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Nutrient Profile – Vitamin B6

Vitamin B6 Always consult your primary physician when starting a nutrition program with Vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in many foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. It is the generic name for six compounds (vitamers) with vitamin B6 activity: pyridoxine, an alcohol; pyridoxal, an… Continue reading Nutrient Profile – Vitamin B6

Nutrient Profile – Vitamin C

Vitamin C Always consult your primary physician when starting a nutrition program with Vitamin C. Vitamin C, also known as L-ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. Humans, unlike most animals, are unable to synthesize vitamin C endogenously, so it… Continue reading Nutrient Profile – Vitamin C

Nutrient Profile – Vitamin B1

Vitamin B1 Always consult your primary physician when starting a nutrition program with Vitamin B1. Extended Food Lists: Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) & Thyroid Hormone Vitamin B1, also called thiamine, is a B complex vitamin. It is found in many foods and is vitally important to keeping a body operating properly.  “Thiamine is involved in many body… Continue reading Nutrient Profile – Vitamin B1

Nutrient Profile – Vitamin B2

Vitamin B2 Always consult your primary physician when starting a nutrition program with Vitamin B2. Riboflavin is vitamin B2. It is widely found in both plant- and animal-based foods, including milk, meat, eggs, nuts, enriched flour, and green vegetables. Riboflavin is involved in many body processes. It’s required for the proper development of the skin, lining… Continue reading Nutrient Profile – Vitamin B2

Nutrient Profile – Vitamin A

Vitamin A Always consult your primary physician when starting a nutrition program with Vitamin A. Vitamin A is the name of a group of fat-soluble retinoids, including retinol, retinal, and retinyl esters [1-3]. Vitamin A is involved in immune function, vision, reproduction, and cellular communication [1,4,5]. Vitamin A is critical for vision as an essential… Continue reading Nutrient Profile – Vitamin A

Nutrient Profile – Vitamin B

Vitamin B Always consult your primary physician when starting a nutrition program with Vitamin B. You’re probably familiar with Vitamin B6 and B12, but did you know there are actually eight B vitamins? B1 nutrient-profile-vitamins-b(thiamin) B2 (riboflavin) B3 (niacin) B5 (pantothenic acid) B6 (pyridoxine) B7 (biotin) B9 (folate [folic acid]) B12 (cobalamin) These vitamins help… Continue reading Nutrient Profile – Vitamin B