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Types of Vitamins and Minerals - TSV

Vitamins and minerals are essential micronutrients required for maintaining normal human body functions. Vitamins are classified into fat-soluble (A, D, E, K) and water-soluble (B-group, C), while minerals are classified into macrominerals (7 types) and trace minerals (9 types). These are involved in various physiological functions including energy metabolism, bone formation, immune function, and nerve transmission, making balanced dietary intake crucial.

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code	slug	name	description	category	deficiencySymptoms	foodSources
V-A	vitamin-a	Vitamin A	A fat-soluble vitamin important for vision maintenance and skin/mucous membrane health.	fat-soluble	["Night blindness","Dry skin","Decreased immunity"]	["Liver","Eel","Egg yolk","Green and yellow vegetables","Carrots"]
V-D	vitamin-d	Vitamin D	A fat-soluble vitamin involved in promoting calcium and phosphorus absorption and bone formation.	fat-soluble	["Osteoporosis","Rickets","Bone fragility"]	["Salmon","Mushrooms","Sardines","Pacific saury","Eggs","Tuna"]
V-E	vitamin-e	Vitamin E	A fat-soluble vitamin with antioxidant properties that protects cell membranes.	fat-soluble	["Cold sensitivity","Increased arteriosclerosis risk","Infertility"]	["Nuts","Vegetable oils","Pumpkin","Eel","Millet dumplings","Avocado"]
V-K	vitamin-k	Vitamin K	A fat-soluble vitamin involved in activating blood clotting factors and regulating bone formation.	fat-soluble	["Bleeding tendency","Osteoporosis","Increased fracture risk"]	["Natto","Seaweed","Green leafy vegetables","Spinach","Broccoli"]
V-B1	vitamin-b1	Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)	A water-soluble vitamin important for carbohydrate metabolism and nerve function maintenance.	water-soluble	["Beriberi","Fatigue","Loss of appetite","Nerve damage"]	["Pork","Eel","Brown rice","Legumes","Peanuts"]
V-B2	vitamin-b2	Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	A water-soluble vitamin involved in energy metabolism and maintaining skin and mucous membrane health.	water-soluble	["Mouth ulcers","Dermatitis","Angular cheilitis","Eye redness"]	["Liver","Cheese","Mackerel","Eggs","Natto","Spinach"]
V-B6	vitamin-b6	Vitamin B6	A water-soluble vitamin involved in amino acid metabolism and nerve function.	water-soluble	["Anemia","Dermatitis","Nerve damage","Depression symptoms"]	["Garlic","Tuna","Chicken","Bananas","Liver","Bonito"]
V-B12	vitamin-b12	Vitamin B12	An essential water-soluble vitamin for red blood cell formation and nerve function maintenance.	water-soluble	["Pernicious anemia","Numbness in hands and feet","Memory decline","Fatigue"]	["Shellfish","Liver","Fish","Egg yolk","Meat"]
V-NI	niacin	Niacin (Vitamin B3)	A water-soluble vitamin involved in energy production and skin and mucous membrane health.	water-soluble	["Dermatitis","Diarrhea","Dementia","Digestive disorders"]	["Meat","Fish","Peanuts","Liver","Brown rice"]
V-PA	pantothenic-acid	Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)	A water-soluble vitamin that serves as material for coenzymes and is involved in overall metabolism.	water-soluble	["Fatigue","Decreased immune function","Dermatitis","Hair loss"]	["Liver","Chicken breast","Natto","Avocado","Eggs","Yeast"]
V-FO	folic-acid	Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)	A water-soluble vitamin important for DNA and RNA synthesis and fetal development support.	water-soluble	["Megaloblastic anemia","Fetal developmental abnormalities","Glossitis","Diarrhea"]	["Liver","Green leafy vegetables","Broccoli","Natto","Oranges"]
V-BI	biotin	Biotin (Vitamin B7)	A water-soluble vitamin involved in skin and hair health and metabolic assistance.	water-soluble	["Hair loss","Dermatitis","Conjunctivitis","Neurological symptoms"]	["Liver","Eggs","Nuts","Mushrooms","Soybeans"]
