INTRODUCTION

Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals that are required for our body in minute amounts to fight diseases, to support metabolic activities and protect against infections. These are essential for maintenance of health and longevity.

VITAMINS

Vitamins can be broadly classified as water soluble and fat soluble vitamins.

FAT SOLUBLE VITAMINS are vitamin A, D, E, K.

WATER SOLUBLE VITAMINS include riboflavin, nicotinic acid, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, folic acid, vitamin B12, biotin, choline and inositol.

Water soluble vitamins are not accumulated in the body, but are readily excreted while fat soluble vitamins are stored in the body.

MINERALS

Minerals includes calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, molybdenum, copper, manganese, magnesium, iodine, sodium, potassium and some of the important trace elements are zinc, Copper, selenium, cobalt, fluoride, manganese, chromium, iodine and molybdenum.