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Eye Supplements In Addition To Vitamin A 2007-08-20 14:58:00 We all take our eyes and sight for granted, and that's ok cause we are born with them, but we only pay attention to them when some illness or trauma occurs. Sometimes it can be too late as our whole life is affected. There are many methods to take care of our vision, one of the prior importance is nutrition.Of course we cannot control all the factors that involves the eye's health, but there also are a lot of them that we can prevent. Natural vision problems are caused by age, smoking, sunlight, obesity as well as the intake of many medications. The age related worsening (the most popular) can be delayed by means of nutrition.It was proven that antioxidants from certain foods have an especially healthful effect on our eyes. Unfortunately far not everyone eats enough fresh produce - either because of the busy style of life, or just can't afford it.Nowadays its very easy to find all the vitamins and supplements on the market, among them the A, C and E vitamins (antioxidants) have Read more:Addition
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Herbs And Vitamins For Better Memory And Longer Life 2007-08-09 10:32:00 It is becoming increasingly popular to take supplements containing herbs and vitamins for better memory and longer life. Not only are well known traditional remedies for specific aging problems being used, but there is a lot of investigation and research being carried out in Asia and Europe on the natural and herbal remedies of yesteryear.There have been several new remedies suggested over recent years for short and longer term loss of memory, and most of these are also recommended to improve intelligence and mental capability. The so-called ‘smart pill’ ginkgo biloba is a case in point, and this plant is under constant investigation with regard to its effect on Alzheimer’s sufferers.The number of different herbs and plants, and the type of chemicals they contain, is massive, including various nutrients, antioxidants, hormones, enzymes and amino acids. The list of herbs under investigation is almost unlimited, though you have to be careful with some of them. Kava kava, for instan Read more:Herbs
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Benefits of Vitamin B5, Sources and Deficiency 2007-07-30 08:44:00 Vitamin B5 is also known as pantothenic acid. Its name is derived from the Greek word pantos meaning "from everywhere," as small quantities of pantothenic acid are found in nearly every food.In its functional form, vitamin B5 gets combined with another small, sulfur-containing molecule to form coenzyme A (or CoA). This conversion allows vitamin B5 to participate in a wide variety of chemical and organic reactions. Coenzyme A is needed to carry out various metabolic functions, and for the generation of energy in the form of ATP from fats, carbohydrates and proteins.Roger J. Williams, the discoverer of pantothenic acid suggested that Vitamin B5 might be helpful in the management of certain medical disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis.Functions of Vitamin B5 –* Vitamin B5 is also known as the anti-stress vitamin at times. It is one of the eight water soluble B complex vitamins.* Vitamin B5 helps production of the cellular antioxidant glutathione, and is therefore an essential vitamin Read more:Vitamin
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Nutritional Supplements: Are They for You? 2007-07-22 08:50:00 By: Brue Baker When deciding whether you need or want to take nutritional supplements, there are a few things you should know first. First of all, you should know what vitamins and minerals can do for you, and what they cannot.Many people think if they take vitamins, minerals and other forms of nutritional supplements that they can eat anything they want and not have to worry about an otherwise balanced diet.First, vitamins and minerals in any form can't replace food, so you still have to eat properly to obtain the necessary proteins, carbohydrates and sugars that your body needs for optimal functioning. While vitamins and minerals don't contain calories, they don't provide energy either.Nutritional supplements should never be substituted for nutrients found in foods either. Many people don't realize that our bodies don't manufacture vitamins or minerals, even though our body systems need them to survive on a molecular level. The only way we get enough of these essential ingr
Are You Depressed, Anxious, or Tired? You Might Be Deficient in Vitamin B6 2007-07-16 14:05:00 B6 or Pyridoxine is a powerhouse of a vitamin! According to Dr. Ellis from Mount Pleasant, TX, who studied vitamin B6 for more than 30 years, "Vitamin
