Vitamins and minerals
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Vitamin A
Vitamin A (retinol) is important for your vision, skin and immune system. Most Australians can get enough vitamin A by eating a varied, healthy diet.
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Vitamin B
The B vitamins are a group of vitamins needed for good health. Learn what the B vitamins do, and which foods are high in vitamin B.
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Vitamin C
Vitamin C keeps bones and connective tissues healthy, allows you to absorb iron and helps prevent infections. Here's how to get your daily intake.
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Vitamin D
Vitamin D is important for our health. Read about sources of vitamin D – sunlight and foods – and what happens if we don’t get enough vitamin D.
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Vitamin E
Vitamin E helps your body to function, such as keeping your skin and vision healthy. It’s found in food that contains healthy oil and fat.
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Vitamin K
Vitamin K deficiency can stop your blood from clotting properly and weaken your bones. Read more about how to prevent and treat vitamin K deficiency.
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Calcium
Calcium strengthens bones, helps prevent osteoporosis and more. Find out how much you need for your age and how to find good sources of calcium.
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Folate
Folate, also called folic acid, is needed by your body to grow and develop. It is especially important for pregnant women to get enough folate.
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Iodine and your health
Iodine is essential for your cells to make proteins, and to build your bones and nerves. Learn about how to get enough iodine in your diet.
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Iron
The best sources of iron are animal-based foods like meat and eggs (called 'haem iron'), but many plant-based foods also contain (non-haem) iron.
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Magnesium
Magnesium is a nutrient essential for healthy muscles, nerves, bones and blood sugar levels. Read about the benefits of magnesium.
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Potassium and your health
Potassium is a mineral that your body needs so nerves and muscles function well. Read more on the signs of having too much or too little potassium.
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Salt and sodium
Excess salt can raise your blood pressure, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Learn how to lower your salt (sodium) intake here.
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Zinc
Zinc is a mineral that is essential for many of the body's normal functions and systems. Learn more about how much you need and how to get enough.