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Wednesday, 26 August 2009 21:04

Vitamin B7 (Biotin)

Written by Chris

What is Vitamin B7?

Also known as Biotin, Vit B7 is involved in the metabolism of fats, carbs and protein.

What are the best sources:

Some of the best dietary sources include:

  • liver,
  • legumes
  • grain products, yeast and cereal
Wednesday, 26 August 2009 21:04

Vitamin B9 (Folate)

Written by Chris

What is Vitamin B9?

Also known as Folate, Folic Acids and Folacine, Vit B9 aids in the development of genetic material; it is also very important in red blood cell production.

What are the best sources of Vit B9?

Some of the best dietary sources include:

  • organ meats
  • beans, lentils and dry peas
  • green leafy vegetables
Wednesday, 26 August 2009 21:03

Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)

Written by Chris

What is Vitamin B12?

Also known as Cobalamin, Vit B12 aids in the development of cells, in the functioning of the nervous system and in the metabolism of fats and protein.

What are the best sources of Vit B12?

Some of the best dietary sources include:

  • seafood and other meats
  • milk products
Wednesday, 26 August 2009 21:03

Vitamin C (Absorbic Acid)

Written by Chris

What is Vitamin C?

Also known as Absorbic Acid, Vit C is essential in the absorption of iron, for the structure of bones, cartilage, muscle and blood vessels. Vit C also helps maintain capilaries and gums.

What are the best sources of Vit C?

Some of the best dietary sources of Vit C are:

  • citcus fruits and berries
  • vegetables, peppers
Wednesday, 26 August 2009 21:02

Vitamin D

Written by Chris

What is Vitamin D?

Vitamin D aids in bone and tooth formation. It also helps maintain heart action and nervous system functioning.

What are the best sourcces for Vit D?

The best source of Vit D is sunlight; but due to the risk of skin cancer, other dietary sources of Vit D include:

  • fortified milk, butter and margarine
  • Fish and eggs

Vit D Deficiency

Dangerous statistics for kids http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/08/03/vitamin.d.children/index.html

Wednesday, 26 August 2009 21:01

Vitamin E

Written by Chris

What is Vitamin E?

Vitamin E is an essential vitamin in that it protects blood cells and body tissue.

What are the best sources of Vit E?

Dietary sources of Vit E includes:

  • nuts,
  • fortified and multigrain cereals, wheat germ
  • green leafy vegetables
Wednesday, 26 August 2009 20:56

Vitamin K

Written by Chris

What is Vitamin K?

Vitamin K is essential for blood clotting.

What are the best sources of Vit K?

Dietary sources of Vit K include:

  • Green leafy vegetables
  • fruits
  • dairy products
  • grain products
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