V-C	vitamin-c	Vitamin C	An important water-soluble vitamin for antioxidant effects, collagen synthesis, and iron absorption promotion.	water-soluble	["Scurvy","Decreased immunity","Skin problems","Bleeding gums"]	["Paprika","Broccoli","Citrus fruits","Kiwi","Strawberries","Lemons"]
M-CA	calcium	Calcium	An essential macromineral for bone and tooth formation, nerve transmission, and muscle contraction.	macromineral	["Osteoporosis","Fractures","Muscle cramps","Tooth fragility"]	["Dairy products","Small fish","Soy products","Green leafy vegetables","Almonds"]
M-P	phosphorus	Phosphorus	A macromineral involved in bone and tooth structure and energy metabolism.	macromineral	["Bone fragility","Muscle weakness","Loss of appetite","Growth disorders"]	["Meat","Fish","Dairy products","Legumes","Nuts"]
M-K	potassium	Potassium	A macromineral involved in blood pressure regulation, diuretic effects, and fluid balance.	macromineral	["High blood pressure","Swelling","Muscle weakness","Arrhythmia"]	["Bananas","Potatoes","Avocado","Spinach","Fish"]
M-NA	sodium	Sodium	A macromineral involved in fluid balance and nerve and muscle function.	macromineral	["Low blood pressure","Dehydration symptoms","Muscle cramps","Fatigue"]	["Salt","Soy sauce","Miso","Pickled foods","Processed foods"]
M-MG	magnesium	Magnesium	A macromineral involved as an enzyme cofactor and in maintaining bone and muscle function.	macromineral	["Muscle cramps","Insomnia","Fatigue","Arrhythmia"]	["Seaweed","Nuts","Whole grains","Legumes","Bananas"]
M-CL	chlorine	Chlorine (Chloride)	A macromineral involved as a component of stomach acid and regulating fluid balance.	macromineral	["Indigestion","Growth disorders","Dehydration symptoms"]	["Salt","Seaweed","Tomatoes","Lettuce","Olives"]
M-S	sulfur	Sulfur	A macromineral involved in skin and hair health, obtained through essential amino acids.	macromineral	["Skin problems","Hair quality decline","Nail fragility"]	["Meat","Fish","Eggs","Dairy products","Legumes","Onions","Garlic"]
M-FE	iron	Iron	An important trace mineral that becomes material for hemoglobin and helps prevent anemia.	trace-mineral	["Anemia","Fatigue","Decreased immunity","Decreased concentration"]	["Liver","Red meat","Spinach","Soybeans","Clams","Hamaguri clams"]
M-ZN	zinc	Zinc	An important trace mineral for maintaining taste, immune, and reproductive functions.	trace-mineral	["Taste disorder","Dermatitis","Loss of appetite","Decreased immune function","Growth delay"]	["Oysters","Meat","Nuts","Legumes","Cheese","Brown rice"]
M-CU	copper	Copper	A trace mineral involved in blood formation and antioxidant effects.	trace-mineral	["Anemia","Bone abnormalities","Decreased immune function","Nerve damage"]	["Liver","Shellfish","Nuts","Legumes","Chocolate"]
M-MN	manganese	Manganese	A trace mineral involved in bone formation and enzyme activation.	trace-mineral	["Bone fragility","Growth disorders","Skin problems"]	["Whole grains","Nuts","Legumes","Tea","Leafy vegetables"]
M-I	iodine	Iodine	A trace mineral that becomes material for thyroid hormones.	trace-mineral	["Goiter","Decreased metabolism","Growth disorders","Cretinism"]	["Seaweed","Fish","Shellfish","Iodized salt"]
M-SE	selenium	Selenium	A trace mineral with strong antioxidant effects.	trace-mineral	["Decreased immune function","Hypothyroidism","Cardiomyopathy"]	["Fish","Meat","Nuts (Brazil nuts)","Eggs","Whole grains"]
M-MO	molybdenum	Molybdenum	A trace mineral involved in metabolism as an enzyme cofactor.	trace-mineral	["Protein metabolism disorders","Nervous system problems","Abnormal heart rate"]	["Legumes","Grains","Nuts","Liver","Dairy products"]
M-CO	cobalt	Cobalt	A trace mineral that becomes a component of vitamin B12.	trace-mineral	["Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms","Anemia","Nerve damage"]	["Meat","Fish","Shellfish","Eggs","Dairy products"]
M-CR	chromium	Chromium	A trace mineral that helps glucose metabolism and contributes to diabetes prevention.	trace-mineral	["Abnormal blood sugar levels","Lipid metabolism disorders","Weight loss"]	["Meat","Whole grains","Broccoli","Nuts","Mushrooms"]