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Vitamin B-1
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Vitamin
B1 is also known as "Thiamin" and "Aneurine".
Its functions include formation of the enzyme
thiamin
pyrophosphate, promoting normal metabolism,
healthy appetite, digestion, and growth, and
brain
development and function.
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Vitamin B-2
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Vitamin B2 is also known as "Riboflavin".
Its functions include: Production
of acetylcholine, noradrenaline, serotonin (neurotransmitters
essential to the brain); Release of energy from carbohydrates;
Synthesis of arachidonic acid, linoleic acid and
linolenic
acid (essential fatty
acids); Tissue respiration.
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Vitamin B-6
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Vitamin B6 is also known as "Pyridoxine".
Its functions include: Synthesis
of nucleic acids; Pre-conception & in early pregnancy folic acid
is thought to help prevent neural tube defects and
other congenital foetal malformations.
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Vitamin B-12
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Vitamin B12 is also known as "Cyanocobalamin".
Its functions include: Synthesis
of nucleic acids; Maintenance of myelin in the nervous
system; Correct functioning of Folic Acid.
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Vitamin C
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This
is one of the most well-known vitamins and is important
for its antioxidant properties, for maintaining
healthy connective tissues, the integrity of cell
walls, synthesis of collagen, resistance
to infections, promoting healthy function of phagocytes
(a type of white blood cell), and helping to reduce
allergic reactions (by inhibiting the action of
histamine).
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Vitamin E |
The
functions of vitamin E include: Antioxidant
properties, muscle development, production of
red blood cells, and reproductive functions.
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Vitamin K
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Vitamin
K is needed for formation of prothrombin by the
liver. (This is needed for
blood clotting.)
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Definitions:
| Vitamin |
Any chemical within the group of organic compounds
required (in very small amounts) by the body
in order to maintain good health. These cannot
be synthesized by the body and so are essential
constituents of the diet - though most can
also be taken in tablet form, as dietary supplements.
Deficiencies (and in many cases also excessive intake) of these substances
can lead to specific diseases.
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| Oil Soluble
Vitamins |
Vitamins that are soluble in oil. This group
are sometimes described as "fat-soluble" rather
than "oil soluble".
This group includes: Vitamin "A", Vitamin "D", Vitamin "E",
and Vitamin "K".
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| Water
Soluble Vitamins |
Vitamins that are soluble in water.
This group includes: Vitamin "C", and the "Vitamin "B" complex.
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Note:
Excessive and/or inappropriate use of
vitamins and/or other supplements can damage health.
The safest option is to choose a multi-vitamin
and mineral product suitable for your age group.
Consult your health advisor if you are unsure or
experiencing any symptoms.
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