B6 is as important to your body as oxygen and water." Like many other B complex vitamins, Pyridoxine is very important in fat, protein, carbohydrate and amino acid metabolism, and hence getting enough of it can help you to have enough energy. It also supports many aspects of nerve health, including nerve problems with those with epilepsy, carpal tunnel syndrome and psychiatric disorders.B6 is also a major factor in helping red blood cells to regenerate, and seems to be a primary immune system stimulating factor, which has been shown in particular to help defend the body against liver cancer.Vitamin B6 is vital in helping the body produce various neurotransmitters, and hence is important for memory. It also seems to help avoid or reduce glucose intolerance, which is when your blood sugar spikes abnormally high after eating. Dr. Ellis' re Read more:Depressed
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The Pill Vitamin Versus Liquid Vitamin 2007-07-11 09:17:00 In recent years, a number of companies have introduced liquid vitamin supplements, some of them claiming that these products far outperform the traditional vitamin pill. While some companies took their claims too far (and were charged accordingly), the debate continues as to which type of vitamin is the most effective.The main advantage of a liquid supplement is the speed and ease of absorption by the body. Since there is no need to break down a solid, the vitamins are absorbed immediately. Liquid
fans also claim that the absorption rate is much higher, making the supplements more effective.There are also those who hate swallowing big vitamin pills or simply can't swallow them due to a medical condition. For instance, people who have had gastric bypass surgery find it hard to keep a pill down. Throat surgery can also make swallowing solids painful. For people like this, liquid vitamins are the only viable option.But liquid supplements have their drawbacks. One of the main problems is Read more:Vitamin
Calcium, What's The Big Deal? 2007-07-09 13:19:00 The big question about Calcium
, exactly what is Calcium and why is Calcium so important to you and I?What is Calcium?Calcium is one of the most abundant micro-nutrient found in our body. 99% of our body’s total calcium is stores in the bones and teeth. The remaining 1% of calcium is then found throughout our body in blood, muscles, and the fluid in between cells. Calcium is also needed for muscle contraction and the secretion of hormones and enzymes. There are much more usage of Calcium, but to put simply, Calcium is important for Bone repair/formations and the contraction of muscles. Calcium is also the answer to strong and dense bones.Different Types of Calcium, Which is Best?Calcium is an element and it comes in various forms. There’s Calcium citrate, Calcium phosphate, Calcium Gluconate, Calcium Carbonate, and e.t.c. The list can go on and on, but which is the most common one that is best absorbed by the body?There is something called the elemental weight. Calcium phosphate has
How To Know If You Need Vitamin Supplements 2007-07-04 10:20:00 Taking vitamin and mineral supplements is perhaps one of the most controversial issues regarding healthy living. The lack of vitamins in your diet can be unhealthy, but too many vitamins can also put your health in danger. So, how do you know if taking vitamin and mineral supplements is necessary for you? Ask yourself the following questions in order to determine if you may need vitamin supplementation for a healthier lifestyle:Am I Stressed? If you are constantly stressed-out due to work, relationships, family or any other situation, your adrenal glands may be working overtime. This can potentially cause fatigue and headaches.Treatment: Vitamin
B Complex, Vitamin E and Vitamin C supplements can help with this problem.Is My Immune System Up to Par? Do you constantly find yourself catching colds and the flu more frequently than others? You may need to boost your immune system with vitamins and minerals which provide the nutrients needed to fight these viruses.Treatment: Vitamin C supple
Vitamin E: Why There’s No Need To Fear Nature’s Great Protector 2007-07-02 06:21:00 It would be a great pity if recent media scare stories highlighting the supposed risks of vitamin E supplementation prevented people, particularly the elderly, from ensuring that their diets include adequate supplies of this vital nutrient.These stories all centred on a single study, which was not new research but a meta-analysis of 19 previous reports focussed on subjects already identified as suffering from chronic diseases. The applicability of its findings to the usefulness or otherwise of vitamin E in helping to prevent disease and maintain optimum health in the well population must therefore be open to serious doubt. And this one study must also be considered alongside the many which have reported the different health benefits of vitamin E since its discovery in 1922.Numerous of these studies have demonstrated the benefits of vitamin E to cardiovascular health in terms of protecting against the onset of heart disease, in restricting the advance of the disease, and in reducing the Read more:Vitamin
