Appendix G
Essential Nutrients in Human Metabolism

Water

Carbohydrates

Amino acids
isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, valine, histidine

Fatty acids
linoleic acid, linolenic acid

Vitamins
Fat soluble - retinol (A), 25-hydroxycholecalciferol (D), a-tocopherol (E), phylloquinone (vitamin K)

Water soluble - thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), pyridoxin (B6), niacin (B3), folic acid, cobalamin (B12), biotin, panthothenic acid (B5), ascorbic acid (C)

Minerals
calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphate, potassium, sodium


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