VITAMINS AND HOW THEY ASSIST YOUR BIRDS

An article from Agapornis News, the Newsletter of: The African Lovebird and Foreign Parrot Society of Qld Inc.

VITAMIN	WHAT IT DOES
A	For healthy skin - Body tissue and eyes
B1	Helps body to metabolize starches - Aids skin growth - eyes
B2	Helps body to use proteins - Fats carbohydrates efficiently
B6	Helps body to use proteins - Builds healthy nerves - Muscles
B12	Builds healthy nervous system - Aids body growth
C	Essential for healthy body cells - Blood vessels - Healing
E	Fertility - Muscle growth - Healthy body system
K	Essential for blood clotting
FOLIC ACID	Essential - For body growth - Healthy blood fertility

MINERAL	WHAT IT DOES
CALCIUM	Bone growth - Healthy kidneys - Muscle growth
IRON	Necessary for healthy blood - Heart
MAGNESIUM	Aids nervous system tissue
POTASSIUM	Aids dispersions of body fluids - Vital for blood pressure
SODIUM	Works in conjunction with potassium
IODINE	Essential to some hormones - Helps to keep body active