Vitamins & Minerals - VitaminSage

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Vitamin A

Alternative Names: Retinol, Retinal, Retinoic Acid, Beta-Carotene, Provitamin A

Vitamin A is an essential fat-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in thyroid function by regulating TSH production, supporting…

Vitamin D

Alternative Names: Calciferol, Vitamin D3, Cholecalciferol, Vitamin D2, Ergocalciferol

Vitamin D is often called the 'sunshine vitamin' because your skin makes it when exposed to sunlight. It's essential for…

Vitamin E

Alternative Names: Tocopherol, Alpha-Tocopherol, Tocotrienols, Antioxidant Vitamin

Vitamin E with mixed tocopherols is a powerful fat-soluble antioxidant complex that protects cells from oxidative damage, supports cardiovascular health,…

Vitamin K2

Alternative Names: Menaquinone, MK-4, MK-7, Menatetrenone

Vitamin K2 (menaquinone) is an essential fat-soluble vitamin that directs calcium to bones while preventing arterial calcification, supporting cardiovascular health,…

Vitamin C

Alternative Names: Ascorbic Acid, L-Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbate, L-Ascorbate

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient best known for supporting immune health and collagen production. Found in citrus fruits, berries,…

Vitamin B1

Alternative Names: Thiamine, Thiamin, Aneurine

Vitamin B1 (thiamine) is essential for converting food into energy and supporting nerve function. It's found in whole grains, legumes,…

Vitamin B2

Alternative Names: Riboflavin, Vitamin G, Lactoflavin

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) helps convert food into energy and supports healthy skin, eyes, and nerves. Found in milk, eggs, meat,…

Vitamin B3

Alternative Names: Niacin, Nicotinic Acid, Niacinamide, Nicotinamide

Vitamin B3 comes in several forms with different benefits. Niacin (nicotinic acid) effectively lowers cholesterol at doses of 1,000-3,000 mg…

Vitamin B5

Alternative Names: Pantothenic Acid, Pantothenate, Calcium Pantothenate

Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) helps convert food into energy and is essential for making hormones, cholesterol, and neurotransmitters. Found in…

Vitamin B6

Alternative Names: Pyridoxine, Pyridoxal, Pyridoxamine

Vitamin B6 helps your body convert food into energy and is crucial for brain development, immune function, and creating neurotransmitters…

Vitamin B7

Alternative Names: Biotin, Vitamin H, Coenzyme R

Vitamin B7 (biotin) is an essential water-soluble vitamin that functions as a cofactor for five carboxylase enzymes critical for metabolism…

Vitamin B9

Alternative Names: Folate, Folic Acid, Vitamin M, Folacin

Vitamin B9 (folate) is best known for preventing birth defects when taken before and during pregnancy. Found naturally in leafy…

Vitamin B12

Alternative Names: Cobalamin, Cyanocobalamin, Methylcobalamin, Adenosylcobalamin

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is essential for nerve function, DNA synthesis, and red blood cell formation. Found naturally only in animal…

Calcium

Type: Major Mineral (Macromineral)

Calcium is an essential mineral vital for bone health, muscle function, and nerve transmission. Adults need 1,000-1,200 mg daily, primarily…

Phosphorus

Alternative Names: P, Phosphate, Phosphoric Acid

Phosphorus is an essential mineral critical for bone structure, energy metabolism, and cellular function. While deficiency is rare due to…

Potassium

Alternative Names: K, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Citrate

Potassium is an essential mineral and electrolyte that helps regulate fluid balance, nerve signals, and muscle contractions. Research shows it's…

Sodium

Alternative Names: Na, Sodium Chloride, Table Salt

Sodium is an essential electrolyte that regulates fluid balance, nerve impulse transmission, and muscle function, with recommended intake of 1,500-2,300…

Chloride

Alternative Names: Cl, Chlorine Ion

Chloride is an essential electrolyte mineral that works closely with sodium and potassium to maintain fluid balance, support nerve function,…

Magnesium

Alternative Names: Mg, Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Glycinate

Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions, supporting everything from energy production to DNA synthesis. Adults…

Sulfur

Alternative Names: S, Sulphur, Organic Sulfur

Sulfur is an essential mineral vital for protein structure, detoxification, and antioxidant systems, primarily obtained through sulfur-containing amino acids in…

Iron

Alternative Names: Fe, Ferrous Sulfate, Ferrous Gluconate, Ferrous Fumarate

Iron is an essential mineral vital for oxygen transport, energy production, and immune function. Most adults need 8-18mg daily, with…

Zinc

Alternative Names: Zn, Zinc Oxide, Zinc Gluconate, Zinc Picolinate

Zinc is an essential trace mineral involved in approximately 100 enzyme systems throughout the body. Research shows it plays critical…

Copper

Alternative Names: Cu, Copper Sulfate, Copper Gluconate

Copper is an essential trace mineral vital for energy production, iron metabolism, connective tissue formation, and antioxidant defense. It's found…

Manganese

Alternative Names: Mn, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Gluconate

Manganese is an essential trace mineral vital for antioxidant defense, bone formation, and carbohydrate metabolism. It's found in foods like…

Iodine

Alternative Names: I, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Iodide, Kelp

Iodine is an essential trace mineral vital for making thyroid hormones, which control metabolism, growth, and brain development. Most people…

Selenium

Alternative Names: Se, Selenomethionine, Sodium Selenite, Selenium Yeast

Selenium is an essential trace mineral vital for antioxidant defense, thyroid function, and immune health. Most adults need just 55…