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The 13 Vitamins and Their Functions

1.

A (retinol)

Supports vision, skin, bone and tooth growth, immunity and reproduction

2.

B1 (thiamin)

Supports energy metabolism and nerve function

3.

B2 (riboflavin)

Supports energy metabolism, normal vision and skin health

4.

B3 (niacin)

Supports energy metabolism, skin health, nervous system and digestive system

5.

B5 (pantothenic acid)

Supports energy metabolism

6.

B6 (pyridoxine)

Amino acid and fatty acid metabolism, red blood cell production

7.

B7 (biotin)

Energy metabolism, fat synthesis, amino acid metabolism, glycogen synthesis

8.

B9 (folic acid)

Supports DNA synthesis and new cell formation

9.

B12 (cyanocobalamin)

Used in new cell synthesis, helps break down fatty acids and amino acids, supports nerve cell maintenance

10.

C (ascorbic acid)

Collagen synthesis, amino acid metabolism, helps iron absorption, immunity, antioxidant

11.

D (cholecalciferol)

Promotes bone mineralization

12.

E (tocopherols)

Antioxidant, regulation of oxidation reactions, supports cell membrane stabilization

13.

K (phylloquinone)

Synthesis of blood-clotting proteins, regulates blood calcium