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Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a water soluble vitamin. Major dietary sources of vitamin C include citrus fruits, berries, tomatoes, potatoes, broccoli, green peppers and other green and yellow vegetables. Like most water soluble vitamins, excess intake of vitamin C is excreted and not stored in the body. Vitamin C is sensitive to heat and […]

Pantothenic acid is a water soluble B vitamin. Major dietary sources of pantothenic acid include liver, yeast, eggs, legumes (dried beans), milk and whole grain breads and cereals. Like most water soluble vitamins, excess intake of pantothenic acid is excreted and not stored in the body. Pantothenic acid is sensitive to heat.
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Folate (folic acid or folacin) is a water soluble B vitamin. Major dietary sources of folate include green leafy vegetables, organ meats, meat, poultry, seafood, legumes (dried beans), seeds, and whole grain breads and cereals. Folate requirements are increased during pregnancy. Like most water soluble vitamins, excess intake of folate is excreted and not stored […]

Biotin is a water soluble B vitamin. Major dietary sources of biotin include yeast, organ meats, milk, egg yolks, nuts, legumes (dried beans), and whole grains. Like most water soluble vitamins, excess intake of biotin is excreted and not stored in the body.

 Major Body Functions: ·         Aids in carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism.
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Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is a water soluble vitamin. Major dietary sources of vitamin B12 include meat, poultry, fish, milk, eggs, and cheese. Vitamin B12 is found almost exclusively in animal products. Unlike other water soluble vitamins, vitamin B12 is stored in the liver. Vitamin B12 is sensitive to ultraviolet light.
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Aids in […]

Pyridoxine, also known as vitamin B6, is a water soluble vitamin. Major dietary sources of pyridoxine include organ meats, meat, poultry, fish, whole grain and enriched breads and cereals, legumes (dried beans), potatoes and bananas. Like most water soluble vitamins, excess intake of pyridoxine is excreted and not stored in the body. Pyridoxine is sensitive […]

Vitamin K is a fat soluble vitamin. Major dietary sources include green leafy vegetables, liver, tomatoes, egg yolks, and vegetable oils. Bacteria in the intestines can form Vitamin K naturally. However, bacterial synthesis alone does not provide enough Vitamin K, dietary sources are needed.
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Essential for the formation of prothrombin, a blood-clotting compound […]

Niacin-B3 vitamin and its nutritional propertiesNiacin is a water soluble vitamin. Major dietary sources of niacin include meat, poultry, fish, organ meats, milk, eggs, whole grain and enriched breads and cereals. Niacin can be made in the body from the amino acid tryptophan. Like most water soluble vitamins, excess intake of niacin is excreted and […]

Vegetarians and B12
Vegetarian foods are easily the most healthful. Vegetarians live longer, have less heart disease, less cancer, less risk of stroke, and less of other serious illnesses compared to meat-eaters. Vegetarian meals provide adequate levels of all nutrients–with the possible exception of vitamin B12. B12 is critical in the formation of red blood cells […]

Pyridoxine, also known as vitamin B6, is a water soluble vitamin. Major dietary sources of pyridoxine include organ meats, meat, poultry, fish, whole grain and enriched breads and cereals, legumes (dried beans), potatoes and bananas. Like most water soluble vitamins, excess intake of pyridoxine is excreted and not stored in the body. Pyridoxine is sensitive […]