Vitamin A
Function
Maintains tissues lining, respiratory, reproductive, intestinal, and urinary tracts. Also important for the eyes.
Foods
Yellow/winter squash, sweet potatoes/yams, carrots, egg yolk, alfalfa sprouts, endive, kale, spinach, cod liver oil, collard greens, mustard greens, turnip greens, broccoli, beet greens, mango, pumpkin, cantaloupe, chili peppers, apricots, persimmons, papaya, brussels sprouts, asparagus, zucchini, peas. (The darker the flesh, the higher the vitamin A content.)
B Vitamins
Function
Participates in metabolic reactions and energy production.
Foods
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Function
More important for stressful situations.
Foods
Vitamin D-3
Function
Maintains proper calcium and phosphorous balance.
Foods
Vitamin E
Function
Antioxidant protecting cell membranes.
Foods
Vitamin K
Function
Maintains blood clotting ability.
Foods
Calcium
Function
Maintains growth and support of bone structure, aids with heart and muscle function - Calcium is particularly important for African Greys and egg laying birds.
Foods
Protein
Function
The body's building blocks.
Foods
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