The links at the bottom of this page will take you to in-depth articles on each vitamin. We'll detail the health benefits of the various vitamins, pinpoint vitamin-rich foods that should be a part of your diet, discuss the dangers of vitamin deficiencies, and examine the pros and cons of vitamin supplements.
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To learn about the individual vitamins see:
- Vitamin A plays an essential role in eyesight. Learn how it helps us to see, even in the dark, at How Vitamin A Works. Click here to find the best deals on vitamin A supplements.
- Vitamin B1, or thiamin, is one of the essentil vitamins added back to "enriched" foods. Learn about it at How Vitamin B1 Works. To find the best prices on B vitamins, click here.
- In How Vitamin B2 Works, read about how B2, or riboflavin, works in concert with its B-complex relatives to metabolize carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
- Vitamin B3, or niacin, acts as a coenzyme, assisting other substances in the conversion of food into energy. Learn more in How Vitamin B3 Works.
- Vitamin B5, or pantothenic acid, can be found in all living cells and in all foods. Learn about its importance to your diet in How Vitamin B5 Works.
- Vitamin B6 is actually three substances, pyridoxine, pyridoxamine, and pyridoxal, that work to metabolize protein and amino acids. Read more in How Vitamin B6 Works.
- How Biotin Works, learn how biotin acts as a coenzyme in several metabolic reactions, such as the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates.
- Read How Folate Works to learn about folacin, folic acid, and folate and how a folate deficiency can cause megaloblastic anemia.
- Vitamin B12, also called cyanocobalamin or cobalamin, is essential because it assists folate in making DNA and RNA. Read more in How Vitamin B12 Works.
- Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is good for more than just easing the common cold. Learn more in How Vitamin C Works. If you're looking for the best prices on vitamin C supplements, click here.
- Vitamin D is necessary to hold of rickets, but if you get enough sunshine, your body can make its own vitamin D supply. Learn more in How Vitamin D Works. And to see the best deals on vitamin D supplements, click here.
- Vitamin E is an antioxidant, which keeps the blood clean. Learn more at How Vitamin E Works. For the best prices on vitamin E supplements, click here.
- Vitamin K is important in allowing your blood to clot properly. Learn more in How Vitamin K Works. To find the best prices on vitamin K supplements, click here.
- Fortunately, Vitamin C is abundant in many food sources, to find out which are your best bets check out Foods That Contain Vitamin C.
- Make sure you're getting the recommended daily allowance of Vitamin C by reading Benefits of Vitamin C.
- If you're worried you're not getting enough Vitamin C in your diet, visit Vitamin C Deficiency.
- If you're not fond of fruits and vegetables, but still want to make sure you're getting enough Vitamin C, read Vitamin C Supplements.
- To find out more about Vitamin C in general, check out What Is Vitamin C?
- Prenatal Vitamins will tell you everything you need to know about these pills commonly prescribed to expectant mothers and how they affect both mom and the baby.