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Healthy Hair Vitamins 2007-06-21 07:36:00 There a number of different specific hair vitamins and minerals that can play a major role in helping a person have a healthy head of hair. If a person does not have sufficient hair vitamins then the deficiencies can lead to thinning hair or even total baldness in the most severe cases. The fact is that the state of a person’s hair reflects the overall condition of their body. Extra hair vitamins are likely to be needed if a person is generally unwell or is undernourished as their hair will show damage too and may even stop growing.Some of the most important hair vitamins that a person needs to have healthy hair include B6, biotin, inositol and folic acid. The best way to ensure that a person receives enough of these essential hair vitamins are for them to be taken as vitamin supplements. It is not just hair vitamins that are necessary for healthy hair though as there are a number of minerals that are essential, including magnesium, sulphur, silica and zinc.The most essential hair vi Read more:Vitamins
Vitamins And Minerals Are Health Magnets For Our Body's Circulatory System 2007-06-19 10:06:00 Our body’s circulatory system is made up of the heart, arteries, veins and capillaries. This circulatory system transports oxygen, nutrients, water and blood throughout our bodies as well as assists in the removal of waste products. Obviously keeping this system in tip top shape is essential to its efficiency and to our health.One of the things we can do to help keep our circulatory system healthy is to make sure that we are properly nourishing it with healthy diet filled with vitamins and minerals.Vitamin C is responsible for strengthening the walls of the blood vessels throughout the body. This has to do with its role in the production of collagen, which is an essential connective tissue. Copper is a mineral that is necessary for the process of making the body’s connective tissue. Biotin is critical to the health of the circulatory system, as well as to the circulatory system’s performance, as it has a function in a number of essential enzyme processes.Vitamin E helps to promot Read more:Vitamins
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Vitamins For Your Skin 2007-06-15 09:19:00 Everything we eat and drink, or for that matter, some things that we do not eat or drink, have an effect on our skin. Dry skin, acne, psoriasis, and skin eruptions are just a few of the problems that can be helped with vitamins. Vitamins
A, C, D, and E are especially important and are often prescribed for dull, lifeless skin. Vitamin A is often prescribed as a very effective treatment for acne. Even today, some people find that over-the-counter and prescription concoctions too harsh and drying for the face. These same people can safely consume a daily dose of vitamin A and their acne will greatly diminish. Selenium is a mineral found in cereals, nuts and eggs. Dietary intake of selenium prevents cancer in laboratory animals. It also shows signs of enhancing the performance of chemotherapy and slowing down the aging process. In terms of sun damage, daily doses of selenium have demonstrated an ability to ease the burning effect of the sun's radiation.Vitamins are safe, cheap and highly
Simple Sources of Natural Vitamins 2007-06-14 10:25:00 Both foodies and farmers know that vitamins don't only come in bottles. Our modern marketing and consumerism machines try to get us to believe that vitamin supplement pills are the only answer, but we all know the truth: natural sources are better.Many people do not have enough natural vitamin sources in their diet and therefore often suffer from a deficiency of one or more needed vitamins. You've heard this before: the key to gaining the correct amount of vitamins from natural vitamin sources is to eat a healthy and balanced diet.For those on special diets, it may be true that supplements are the best option, as some diets make it difficult to get the right nutrients in the right amounts all the time. It might be too cumbersome for those people to cook in such a way as to get all they need from food alone. Nevertheless, for most people, it is very easy to get all the nutrition we need from ordinary everyday foods.It is important to be knowledgeable about the different types of vitam Read more:Vitamins
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Vitamin C -- The Most Famous of Vitamins! 2007-06-13 14:59:00 By David LeonhardtWe call Vitamin
