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VITAMIN B12 or COBALAMIN

Functions Vitamin B12 is another water-soluble vitamin, part of the B complex. It contains cobalt, hence the name cobalamin. It … More

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PARA-AMINO-BENZOIC ACID or PABA

Functions PABA is also a member of the B complex but not a true vitamin. PABA is one of the … More

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INOSITOL

Functions Like choline, inositol is also a member of the vitamin B complex but again not a true vitamin as … More

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CHOLINE

Functions Although often considered a member of the vitamin B complex, choline is not a true vitamin as some of … More

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BIOTIN

Functions Biotin is one more member of the B complex. It functions as coenzyme R in energy production and metabolism … More

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FOLIC ACID

Functions This is another one of the water-soluble vitamins, member of the B complex. It is essential for normal growth, … More

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VITAMIN B6 or PYRIDOXINE

Functions Pyridoxine is still another water-soluble vitamin of the B complex, consisting of a group of three naturally occurring compounds … More

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VITAMIN B5 or PANTOTHENIC ACID

Functions Pantothenic acid is another water-soluble vitamin of the B complex. It functions as coenzyme A in the control of … More

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VITAMIN B3 or NIACIN

Functions Niacin is another water-soluble vitamin of the B complex, usually present in the forms nicotinic acid and niacinamide, with … More

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VITAMIN B2 or RIBOFLAVIN

Functions Another water-soluble vitamin of the B complex, riboflavin acts as the coenzymes flavin mononeucleotide (FMN) and flavin dinucleotide (FDN) … More

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