Micronutrients

Evidence have shown that apple does not keep the doctor away; however, adults from the United States appear to use fewer prescription medications based on a research conducted by Davis and colleagues in 2015.

Health Benefits

Good source of fibre
High in Vitamin C
Contain antioxidants
Lowers cholesterol levels

What are Vitamins?

Vitamins are micronutrients that are needed for your body to function correctly, thus your body can manage normal growth and maintenance of its metabolism. Your body requires 13 type of vitamins which your body cannot produce it, so your body can only gain these vitamins through fruits, vegetables and various foodstuffs. There are two different groups of Vitamins: water-soluble and fat-soluble.

Fat-soluble Vitamins

Fat-soluble vitamins will break down by lipid or fat and take in by blood to your intestinal tract. Excessive amount of fat-soluble vitamins will be keep in your liver and fatty tissues for further usage when your body requires. Fat-soluble vitamins are able to remain in your body from several days up to several months. Therefore, your body do not require daily intake of these vitamins or else it will lead to toxicity. Example of fat-soluble vitamins are Vitamins A, D, E and K.

Water-soluble Vitamins

Unlike fat-soluble vitamins, water-soluble vitamins will not be able to keep in your body as these vitamins are all dissolve in water and dispose out of your body through urine. Hence, your body require daily intake of these vitamins. Example of water-soluble vitamins are B-complex Vitamins (vitamin B2, B3, B6, B12, folate, biotin and pantothenic acid) and vitamin C.

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Introduction to Minerals

Aside from vitamins, minerals are also micronutrients that are important for your body growth and to maintain your healthiness. Your body takes in minerals better through direct food intakes rather than in the form of supplements. Nearly all people do not demonstrate any symptoms of minerals inadequacy. However, this do not indicate your body are adequate of nutrients or minerals intakes. Your body needs different quantities intake of each minerals as different mineral carry out different role. Physiological status, gender and age will affect the requirement of an individual for minerals intake. Excessive intake of minerals will lead to toxicity in your body. There are two common categories of minerals: macrominerals and trace minerals.

Macrominerals

Macrominerals are minerals that require in high amount of intakes (from 100mg to one gram) than other minerals. Magnesium, potassium, calcium, chloride, sodium and phosphorus are classified as macrominerals. Macrominerals like calcium are important for maintaining strength of bone and development of bone.

Trace Minerals

Trace minerals are other minerals that your body needed in lesser amounts. Even though your body needs smaller quantities of trace minerals, trace minerals still play crucial role in maintaining your body’s health. Copper, fluoride, iodine, selenium and zinc are categorize under trace minerals.

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