| B8
Biotin |
Coenzyme R, Vitamin H |
A coenzyme in metabolism of protein, fats,
and carbohydrates |
| B9 |
Folic Acid, Folacin |
Folic acid is needed for DNA synthesis.
DNA allows cells?including cells in the foetus when a woman is
pregnant?to replicate normally. |
| B10
PABA |
Para-aminobenzoic acid |
Helps to form folic acid and in the
utilization of protein. |
| B12 |
Cobalamin, Cyanocobalamin |
Vitamin B12 is needed for normal nerve
cell activity, DNA replication, and production of the mood-affecting
substance called SAM (S-adenosyl methionine). Vitamin B12 works with
folic acid to control homocysteine levels. Excessive homocysteine, which
is an amino acid (protein building block), increases the risk of heart
disease and perhaps osteoporosis. |
| B13 |
Orotic Acid |
Metabolizes folic acid and vitamin B12 |
| B15 |
Pangamic Acid |
An antioxidant with similar effects to
vitamin E. |
| B17 |
Laetrile |
Made from apricot stones (or pits), this
vitamin is the one that is not present in Brewer's yeast. |
| C |
Ascorbic Acid |
Also water-soluble, vitamin C is the
opposite of vitamin B12 in that it is found in almost all
plant foods but not in meat. It is a powerful antioxidant and is
required for the formation of collagen; i.e., in wound healing.
|
| D |
Calciforol |
Vitamin D is fat-soluble, and
cholecalciferol is the major active substance. Its main function is to
stimulate the absorption of calcium. |
| E |
Tocopherol |
An antioxidant that protects cell
membranes and other fat-soluble parts of the body. |
| K |
Menadione |
Menadione is involved in the processes of
coagulation. |
