•   Amino Acids

There are 20 different amino acids. Amino acids are linked together into a chain to form proteins. Our body can synthesize only 11 amino acids and we can get directly 9 amino acids from  our food. These 9 amino acids are called “essential amino acids.”

• Antioxidants

Antioxidants such as beta-carotene, vitamins A, C, and E, lutein, lycopene and quercetin will protect the cell in your body from damage and repair free radicals that can cause damage to cell. This help reduce risk of many chronic disease.

• Carbohydrate

      The important source of energy for the body and cells is carbohydrate. It consists of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Types of carbohydrates include sugars, starches, and fiber. Sources include fruits, vegetables, legumes, milk, honey, syrups, table sugar, and grains.

Vitamin

• Folic Acid (Folate)

Folic Acid (Folate) or Vitamin B9 is one type of B vitamin dissolving in water. It works along with     vitamin B12 and vitamin C to help the body damage, use and produce new proteins.  It also help form red blood cells and helps create DNA. If your body lack Folic acid, it can cause poor growth, gray hair, swollen tongue , and  diarrhea. It is essential that pregnant women should take folic acid every day to prevent birth defects. You can find this vitamin in beans, legumes, citrus fruits, whole grain, dark green leafy vegetables, pork, shellfish and liver.

• Niacin(Vitamin B3 )

It is also a type of B vitamin and water-soluble. Niacin helps function in digestive system, skin and nerves. It is also necessary for changing food to energy. This vitamin is found in dairy product, poultry, fish, lean meats, nuts, eggs, legumes, enriched breads and cereals. A deficiency of niacin causes pellagra, inflamed skin, digestive problems, and mental impairment.

• Pantothenic acid or Vitamin B5

Pantothenic acid is important for growth. They help the body in metabolism itp breaking down proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Pantothenic acid is found in eggs, fish, milk, yeast, legumes, broccoli, cabbage, white and sweet potatoes  and lean beef.

• Riboflavin

Riboflavin or Vitamin B2 is also a type of B vitamin and water soluble. It is essential to growth, help produce red blood cell and release energy from carbohydrates you’re your body lack this vitamin, it can cause sore throat, swelling of mucous membranes, mouth or lip sores, anemia, and skin disorders. Riboflavin is plentiful in lean meats, eggs, legumes, nuts, green leafy vegetables, dairy products, and milk.

• Thiamine

Thiamine or Vitamin B1is one of the B vitamins,a group of water-soluble vitamins. It  is important for the functioning of the heart, muscles, and nervous system as well as assists the body cells transform carbohydrates into energy. A deficiency of thiamine can cause weakness, fatigue, nerve damage and psychosis, especially severe thiamine lacking may lead to brain damage. The significant source of Thiamine is cereals, pasta, whole grains (especially wheat germ), lean meats (especially pork), fish, dried beans, peas, and soybeans.

Mineral

• Calcium

Our body consist of plentiful of calcium especially teeth and bones which contain the most calcium(about 99%) and other cells of body also contain calcium. It is one of the most important mineral for body growth. Calcium assists form and keep healthy teeth and bones. Intake proper quantity calcium over a life time can prevent thin bones. The excellent sources of calcium are milk and dairy products such as yogurt, cheeses, and buttermilk.

• Chloride

Chroride is essential to keep the proper balance of body fluids. Because of excessive sweating, vomiting or diarrhea, your body may carry too little chloride and you can loss fluid. It can cause dehydration and alkalosis. Sodium chloride can be found in table salt or sea salt, seaweed, rye, tomatoes, lettuce, celery and olives. Potassium chloride is found in most foods.

• Chromium

This is an essential mineral that  must be obtained from the diet since our body can not synthesize.It is important for fats and carbohydrates metabolism, insulin metabolism, brain function, and other body process. The significant source of chromium is brewer’s yeast, beef, liver, eggs, chicken, oysters , green peppers, apples, bananas, spinach and wheat germ.

• Copper

It is essential mineral working along with iron to help produce red blood cells and keep the blood vessels, nerves, immune system, and bones healthy. A deficiency of copper may lead to anemia and osteoporosis but over intake can lead to kidney problems, hepatitis and brain disorders. The good sources of copper are oysters, shellfish, whole grains, beans, nuts, potatoes, organ meats (kidneys, liver) ,dark leafy greens, dried fruits such as prunes, cocoa, black pepper, and yeast.

• Fluoride

Fluoride occurs naturally in the body as calcium fluoride. It help maintain bone structure and prevent tooth decay. Lack of Fluoride can caused increased cavities, and weak bones and teeth. The important sources of Fluoride are Fluoridated water, seafood and gelatin.