Required for growth and the normal development of tissues; maintains the health of the skin inside and out protecting against infections. Protects also against many forms of cancer. Vitamin A is also necessary for vision;

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

Essential for many bodily functions, energy production and helps maintain the health of nerves and muscles.  Helps the body make use of protein.

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Viitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Vitamin B2 is involved in many bodily processes, especially making energy available from food; growth in children; and the repair and maintenance of body tissues; helps to regulate body acidity;

 Niacin (part of B complex)

Niacin compromises nicotinic acid and nicotinamide, which are both needed for the production of energy in cells;

Nicotinamide is involved in enzyme processes, including fatty acid metabolism, tissue respiration and the disposal of toxins;

Essential for brain function;

Pantothenic acid (part of B complex) 

Plays a central role in making energy from fats and carbohydrates available for the production of essential substances in the body including the production of steroid hormones and fatty acids;

Maintains healthy skin and hair;

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)

Required by the body in the making of proteins;

Helps balance sex hormones;

Natural anti-depressant and diuretic;

Helps control allergic reactions;

Biotin 

Needed to make the energy from food available, for instance, for the synthesis of fats, and for the excretion of protein waste products

Foliate (folic acid)

Needed for the production of many essential substances in the body;

It is important for the roles it plays with vitamin B12 in rapidly dividing cells, making genetic material (DNA) for every cell;

Required to maintain immune system function;

Essential for brain and nerve function;

Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)

Needed for the manufacture of genetic material (DNA and RNA);

Involved in the formation of red blood cells;

Essential for the nerves;

Deals with tobacco smoke and other toxins;

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

Strengthens immune system – fights infections;

Keeps bones, skin and joints firm and strong;

There is a strong connection between higher intakes of vitamin C and a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, cataracts and some cancers;

This vitamin is susceptible to oxidation as well as destruction by heat; 

 Vitamin D (calciferols)

Needed for the absorption of calcium from food, and for calcium and phosphorous use; 

Affects the growth and strength of bones and teeth, together with nerve and muscle health connected with calcium;

Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol)

Vitamin E is needed for its antioxidant action, which protects against the harmful by-products of oxidation. The more polyunsaturated fats you eat, the more vitamin E is needed to protect them from oxidation;

Improves wound healing and fertility;

Good for the skin;

 Vitamin K (phylloquinone)

Essential for the formation of proteins controls blood clotting and other functions. Vitamin K may be required for maintaining bone health;