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Vitamin A (Beta carotene & Retinol) Fat Soluble
Required for: The regulation of the immune system
Promotes healthy surface linings of the eyes and the respiratory, urinary, and intestinal tracts.
Helps the skin and mucous membranes function as a barrier to bacteria and viruses
Acts as a co-
In general, there are two categories of vitamin
A, depending on whether the food source is an animal or a plant.
Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) Water soluble
Required for: The synthesis of collagen in connective tissue, neurotransmitters, steroid hormones, carnitine, conversion of cholesterol to bile acids and enhances iron bio availability.
Involved in healthy cell development, calcium absorption, tissue growth and repair
Assists in the prevention of blood clotting, bruising, and strengthening the walls of the capillaries also with clearing up infections and is considered to enhance the immune system.
Vitamin C is a biological reducing agent and is linked to the prevention of degenerative diseases
Ascorbic acid is an antioxidant
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) Fat soluble
Required for: Increasing the absorption of calcium, assists in bone growth and supporting the integrity of bone
Helps regulate the amount of phosphorus in the body
Assists in maintaining a healthy heart and nervous system.
Considered to assist psoriasis, the immune system, thyroid function and blood clotting.
Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol) Fat Soluble
Required for: Protecting cells from oxidation, and neutralising unstable free radicals.
The antioxidant capability assists in preventing degenerative diseases and is essential for red blood cells
It is also useful in preventing blood clots from forming and promotes fertility, helps reduce hot flushes in menopause.
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant
Vitamin H (Biotin) Water soluble
Is part of the vitamin B-complex group
Required for:
Cell growth, the production of fatty acids, metabolism of fats, and proteins.
It has a function in the Krebs cycle, the process in which energy is released from food.
It is indicated for healthy hair and skin, healthy sweat glands, nerve tissue, and bone marrow, and assisting with muscle pain.
Assists with the transfer of carbon dioxide.
Is helpful in maintaining a steady blood sugar level.
Vitamin K (Phylloquinone) Fat soluble
Required for:
Controlling blood clotting and to synthesise the liver protein that controls the
clotting also involved in creating pro-
Involved in bone formation and repair.
Assists in converting glucose to glycogen in the intestine.
Vitamin A found in foods that come from animals is called preformed vitamin A. It is absorbed in the form of retinol, one of the most usable forms of vitamin A.
Common provitamin A carotenoids found in foods that come from plants are beta-
Vitamin C may be more effective if taken with bioflavonoids , calcium and magnesium. (Bioflavonoids are chemical compounds derived from plants).
To enhance its antioxidant properties take vitamin C with other anti-
Food sources of Vitamin C are dark coloured leafy vegetables and brightly coloured fruits.
May be helpful to take vitamin A as well as calcium and phosphorus with vitamin D.
Take Vitamin E with the range of antioxidants and vitamin B group vitamins
Biotin should be taken with the B-
Vitamin C, Vitamin B 5 (pantothenic acid), Vitamin B12 and sulfur are good companions to it.
The Krebs cycle is a series of enzyme-
Vitamin K can be produced in the intestines Found in nature in two forms -
K2, also called menaquinone can be synthesized by many bacteria.
Vitamin K3, menadione, is a synthetic form.
