And why you should be taking them -.-
• Vitamin A : Aids in the formation and over all health of soft tissues, bones, mucous membranes, teeth and skin.
• Vitamin B6 : A.K.A pyridoxine. Lends a hand in forming red blood cells and also maintaining brain function. This vitamin is important in maintaining proteins that are part of many chemical reactions in the body. The more you eat protein, the more pyridoxine your body needs.
Vitamin B12 : Plays a big role in metabolization, while also helping form red blood cells and maintaining the central nervous system.
Vitamin C : A.K.A ascorbic acid, an antioxidant that improves the health of teeth and gums. Aids the body in absorbing iron and maintaining healthy tissue. It is essential for healing wounds.
Vitamin D : Known as the "sun vitamin," because it is created by the body from being in the sun. For most people - You only need 10 to 15 minutes of sunlight 3x a week to produce the right amount of vitamin D. It is hard to get the right amount of vitamin D from food. Vitamin D makes it easier for the body to absorb calcium. Calcium is essential for normal development and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth. Also it helps in maintaining the right amount of blood levels of calcium and phosphorus in the body.
Vitamin E : An antioxidant known as tocopherol that aids the body in forming red blood cells and boosting the effects of vitamin K.
Vitamin K : Helps with bruising . Some studies found it is important for bone health.
Biotin : Assists in metabolizing proteins and carbohydrates/ the production of hormones and cholesterol.
Niacin : A B vitamin. Helps in the up keep of healthy skin and nerves. At high doses it has cholesterol-lowering effects.
Folate : Works with vitamin B12 to aid in the formation of red blood cells. Needed for the production of DNA that manages tissue growth and cell function. Pregnant women should be sure to get enough folate or it can cause birth defects like spina bifida. A lot of food is now fortified with folic acid.
Pantothenic acid : Essential for the metabolism of food. It also plays a role in making hormones and cholesterol.
Riboflavin : Vitamin B2 , teams up with the other B vitamins. Important for growing and regeneration of skin and the making of red blood cells.
Thiamine : Vitamin B1, helps cells change carbohydrates into energy. Having the right amount of carbohydrates is extremely essential while pregnant and breastfeeding, and for heart function and exquisite nerve cells.👌
Choline : Aids in the function of the brain and nervous system. Having a choline deficiency will cause swelling in liver.
Carnitine: helps the body to change fatty acids into energy.
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