Can the body survive with only these nutrients? Am I forgetting anything?

Question

Besides these things, are there any other nutrients the body needs to survive?

Vitamin C

B complex

Iron

Niacin

Hyaluronic acid

Alpha lipoic Acid

Amino Acids

Calcium

Magnesium

Vitamin K

Vitamin D

Selenium

Folic Acid

C-Q10

Biotin

and some herbs:

Milk Thistle

Licorice root

As a hypothetical experiment, if someone only had these could they survive or are they missing something?

Answer 1

No.

There are six basic nutrients that the body needs to survive.  They are:

Water

Protein

Carbohydrate

Fat

Vitamins

Minerals

Your experiment is missing water, carbohydrate, fat, and some vitamins and minerals.

Fiber isn't a necessary nutrient, but it will sure make you feel better if you have it in your diet!

Answer 2

You haven't listed a carbohydrate source. Although the body has pathways to synthesize carbs, you could not meet your entire daily requirement that way.

Others from Wikipedia:

Essential substances often not considered to be nutrients:

Oxygen

Water

Sunlight

Essential fatty acids:

Linolenic acid (the shortest chain omega-3 fatty acid)

Linoleic acid (the shortest chain omega-6 fatty acid)

Vitamins & Minerals



Vitamin A (retinol)

Vitamin E (tocopherol)

Chloride (Cl-)

Copper (Cu)

Iodine (I)

Manganese (Mn)

Molybdenum (Mo)

Nickel (Ni)

Phosphorus (P) (as phosphate)

Potassium (K)

Sodium (Na)

Sulfur (S)

Zinc (Zn)