Vitamins & Minerals are essential to healthy eating. Know how all the vitamins and minerals work and where you can get them as a parts of everyday food.
Biotin is not a well-known vitamin, but it's no less vital than the others. It plays a crucial role in metabolism, helping convert our food to energy. Increase your knowledge about this unheralded vitamin. See more »
In the case of vitamin A, the eyes have it. The essential nutrient vitamin A, or retinol, plays a vital role in vision. Learn more about the importance of vitamin A.
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Vitamin B1, or thiamin, is a coenzyme that helps to provide energy and heat for the body. A thiamin deficiency leads to the disease beriberi. Learn more about this essential nutrient.
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Vitamin B2, or riboflavin, acts as a coenzyme, helping to metabolize carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in order to provide the body with energy. Find out more about this b-complex vitamin.
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Vitamin B3, or niacin, assists in converting protein, carbohydrates, and fats into energy. The body needs niacin to ward off the disease pellagra. Learn more about this essential nutrient.
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Vitamin B5, or pantothenic acid, is part of coenzyme A, which helps release energy from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. It also helps in production of red blood cells. Learn more about this essential nutrient.
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Vitamin B6 is used as a treatment for more than 100 health conditions, and it's found in virtually every food we eat. Learn more about this versatile and plentiful vitamin.
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Vitamin D is an essential dietary element to prevent calcium-deficiency diseases such as rickets, but must be taken with caution because too much Vitamin D can be toxic to children. Learn about how much Vitamin D you need and why.
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Vitamin E has been the subject of much media attention recently. It might be hard to separate fact from fiction and decide if an increase in Vitamin E in your diet is right for you. Learn how vitamin E works.
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Vitamin K helps the body with blood clotting and bone strength. It can be found in some green, leafy vegetables and also is produced with the help of bacteria in the body. Learn more about vitamin K.
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Prenatal vitamins (brand names Prenatal-1 + Iron and Stuartnatal Plus) are multivitamins and mineral supplements for use during pregnancy and nursing. Learn about the benefits of prenatal vitamins, as well as the potential side effects.
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