Vitamin B12 – A Comprehensive Guide to Healthy Nerve Function
Oct24

Vitamin B12 – A Comprehensive Guide to Healthy Nerve Function

Tweet   Vitamin B12, also called cobalamin is a water soluble vitamin belonging to vitamin B complex group of nutrients. It helps in healthy functioning of several critical cell processes within the body. It consists of vitamers and cobalt. It is produced by the action of some bacteria and algae, and is usually found in foods of animal origin.     Vitamin B12 is stored in mostly in liver and is not easily digested as it...

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Vitamin B6 – Key to Good Health
Oct24

Vitamin B6 – Key to Good Health

Tweet   Vitamin B6, also known as Pyridoxine, is a water-soluble vitamin that is involved in glucose and protein metabolism in the body. There are seven forms of this vitamin, but pyridoxine is the most common form used in vitamin B6 supplements. Discovered in 1930s during the nutrition studies on rats, vitamin B6 is a precursor of pyridoxal 5′-phosphate (PLP), which plays an important role as the cofactor of a large number...

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Vitamin E Benefits and Foods Containing High Amounts of E Vitamins
Oct24

Vitamin E Benefits and Foods Containing High Amounts of E Vitamins

Tweet   Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin, which remains in the fatty tissues of the body, reducing the need for the consumption of large amounts of the vitamin. Signs of deficiency of fat-soluble vitamins are not immediately apparent, so it is difficult to diagnose.     Tocopherol is the main antioxidant in food. In addition, to vitamin E, from antioxidants the most popular are vitamin C and beta-carotene. According...

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Vitamin K – Green and Healthy Supplement
Oct24

Vitamin K – Green and Healthy Supplement

Tweet   Vitamin K is a very important component in human health. It mainly helps in blood clotting and building healthy bones. It is good for reducing bone fracture risks. It is also useful in protecting the heart. In fact, doctors give Vitamin K injections to new born babies to guard against the risk of bleeding in the brain and heart problems.     It is Naturally Available There are many natural sources of Vitamin K....

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Zinc – The Important Role it Plays in Health
Oct24

Zinc – The Important Role it Plays in Health

Tweet   Zinc is among several minerals that are essential for the smooth functioning of the human body. It enters our bodies through water and food. It is necessary to take a diet that provides adequate amounts of zinc. The main part in which zinc can be found in the body is the muscles. However, it can also be found in the white and red blood cells, eye retina, skin, bones, pancreas, kidneys and liver. Although it is rarely...

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