Definitions A vitamin is by definition a dietary substance not manufactured by the body, the absence of which develops a … More
Vitamins
VITAMIN K
Functions Vitamin K is another fat-soluble vitamin, the principal function of which is anti-hemorrhagic, that is to say to control … More
VITAMIN E or TOCOPHEROL
Functions Vitamin E is also a fat-soluble vitamin. It occurs naturally in four types named d-alpha tocopherol, d-beta, d-gamma, and … More
VITAMIN D or CALCIFEROL
Functions Vitamin D is fat soluble and it is known to have hormonal activities, that is to say it acts … More
VITAMIN C or ASCORBIC ACID
Functions Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin, easily excreted, and should be replaced daily for optimum health. It has … More
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
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
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
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
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

