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NUTRIENT
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FUNCTION IN THE HUMAN BODY
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Protein
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Protein serves as the structural material in cells and aids in
the growth and repair of tissues.
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Amino Acids
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Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. There are two
types of amino acids in our bodies: essential and nonessential.
Essential amino acids must be supplied to our body through proper
nutrition and nonessential amino acids are made within our bodies
with the help of proper nutrition. Velvet Elk Antler contains
25 different amino acids, including all 8 of the essential amino
acids. These 8 must be present in the body at the same time if
growth and repair of tissue is to occur.
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Lipids
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Lipids are needed in our bodies to build cell parts and supply
energy for cellular activities.
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Fatty Acids
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Fatty acids (a kind of lipid) are required by the body to help
supply energy for cellular processes. There are, like amino acids,
essential fatty acids that our bodies require daily. All the required
fatty acids and essential fatty acids are found in Velvet Elk
Antler.
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Collagen
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Collagen is a major structural protein of the body. It is found
in our bones, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage.
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Manganese
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Manganese is needed for the development of bones and other connective
tissue as well as for the normal functioning of the nervous system.
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Calcium
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Calcium not only provides the structure for bones and teeth,
but it is also essential for nerve impulse conduction, muscle
contraction, and blood clotting.
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Phosphorus
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Like calcium, phosphorus provides structure to bones and teeth.
It is a component of nearly all metabolic reactions.
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Potassium
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Potassium is another mineral essential for the healthy functioning
of the body, especially the nerves and muscles.
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Magnesium
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Magnesium is needed in some metabolic reactions and in the storing
and releasing of energy within the cells of our body.
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Iron
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All people, especially women, are concerned about iron intake
as iron is essential for blood cells to be able to carry oxygen
to all parts of the body.
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Copper
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Copper is found in all body tissues and is also necessary for
the development of our red blood cells, bones and nerves.
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Cobalt
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Cobalt is needed for the creation of enzymes and red blood cells.
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Zinc
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Zinc is part of the enzymes involved in digestion and respiration.
It is necessary for normal wound healing and maintains the health
of the skin.
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Sulfur
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Sulfur is a component of various amino acids and insulin. Lack
of sulfur can lead to skin problems and poor development of hair
and nails.
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Sodium
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Not to be confused with the word "salt", sodium helps
to regulate water balance in the body and is needed for conduction
of nerve impulses and contraction of muscle fibers.
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Selenium
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Selenium is an important guardian of our blood cells, heart,
liver, and lungs. It also stimulates increased antibody response
to infection.
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Nitrogen
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Our bodies need nitrogen to help build body tissues.
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Glycosamino-
glycans and proteoglycans
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These are combinations of proteins and sugars that aid in the
growth and proper functioning of the body.
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