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  • Most Important Nutrients for Women Bodybuilders

    Written by: Debra Wein, MS, RD

    Vitamin A
    Food Sources: Broccoli, carrots, leaf lettuce, watermelon
    Daily Intake Range: 3,000 mcg
    RDA: 800 mcg

    Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
    Food Sources: Rice, pork, kidney beans, sunflower seeds
    Daily Intake Range: 1-100 mg
    RDA: 1.0-1.1 mg

    Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
    Food Sources: Almonds, chicken, cheese, wheat germ
    Daily Intake Range: 1-25 mg
    RDA: 1.2-1.3 mg

    Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
    Food Sources: Tuna, turkey, fortified grains, salmon, peanuts, tofu
    Daily Intake Range: 40-50 mg
    RDA: 13-15 niacin equivalents

    Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
    Food Sources: Avocados, bran, carrots, bananas
    Daily Intake Range: 1-50 mg
    RDA: 1.4-1.6 mg

    Folic Acid (B9)
    Food Sources: Fruit, rice, peas, green leafy vegetables
    Daily Intake Range: 200-1,000 mcg
    RDA: 150-180 mcg

    Vitamin B12
    Food Sources: Eggs, milk, yogurt, tuna, beef
    Daily Intake Range: <1,000 mcg
    RDA: 2.0 mcg

    Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
    Food Sources: Corn, eggs, lobster, peas
    Daily Intake Range: 5-500 mg
    RDA: 4-7 mg

    Magnesium
    Food Sources: Beans, shrimp, oatmeal, tofu
    Daily Intake Range: 100-500 mg
    RDA: 280-300 mg
    Iron
    Food Sources: Oatmeal, peas, potato with skin, beef
    Daily Intake Range: 10-75 mg
    RDA: 10-15 mg

    Calcium
    Food Sources: Milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, broccoli, cooked leafy greens
    Daily Intake Range: 0-1,000 mg
    RDA: 800-1,200 mg

    Vitamin E
    Food Sources: Almonds, walnuts, corn oil, hazelnuts
    Daily Intake Range: 20-533 mg
    RDA: 8 mg

    Vitamin C
    Food Sources: Oranges/juice, tomatoes, broccoli, strawberries
    Daily Intake Range: 50-500 mg
    RDA: 60 mg

    Potassium
    Food Sources: Avocados, bananas, citrus fruit, juices
    Daily Intake Range: 1,000 mg
    RDA: No RDA has been established

    Zinc
    Food Sources: Oysters, wheat germ, baked beans, turkey, tahini, lentils
    Daily Intake Range: 5-20 mg
    RDA: 12 mg M&F

    This chart is for reference purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please see a medical doctor or nutritionist for individual recommendations.
    http://www.muscle-fitnesshers.com/nutrition/2?page=1
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