This is a general overview. For more in-depth information, see our health professional fact sheet.| ods.od.nih.gov
Vitamin A is important for eyesight and immunity. Learn how much you need, good sources, deficiency symptoms, and health effects here.| ods.od.nih.gov
Iron helps make hemoglobin in red blood cells. Learn how much you need, good sources, deficiency symptoms, and health effects here.| ods.od.nih.gov
Folate (folic acid) helps make DNA. Learn how much you need, good sources, deficiency symptoms, and health effects here.| ods.od.nih.gov
Calcium helps build strong bones. Learn how much you need, good sources, deficiency symptoms, and health effects here.| ods.od.nih.gov
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) helps turn food into energy. Learn how much you need, good sources, deficiency symptoms, and health effects here.| ods.od.nih.gov
Potassium is needed for muscle, kidneys, and heart function. Learn how much you need, good sources, deficiency symptoms, and health effects here.| ods.od.nih.gov
Vitamin B12 helps keep nerve and blood cells healthy. Learn how much you need, good sources, deficiency symptoms, and health effects here.| ods.od.nih.gov
Zinc helps the immune system and helps make proteins and DNA. Learn how much you need, good sources, deficiency symptoms, and health effects here.| ods.od.nih.gov
Omega 3 fatty acids are needed for healthy cell membranes. Learn how much you need, good sources, deficiency symptoms, and health effects here.| ods.od.nih.gov
Choline supports brain and nerve functions. Learn how much you need, good sources, deficiency symptoms, and health effects here.| ods.od.nih.gov