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19. The Known 50 Essential Nutrients for Sustaining Human Life * *Numerous other beneficial substances in foods are also known to contribute to good health. Linoleic acid Linolenic acid Lipids-Fat (fatty acids) (2) A D E K C (Ascorbic acid) B 1 (Thiamin) B 2 (Riboflavin) B 3 (Pantothenic acid) Niacin B 6 (Pyridoxal) Folate Biotin B 12 (Cobalamin) Fe Zn Cu Mn I F B Se Mo Ni Cr V Si As Li Sn Co (in B 12 ) Na K Ca Mg S P Cl Histidine Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Threonine Tryptophan Valine Water Carbohydrates Vitamins (13) Micro-Elements (17) Macro-Minerals (7) Protein (amino acids) (9) Water & Energy (2)
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