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McMaster | Wellness > Health

FIGHT ADMIN? NO, VITAMIN: THE ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS YOU NEED

Claresta Cheung Student Contributor, McMaster University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at McMaster chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

It’s cold, dark, and depressing. Yes, the start of second semester. Thinking of fighting admin for your course schedule? Scratch that, take these 4 vitamins:

. VITAMIN A – THE VISION VITAMIN

what it does:

  • Supports vision
  • Promotes cell growth
  • Strengthens immune function
  • Aids fetal development

what foods contain this:

  • Fish
  • Dairy
  • Carrots, sweet potatoes, and leafy greens
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. VITAMIN D – THE SUNSHINE VITAMIN

what it does:

  • Helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorus
  • Supports bone and teeth health
  • Regulates immune system function

what foods contain this:

  • Fatty fish
  • Dairy
  • Egg yolks
Salmon Lemon Bowl
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. VITAMIN E – THE ANTIOXIDANT VITAMIN

what it does:

  • Acts as an antioxidant, protecting cells from damage
  • Supports immune function
  • Helps maintain healthy skin and eyes

what foods contain this:

  • Nuts and seeds
  • Vegetable oils
  • Spinach and broccoli
Avocado toast, fruits and nuts, and coffee.
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. VITAMIN K – THE CLOTTING VITAMIN

what it does:

  • Essential for blood clotting
  • Supports bone health

what foods contain this:

  • Leafy green vegetables (kale, spinach, broccoli, etc.)
  • Brussel sprouts
  • Fish, meat, and eggs (in smaller amounts)
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Claresta Cheung

McMaster '28

Claresta Cheung is a Year 2 EE student and part-time writer for HerCampus at McMaster University. She is responsible for writing and releasing monthly articles on this site. She loves poetic and sentimental quotes - and will always make writing her passion. She constantly gets her ideas for writing a new book topic right before midnight hits - both a blessing and a curse.

She is also the co-debate lead at MEC - reason being she loves arguing (in a good way!) with other people. She has written multiple short stories in her spare time, occasionally cringing at the much laughable content from her early writer days. Spontaneous presentations and on-the-spot mind boggling trivia is what she thrives for. Being part of HerCampus is what jogs her creative and eccentric side.

In her free time, she is a full time webtoon and novel reader. On the side, she delves into biology and the arts - drawing, crocheting, and musical improvisation. She loves rock climbing and badminton. She constantly thinks about how she could combine both sports together. She is also a coffee addict and will stop at nothing to get her daily dose of caffeine. She hopes to release her own webtoon series in the future after getting her degree.