Vitamin C contributes to:
- Normal psychological function
- Increased iron absorption
- Normal functioning of the nervous system
- Protection of cells from oxidative stress
- Normal functioning of the immune system
- Normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels, bones, cartilage, gums, teeth, and skin
- Normal collagen formation for the normal function of the skin
Zinc contributes to:
- Normal protein synthesis
- Normal fertility and reproduction
- Maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood and normal vision
- Maintenance of normal bones, hair, nails, and skin
- Normal cognitive function and normal functioning of the immune system
- Normal DNA synthesis, cell division, and protection of cells from oxidative stress
- Normal metabolism of acids, bases, fatty acids, carbohydrates, Vitamin A, and macronutrients