Vitamins
Key:
|
RDI |
Recommended Daily Intake |
|
mcg |
micrograms |
|
mg |
milligrams |
Vitamin D – Helps with the absorption of calcium, therefore helping to strengthen the bones. It supports mental health and can help improve and stabilise energy levels.
|
RDI |
10 mcg |
|
Good sources |
Fatty fish, salmon, herring, sardines. Full cream organic butter, organic red meat & egg yolks. Vitamin D is synthesised in the body with the help of sunlight |
Vitamin B12 – Is essential to help the nervous system work properly and it also helps to produce red blood cells, which helps with energy production. It is important for brain performance, particularly concentration and memory.
|
RDI |
2.4 mcg |
|
Good sources |
Full cream organic red meat and organic red meat by-products, eggs, fish, poultry. Fortified cereals |
Vitamin C – Is important for boosting the immune system and supporting brain function. It helps to promote healthy bones, teeth, gums and blood vessels. It is a potent antioxidant.
|
RDI |
80 mg |
|
Good sources |
Raw broccoli, Brussels sprouts, oranges, mandarins, blue berries, strawberries, capsicum, pineapple, passionfruit, kiwi fruit, watermelon |
Vitamin E – Is essential to help protect cells from getting damaged by free radicals as it is a potent antioxidant; it also helps to promote the growth and health of red blood cells.
|
RDI |
15 mg |
|
Good sources |
Most nuts & seeds, almonds, brazil nuts, pine nuts, green leafy vegetables, wheat germ, egg yolks |