Everyday food.
Extraordinary body.
Discover how everyday foods support your body. Explore all 13 essential vitamins alongside protein, fibre, minerals and hydration, with benefits, deficiency effects, excess risks and original references.
Explore the essentials Short reads · Original sources · No API needed- 01Explore foods
- 02Meet the nutrient
- 03Understand its role
- 04See related anatomy
Start with a nutrient.
18 topics
Protein
Building materials for the body's tissues.
Fibre
Plant foods and their role in bowel function.
Calcium
A mineral for bones, muscles and nerve signals.
Iron
An essential part of the body's oxygen transport.
Hydration
Water supports temperature control and waste removal.
Vitamin A
Supports vision, immunity and growth.
Vitamin B1
Thiamin helps cells use energy from food.
Vitamin B2
Riboflavin supports energy production and cell function.
Vitamin B3
Niacin helps turn food into usable energy.
Vitamin B5
Pantothenic acid helps process energy and fats.
Vitamin B6
Supports protein metabolism, blood and nerve signalling.
Vitamin B7
Biotin helps metabolize fats, carbohydrates and protein.
Vitamin B9
Folate supports DNA production and cell division.
Vitamin B12
Supports nerves, red blood cells and DNA.
Vitamin C
Supports collagen, wound healing and iron absorption.
Vitamin D
Helps the body absorb calcium from food.
Vitamin E
An antioxidant that supports cell protection.
Vitamin K
Needed for blood clotting and bone proteins.