vitamins and minerals is extremely important and often forgotten during a busy day of fast food meals. In today’s online medical dictionary post, I wanted to touch on what some important vitamins do. Visit an online discount medical store to find vitamin supplements if your diet is lacking. Buying at a legitimate discount medical supply store will save you big bucks.
Folic Acid: type of B vitamin that helps cells grow along with supporting metabolism. Found in leafy green veggies, legumes and fortified breads. People over 19 years old should have at least 1,000 mcg of folic acid a day.
Iron: iron helps create red blood cells that carry oxygen through blood stream. Meats, fish, spinach, dried fruits and legumes are hardy sources of iron. People who are 19+ should eat at least 8 mg per day.
Zinc: keeps immune system strong and needed for growth. Found in red meat, chicken, oysters, whole grains and legumes. 19+ should have 40 mg per day. Add more to this online medical dictionary post, please.
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