C, also known as ascorbic acid, "the most famous of vitamins" because it really is the best known. It is the first one schoolchildren learn. It is the most cited cure for the common cold. Most people can rhyme off at least a few foods that contain vitamin C. And vitamin C is the single most searched nutrient on the Internet.HISTORY OF VITAMIN C: Nobel Prize winning biochemist Dr. Albert Szent-Gyorgyi first isolated vitamin C in 1928. (As someone of Hungarian descent, I find this a touch exciting.)Vitamin C first got its reputation for beating the common cold in 1970, when fellow Nobel Prize winner Linus Pauling published his bestselling book "Vitamin C and the Common Cold". In it, he suggested that taking vitamin C at levels well above the USA RDA (now 60 milligrams per day) could strengthen the immune system and help ward off the common cold.BENEFITS OF VITAMIN C: Vitamin C helps form collagen, a glue-like fibrous protein in bone, cartilage, tendons a Read more:Vitamins
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Vitamins Are The Spice Of Life 2007-06-12 11:30:00 Many people have busy schedules and do not have the time to eat properly. Their diet does not contain the right ingredients to provide vitamins and nutrients that the body needs to function. To fill this need, there are vitamins available for people to take to supplement the lack of vitamins in their diet.These vitamins are supplied in pill form, liquid elixirs, liquid vitamin supplements, and powder form. Some of these vitamins are sold in a multi-vitamin tablet form and contain all of the necessary supplements that a body will need to function properly. These multi-vitamins are sold by many manufacturers and in many doses, but the most popular dosage is 500 mg tablets. There are commercial advertisements that ponder whether you have enough milk in your diet. Vitamin D is found in milk products and is said to help prevent people from getting diseases like multiple sclerosis. Calcium vitamins are sold in two varieties, calcium citrate and calcium carbonate. For calcium carbonate to b Read more:Vitamins
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The Importance And Benefits Of Vitamin K 2007-08-29 04:46:00 One of the not no famous vitamins, but also vital for our healthy living is Vitamin
K.Its most important role is in the blood coagulation. It heps us stop bleeding and getting healthy again after we get cut. Persons with deficiency in Vitamin K have the tendency to excessive bruising and/or nose bleeding. These can cause grave problems if are seriously hurt, as they bleed for a long time.Approximatively half of our daily dose of vitamin K, is taken from leafy, green vegetables as broccoli, asparagus, spinach, sweet potatoes, apricots. Also it is contained in vegetable oils like olive, canola and soybean oils.Other easy to find sources of K vitamin are yogurt and some cheese; a liquid form of this vitamin is found in green tea and - surprisingly- in coffee.I know we all are trying to avoid fats, but sometimes they are needed. Some nutrients are fat soluble -like vitamin K, A, D, E and F. With other words, for their absorption it is necessary to come into contact with some oils, fats Read more:Benefits
Autumn Vitamins for Strong Immunity 2007-09-19 04:24:00 As I said in the last post , we have to take care of our vitaminization now for being strong all the autumn and winter.Choosing a vitamin complexIn Autumn
, first of all are needed vitamins which enhance our immunity. This is all well-known vitamin C (ascorbic acid), as well as vitamins A (retinol), E (tocopherol) and B6 (pyridoxine). They increase the body's resistance to viral and bacterial infections, and help cope with colds and flu. Immunity
and micro elements can be strengthen with: zinc, selenium, copper. These vitamins and trace elements are needed to all: from babies to the elderly.Pharmacies offer a wide range of effective vitamin complexes. They typically need to be taken only once a day. For pregnant women there are special vitamin complexes, but anyway before taking them consult your doctor. Vitamins
for children usually have bright attractive package, and the drops (or pastilles) can have a funny shape. Most of the complexes are extracts of natural or infusions of immune- Read more:Strong
Autumn Vitaminization 2007-09-09 05:33:00 As the cool weather is approaching , doctors recommend a course with vitamins. What vitamins to choose? Are the plants good sources of vitamins? To successful Autumn
vitaminization, we should know what vitamins we need and how better take them. Myths about Autumn vitaminsThere are several myths that prevent the fall vitaminization to be done fully and intelligently.Myth 1. Why take vitamins in Autumn? We have had enough vegetables and fruit during the summer. The body requirements of vitamins in vary from season to season. In autumn and winter we need more vitamins for the support of the immune system. In addition, the season of fresh fruits and vegetables ends. Fortunately, some vitamins are accumulated in the body, so doctors recommend to undergo intensive course of vitamins twice a year: in the spring and in the fall. Fall vitaminization allows stocking vitamins, and serves to prevent the common cold, autumn and winter depression.Myth 2. Vitaminization is required only for children,
