Nutrient Groups Based on Similar Physiological Functions

Nutrient Groups Based on Similar Physiological Functions

Minerals and Vitamins

Physiological Function

Sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium

Osmotic balance, acid-base balance, membrane transport, nerve conduction

Calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D, vitamin K

Structural, muscle contraction, coagulation

Vitamin A, vitamin D

Cell differentiation, vision, immunity

Biotin, manganese, copper

Integrity of extracellular matrix

Iron, zinc, copper

Electron transfers

Vitamin E and selenium

Free radical scavengers

Niacin and riboflavin

Oxidation reduction

Thiamine, vitamin B6

Oxidation/transamination

Pantothenic acid

Acyl transfer

Folacin, choline, B12

1-carbon transfers

Iodine

Basal metabolism