In a tabular form state the sources, functions, deficiency in deficiency of mineral salts, deficiency…

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In a tabular form state the sources, functions, deficiency in deficiency of mineral salts, deficiency diseases and what vitamins are found in them.

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Here are the tables for mineral salts and vitamins:

1. Mineral Salts

Mineral Salt	Source	Function	Deficiency	Symptoms of Deficiency
Magnesium	Green leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, whole grains	Muscle and nerve function, blood glucose control, blood pressure regulation, bone health	Hypomagnesemia	Muscle cramps, fatigue, weakness, irregular heartbeat
Phosphorus	Dairy products, meat, fish, nuts, legumes	Bone and teeth formation, energy metabolism, DNA/RNA synthesis	Hypophosphatemia	Muscle weakness, bone pain, confusion, fatigue
Calcium	Dairy products, leafy greens, fortified foods	Bone and teeth structure, muscle contraction, nerve transmission, blood clotting	Hypocalcemia	Osteoporosis (long-term), muscle spasms, numbness, tingling
Potassium	Fruits (bananas, oranges), vegetables (spinach, potatoes), legumes	Fluid balance, nerve signals, muscle contractions, blood pressure regulation	Hypokalemia	Muscle weakness, fatigue, cramps, irregular heart rhythm
Iodine	Iodized salt, seafood, dairy products	Thyroid hormone production (regulates metabolism)	Iodine deficiency	Goiter (enlarged thyroid), hypothyroidism, developmental issues in children
Sulphur	Protein-rich foods (meat, fish, eggs, legumes)	Component of amino acids and vitamins, detoxification, collagen synthesis	Rare, usually with severe protein deficiency	Impaired growth, skin lesions, brittle hair/nails

2. Vitamins

Vitamin	Source	Function	Deficiency	Symptoms of Deficiency
Vitamin A	Carrots, sweet potatoes, leafy greens, liver, eggs	Vision, immune function, cell growth, skin health	Hypovitaminosis A	Night blindness, dry eyes, impaired immune function, dry skin
Vitamin B (complex)	Whole grains, meat, fish, eggs, dairy, legumes, leafy greens	Energy metabolism, nerve function, red blood cell formation	Varies by specific B vitamin (e.g., Beriberi for B1, Pellagra for B3, Anemia for B12)	Fatigue, weakness, nerve damage, skin issues, digestive problems
Vitamin C	Citrus fruits, berries, bell peppers, broccoli	Antioxidant, collagen synthesis, immune function, iron absorption	Scurvy	Fatigue, gum bleeding, joint pain, poor wound healing, bruising
Vitamin D	Sunlight exposure, fatty fish, fortified milk, eggs	Calcium absorption, bone health, immune function	Rickets (children), Osteomalacia (adults)	Bone deformities, muscle weakness, bone pain, increased fracture risk
Vitamin K	Leafy green vegetables, broccoli, cabbage, some oils	Blood clotting, bone metabolism	Vitamin K deficiency	Easy bruising, prolonged bleeding, nosebleeds, internal bleeding

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In a tabular form state the sources, functions, deficiency in deficiency of mineral salts, deficiency diseases and what vitamins are found in them.