Take Care Not To Overdose On Vitamins 2007-10-16 00:58:00 Taking vitamin and mineral supplements is very popular and a good habit. The United States government established the guidelines for each vitamin and mineral of how much to take within safe levels. But there are a lot of persons who believe that these levels do not correspond to the reality, they think these are too low and the take mega doses of vitamins.It is recommended for us to ingest the majority of our vitamins and minerals from the real food. This way it is hardly to overdose with them. None of us should think that we can make up for a nasty diet by taking a few pills. In case it is not possible for you to have a balanced diet, or if you are pregnant, it's a good idea to consume extra vitamins.Vitamins
and minerals have an important role in fighting diseases and healing many ills. It is also believed that they can prevent cancer, ease arthritis, stop aging, grow back hair, and many other conditions. With this thought people are spending billions of dollars on Vitamin and m Read more:Overdose
Cheese - the source of proteins and vitamins! 2007-10-29 04:40:00 First, it must be said that the cheese is unusually rich in vitamins. It contains vitamins A and B, and other amino acids, without which the human body can not manage, such as tryptophan, methionine and lysine.In hard cheese there is a lot of calcium, phosphorus, zinc. To get the daily norm of calcium, for adult persons it is sufficient to eat only 80 grams per day of this kind of cheese.As for proteins
, the cheese cosists 22% of them. Cheese
s can be described as a remarkable, universal source of proteins. In addition, the protein contained in cheese is completely absorbed.Moreover, in cheese is present a so-named protein - casein, which forms the casomorphin - a substance with properties reminiscent to morphine, but when acting similar on the body, all the good effects are the same , without negative properties of the drug. And cheese also contains fatty acids that reduce the risk of cancer.Ancient Romans thought the cheese is not only a remarkable way to improve digestion, but also
Sour, Sweet or Salty Food? 2007-11-17 09:12:00 If you sometimes are longing for the acid, the salty or the sweet meals, it means that yor body gives you specific signals. But how to understand them?Sweet
foods Food produces with the sweet taste is, first and foremost, a powerful antidepressant. The habit to eat sweets when emotionally hurt or disturbed is typical especially for women. If you find that you have this passion, perhaps you should look for the cause in psychological discomfort, and try to resolve issues of conflict in the family and at work.The consumption of sweet is just an escape from some problems, but leading to others - extra weight, diabetes and others. The amount of eaten sweet has to be reduced gradually, replacing it with light physical loads or detracting on interesting occupations.When there is an urgent need of "sweets", it is better to have dried fruits, which supplies the organism with necessary substances and does not bring harm. If that was not enough, you can eat a piece of dark chocolate, a marmalade Read more:Salty
Vitamins and Sex 2007-12-01 01:51:00 It is important to remember that if you do not feel very good, your sexual attraction will suffer just like the rest of the body. Many statements were made on the interconnection of vitamin E and the sexual activity. The studies have indeed shown that it increases the ability to fecundation for women and helps men to restore male sexual potency.The fact that Vitamin E really affects the sexual attraction for men and women, still requires proof, but many people are taking vitamin E convinced about its efficiency and very happy about this.Another nutrient that deserves attention is Zinc. The largest percentage of Zinc is found in the men prostate, and the lack of this mineral can lead to testicular atrophy and cause changes in the prostate gland.Group B Vitamins
help us to release energy, have beneficial effects on the nervous and immune systems, metabolism. They also stimulate sperm maturation and participate in the processes of puberty.With the admission of large doses of Vitamin C pe
Do Vitammins Have Anti-depressing Effect? 2007-12-13 02:38:00 Any emotionally-nervous stress exceeds the consumption of vitamins, and their deficit increases the impact of stress on the body, and first of all we need to fill the Group B vitamins supply, which play an important role in the nervous system, as well as antioxidant-vitamins (C, E , beta). But, if the body gets the necessary dose of vitamins, do not expect additional effects by increasing the dose.A very important factor in the fight against stress manifestations is your diet.Avoid alcohol, tobacco and drugs, which can cause bad mood. It is not a secret that an ideally balanced diet can be achieved only with the use of biologically active food additives. Active components of food additives (vitamin supplements) correct diet in a way that, first: activate the body's own anti-stress mechanisms; secondly: implement elements with properties to suppress the stress effects.Remember: Taking vitamins does not mean it will help to handle stress. Its cause can be in many other issues - so find Read more:depressing
