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Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Vitamin C

C IS FOR COLD, CUTS AND CITRUS Well known as the scourge of scurvy, this water-soluble, antioxidant vitamin helps your body resist infection, including the common cold. This means that even though you can’t always avoid getting sick, vitamin C makes it a little harder for your body to become... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, November 4, 2011

FOLIC ACID If you’ve been pregnant, you’ll know the importance of folic acid for the development of the baby’s central nervous system. It is one of the building blocks of DNA, and is important for red blood cell formation, energy production as well as the forming of amino acids. It is essential for... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

BIOTIN

BIOTIN Biotin (also known as Vitamin H) enables your body to process the fats, carbohydrates and proteins into energy that its cells can use. Biotin plays an important role in the production of the fatty acids that ensure healthy hair, skin and nerves. It’s even said to help prevent hair turning... Sign in to see full entry.

Vitamin B Continues...

B12 (COBALAMIN) Known as the “energy vitamin”, B12 is needed in the manufacture and maintenance of red blood cells, and it stimulates appetite, promotes growth and releases energy. It’s often used by older people to give an energy boost and assist in preventing mental deterioration. B12 is involved... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, October 28, 2011

Vitamin B Continues...

B6 (PYRIDOXINE) B5 is important for woman as pyridoxine is required for balancing hormonal changes, assisting the immune system and the growth of new cells. It’s used in the processing and metabolism of proteins, fats and carbohydrates, while assisting with controlling your mood. B6 may assist in... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Vitamin B Continues...

B5 (PANTOTHENIC ACID) B5 is known as the “anti-stress vitamin” and is used to relieve fatigue and stress through its support of the adrenal glands. It plays a role in the secretion of a number of hormones which assist the metabolism, help to fight allergies and are beneficial in the maintenance of... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Vitamin B Continues...

B3 (NIACIN OR NICOTINIC ACID) This B is required for cell respiration, helps in the release of energy and the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, proper circulation and healthy skin, functioning of the nervous system, and normal secretion of bile and stomach fluids. B3 is important in... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Vitamin B Continues...

B2 (RIBOFLAVIN) Vitamin B2 assists with the metabolism of protein, fats and carbohydrates. The body needs Riboflavin to maintain the mucous membranes that are located throughout the digestive tract, as well as for proper formation of red blood cells and the production of antibodies. It’s important... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Vitamin B Continues - Finally!

B1 (THIAMINE) Vitamin B1 is required for the release of energy from glucose and for the transformation of carbohydrates to fat. It provides excellent support to the nervous system and mental attitude. In fact, it is thought to be beneficial for people suffering from Alzheimer's disease and older... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, May 26, 2011

B is for Brilliant

There's more than one B Vitamin. Here's the list: B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, Folic acid and biotin. They're commonly found in the same foods (actually, in nature, there is no B vitamin found in isolation) and have similar coenzyme functions, often needing each other to perform best. - A Coenzyme is a... Sign in to see full entry.

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