Vitamins are needed for their role in various processes such as digestion, absorption and metabolism of nutrients. Vitamins A, E, D, and K are fat soluble, meaning they are derived from and transported thought out the body via fats. They are in the body and excessive intake may be toxic. Water-soluble vitamins are not stored in the body, therefore they must be consumed daily. Excess acid, heat alkali, air or light can destroy these vitamins.
Minerals are virtually indestructible.
There are more than sixty mineral in the body, only twenty-two are essential. Mineral re classified in two categories major and trace. Calcium, chloride, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus, and potassium are examples of major minerals. Chromium, copper, fluorine, iodine, iron, selenium and zinc are examples of trace minerals, present in the body in minute amounts. Helps promote healthy gums and teeth, assist in the absorption of iron, maintains normal connective tissue and heals wounds.