The B Group Vitamins 2008-02-22 02:35:30 This group includes 11 different vitamins, such as riboflavin (vitamin B2), thiamine (vitamin B1), folic acid, pyridoxine (vitamin B6), Pantothenic acid.Vitamin B1 (thiamine or aneurin) is involved in processing carbohydrates and providing vital energy for all of the organism. This water soluble vitamin is essential for the healthy functioning of the nervous system and muscles. It also plays a role in dealing with the body pain and may influence the intellectual functioning of the brain. Good sources of vitamin B1 - Lean pork, liver, kidneys, potatoes, cereals (millet, oat, buckwheat), bread (rye and wholegrain), legumes, green peas.A light deficiency of this vitamin can cause digestive disorders, nausea, constipation, fatigue, irritability and forgetfulness.Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) is inv Read more:Group
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Vitamins And Minerals For Improving Memory 2008-01-31 07:22:42 Zinc - improves memory, influences the concentration of attention. Most easily the zinc is digested from marine fish, leguminous, bread, flour products from the full milling, turkey.Boron - although this micro-element is present in the food, with its lack - the brain activity is reduced. Boron is contained in the apples, pears, Grapes of broccoli.Calcium - necessary for the normal functioning of the nervous system. It is contained mainly in dairy products, as well as in oranges, dried apricots, broccoli.Magnesium - like calcium, is responsible for the transmission of nerve impulses. Can be found in peanuts, bananas, degreased milk. Iron - is necessary to preserve the ability to remember and focus. His sources: giblets, liver, fat meat, dried fruits, beans, green vegetables. Vitamin B1 - Read more:Vitamins
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How Harmful Is The Sugar? 2008-01-19 08:33:38 The Sugar
consists of glucose, which is necessary for almost all the processes involved in metabolism. It can be assumed that the sugar is useful, but, to the disappointment of all who love sweets, it is not so.Why? Because refined sugar, honey or sweeteners, such as Maple syrup, brown sugar and white flour, constitute carbohydrates, which do not contain the essential nutrients, or contain them in very small quantities. Thus, the body is supplied with pure carbohydrates that do not have a big significance to metabolism. To ensure that we give the body necessary substances, in addition to the sweets there is need to have other products, which means the intake of more calories than are spent, resulting in the addition of extra weight.Those who eat sugar need vitamin B1 (thiamine). Because wh
Vitamins Will Be Chafed Into The Skin 2007-12-29 08:30:18 The new method was developed by scientists from the Israeli Microbiological company Tagra.With their efforts have been established the micro-capsules containing a nutritive substance (i.e. vitamin), and surrounded by some coverage.This coverage has a special feature: the capsules (their shape resemble with some peculiar soft powder) can be jammed in the hands, rubbed with the fingers - they remain untouched.But if such a tiny capsule just barely gets in cream, gel, or any similar substance to them, the protective coating immediately becomes flexible and mitigated. When the capsules are then taken in hands, and the person begins to rub them into her skin, they collapse, and the nutrients get directly into the skin.It must be said that there is no interaction between the cream or the surroun Read more:Vitamins
The B Group Vitamins (part 2) 2008-04-09 11:31:20 Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is involved in the processing of certain amino acids and in the functioning of the immune system, in the production of antibodies to fight infections. It plays a role in the production of red blood cells and in the processing of carbohydrates and fats. This water soluble vitamin is pervasive in many foods.Lacking vitamin B6 may affect the development of atherosclerosis and lower immunity.Vitamin B9Vitamin B9 (folic acid) is required for the proper functioning of vitamin B12 in the production of red blood cells and processing of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Good sources of this water soluble vitamin are: liver, kidney, green vegetables, yeast, fruits, dried beans and lentils, grains and untreated wheat seed Read more:Group
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