Vitamins Ovierview

Vitamin A

Is Essential for growth, healthy eyes, bones and skin. Natural Sources include liver, kidney, cod liver oil, butter, margarine, cheese, eggs, and carrots, dark green and yellow vegetables

Beta carotene

Is converted by the body into vitamin A when needed. It controls the formation of free radicals that damage cells. Natural Sources include Carrots, spinach, raw watercress, peppers, broccoli and spring greens

Vitamin B1 Thiamin

Is essential for energy release from food. Keeps your nerves and muscles healthy. Natural Sources include dried brewer's yeast, cereal, oats, wheat germ, meat, potatoes, nuts, beans and green vegetables.

B3 Niacin

Is essential for releasing energy from food Natural Sources and is found in Yeast extract, wheat, bran, liver, mackerel, chicken, whole meal bread and Soya beans.

B2 Riboflavin

Is essential for releasing energy from food. Needed for healthy skin and eyes, and for growth healthy Natural Sources include Yeast extract, liver, kidney, wheat germ, cheese, eggs, milk, broccoli and spinach.

B5 Pantothenic Acid

Is Essential for releasing energy from fats and carbohydrates. Natural Sources include vegetables, liver, kidney, yeast, eggs, brown rice and wholegrain cereals

B6 Pyridoxine

Helps keep blood cells and the nervous system healthy. Used in the metabolism of proteins and amino acids. Natural Sources include wheat germ, oats, yeast, avocado, mackerel, nuts and liver. Is Used to form blood cells. Essential for the healthy development of the brain and spinal cord in a foetus. Natural Sources include Offal, green vegetables, wheat germ, nuts, eggs, bananas, oranges, cheese and fortified bread.

B9 Folic Acid

Is used to form blood cells. Essential for the healthy development of the brain and spinal cord in a foetus Natural Sources include Offal, green vegetables, wheat germ, nuts, eggs, bananas, oranges, cheese and fortified bread.

B12 Cyanocobalamin

Is essential for the formation of red blood cells. Provides energy and helps keep the nervous system healthy Natural Sources found naturally only in animal products like meat, liver, kidney, eggs and cheese.

Biotin

Forms part of the enzyme system in a number of important metabolic reactions - helps burn up fats. Natural Sources include Offal, eggs, dairy products, peanuts, cereals and fish

Vitamin C

Is essential for healthy cells and proper growth. Acts as an antioxidant to control the formation of harmful free radicals. Helps the body absorb iron from vegetables Natural Sources Fruits and vegetables - especially blackcurrants, oranges, broccoli, cabbage and potatoes.

Vitamin D

Is necessary for the absorption of calcium and for depositing calcium on the bones - keeping them strong and healthy. Natural Sources include Fish liver oils, fatty fish, margarine and eggs. Also formed in the skin by exposure to sunlight

Vitamin E

Acts as an antioxidant, protecting cells from damage and keeping blood vessels healthy. Natural Sources Wheat germ oil, sunflower oil and seeds, almonds, peanuts, egg yolks, spinach and Soya beans