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What are the Essential Nutrients? Essential nutrients are those nutrients derived from food that the body is unable to manufacture on its own. These are absolutely necessary for human life and include 8 amino acids, and at least 13 vitamins, and at least 15 minerals, plus certain fatty acids. •Essential vitamins are divided into two group, fat-soluble and water soluble. Fat-soluble vitamins include A,D,E and K. Water-soluble vitamins includes C, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, folic acid and biotin. •Essential minerals include calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, sodium, and a number of trace minerals. •Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are unsaturated fats required in the diet. Omega-3 and omega-6 oils are the principle types. EFAs are converted in the body to regulate prostaglandins, hormone-like substances that regulate many metabolic functions, particularly inflammatory processes. •Amino acids are building blocks of protein which are essential for overall bodily function from cellular level to tissue repair. •Antioxidants are natural biochemical substances that protect cells against damage from harmful free radicals. Antioxidants come in varied types: bioflavonoids, carotenoids, herbs, can be from vitamins & minerals, amino acids, etc.
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