Vitamins

Supplement VITAMINS

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  Vitamin A

  Is a fat soluble vitamin also known as Retinol or Retinal. Betacarotene is a precursor for this vitamin. It is important to maintain the health of the eyes and skin; for growth and tissue health, supports the immune system and the mucous membranes.

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  Vitamin B1

  Is a water soluble vitamin also known as Thiamine. It is important for a healthy nervous system, helps with irritability and fatigue, aids digestion, is vital for fat, protein and carbohydrate processing and also to maintain heart health.

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  Vitamin B2

  Is a water soluble vitamin also known as Riboflavin. It is important for skin, eye and hair health, aids digestion, is necessary for energy production and normal cell growth and activates vitamin B6 and folic acid. Deficiency can lead to soreness and redness of the tongue, eye fatigue, etc.

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  Vitamin B3

  Is a water soluble vitamin also known as Niacin or Niacinamide. It is important for carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism, releasing energy from food, for healthy skin, nerve support and maintaining hydrochloric acid production.

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  Vitamin B5

  Is a water soluble vitamin also known as Pantothenic Acid. It is important to maintain adrenal function and the nervous system, it may also ease stiffness in arthritis, helps to relieve fatigue and stimulates gut peristalsis.

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  Vitamin B6

  Is a water soluble vitamin also known as Pyridoxine. It is important to maintain the nervous system and immune function; is helpful for premenstrual symptoms, helps with morning sickness and fluid retention and supports carbohydrate metabolism.

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  Vitamin B12

  Is a water soluble vitamin also known as cyanocobalamin. It is vital for healthy red blood cell production, cardiovascular and nervous systems and can improve memory. Deficiency can lead to pernicious anaemia, mood changes, numbness, irritability and fatigue.

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  Betacarotene

  Is a fat soluble precursor to vitamin A and part of the carotenoid family. It is an important antioxidant, important for healthy eyes, immune system, protects the skin and accelerates wound healing. Deficiency can lead to infections, poor eye health and poor antioxidant status.

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  Biotin

  Is a water soluble vitamin also known as Vitamin B7 or Vitamin H. It is important for Healthy hair, skin and nails, digestive function, cell growth, metabolism of fat, protein and carbohydrate. Deficiency can lead to an fatigue, dry flaky skin, hair loss, inflamed eyes and muscle weakness.

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  Vitamin C

  Is a water soluble vitamin also known as ascorbic acid. It is important for the formation of collagen and connective tissue, as an antioxidant, immune system support, improves iron absorption and assists in wound healing.

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  Vitamin D

  Is a fat soluble vitamin also known as cholecalciferol. It is important for strong, healthy bones and teeth, aids calcium absorption; regulates the body's use of calcium and phosphorus and helps to prevent rickets.

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  Vitamin E

  Is a fat soluble vitamin also known as tocopherol. It is important for healthy arteries, heart and tissue function, circulation, reduction of scar tissue, antioxidant and immune function support.

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  Folic acid

  Is a water soluble co factor also known as folate and Folacin. It helps to reduce birth defects such as spina bifida and other neural tube defects if taken during pregnancy, it promotes good cardiovascular health and assists to normalise homocysteine levels, which at high levels can lead to cardiovascular disease.

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  Vitamin K

  Is a fat soluble vitamin also known as Phytomenadione. It is required for proper bone formation, helps with the transportation of calcium and is important for blood clotting.. Deficiency can lead to nose blleds, birth defects, bone abnormalities, hemorrhagic disorders and increased propensity for bruising.