
Blood
A healthy blood system is crucial as it enables oxygen transport to cells for energy production, strengthens the immune defence, and ensures effective blood clotting to stop bleeding. Various nutrients play a key role in specific aspects of blood health:Blood sugar levels: Chromium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood sugar levels.
Cholesterol levels: Replacing saturated fatty acids with monounsaturated and/or polyunsaturated fatty acids, e.g. DHA and EPA, contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels.
Red blood cells and haemoglobin: Iron contributes to the normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin.
Formation of red blood cells: Riboflavin (vitamin B2), vitamin B12 and vitamin B6 contribute to the normal formation of red blood cells.
Haematopoiesis: Folate (folic acid) contributes to normal haematopoiesis.
Blood vessel function: Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of blood vessels.
Calcium level in the blood: Vitamin D contributes to a normal calcium level in the blood.
Blood coagulation: Vitamin K and calcium contribute to normal blood coagulation.
Maintenance of normal testosterone levels: Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood.