10 Essential Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamins and minerals help protect us from disease and illness. Eating a balanced diet rich in vitamins, minerals and other natural ingredients is key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Yo on the Go® Smoothies contain 30% of the recommended daily value* of the following 10 essential vitamins and minerals: Vitamin A, which helps keep eyes and skin healthy and protects against infection.
Vitamin B6, which helps your immune system and helps keep your blood glucose within normal range.
Vitamin B12, which helps form red blood cells and is necessary for maintaining a healthy nervous system.
Vitamin C, which helps heal cuts and wounds and keeps teeth and gums healthy.
Vitamin D, which helps to form and maintain strong bones and promote bone mineralization, as well as help maintain a healthy immune system.
Biotin, which is necessary for the formation of fatty acids and glucose, which are used as fuels by the body. It is also important for the metabolism of amino acids and carbohydrates and helps strengthen hair and nails.
Folic Acid, which helps make healthy new cells and helps prevent birth defects.
Niacin, which assists in the functioning of the digestive system, skin, and nerves. It is also important for the conversion of food to energy.
Pantothenic Acid, which is essential for the metabolism of food.
Riboflavin, which is important for body growth and red blood cell production and helps in releasing energy from carbohydrates.
*Based on a 2,000-calorie-per-day diet.
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