8 Essential Nutrients and their Benefits 

Our bodies cannot generate essential nutrients, so we must get them from food. Here are 8 vital nutrients and their benefits:  

Vitamin C  

 1

Important for collagen formation, which is needed for skin, cartilage, and bone health.  

Vitamin D  

2

Bone Health: Improves intestinal calcium absorption, which is essential for strong bones and teeth.  

Calcium  

3

Bone and Dental Health: Essential for bone and tooth growth.  

Iron  

4

Oxygen Transport: Required for hemoglobin, which transports oxygen from the lungs to the body.  

Omega-3 Fatty Acids  

5

Heart Health: Lower inflammation, blood pressure, and triglycerides to improve cardiovascular health.  

Magnesium  

6

Muscle and Nerve Function: Promotes muscular and nerve function and prevents cramping.  

Folate (Vitamin B9)

7

Cell Division and Growth: Essential for DNA synthesis and cell division during pregnancy and growth.  

Vitamin B12

8

Nervous Health: Promotes nerve function and prevents neurological diseases and cognitive decline.