Vitamins and their benefits.

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Vitamin A / Beta-Carotene (precursor)

Vision / Healthy Skin / Mucous Membranes / Bone & Tooth Growth / Immune System Health

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Vitamin D

Needed for proper absorption of calcium; stored in bones.

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Vitamin E

Antioxidant; protects cell walls

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Vitamin K

Needed for proper BLOOD CLOTTING

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Vitamin B6 / Pyridoxal

Lowers homocysteine levels / Converts tryptophan into niacin and serotonin / Makes red blood cells / Influences cognitive abilities and immune function

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Choline

Makes/Release the neurotransmitter acetylcholine which aid in many nerve and brain activities / Plays a role in metabolizing and transporting fats

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Vitamin B1 / Thiamine

Energy metabolism / Nerve function

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Vitamin B2 / Riboflavin

Energy Metabolism / Vision / Skin Health

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Vitamin B3 / Niacin

Energy Metabolism / Nervous System / Digestive System / Skin Health

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Vitamin B5 / Pantohenic Acid

Energy Metabolism

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Biotin

Energy Metabolism

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Folic Acid

Making DNA & New Cells (especially Red)

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Vitamin B12 / Cobalamin

Making New Cells / Nerve Function

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Vitamin C / Ascorbic Acid

Antioxidant / Protein Metabolism / Immune System / Iron Absorption

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Needed for proper absorption of calcium; stored in bones.

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Vitamin D

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Antioxidant; protects cell walls

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Card 4

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Needed for proper BLOOD CLOTTING

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Card 5

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Lowers homocysteine levels / Converts tryptophan into niacin and serotonin / Makes red blood cells / Influences cognitive abilities and immune function

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Vitamins and their benefits.