Do you know your vitamins?

Vitamin A

• contributes to the normal function of the immune system

• contributes to the maintenance of normal skin and vision

• contributes to normal iron metabolism

• contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes

• Vitamin A has a role in the process of cell specialisation

Vitamin D

• contributes to the normal function of the immune system

• contributes to the maintenance of normal bones, muscle function, and teeth

• contributes to normal absorption/utilisation of calcium and phosphorus

• contributes to normal blood calcium levels

• has a role in the process of cell division

• helps to reduce the risk of falling associated with postural instability and muscle weakness. Falling is a risk factor for bone fractures among men and women 60 years of age and older

Vitamin E

• contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress

Vitamin C

• contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue

• contributes to maintain the normal function of the immune system during and after intense physical exercise

• contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels, bones, cartilage, gums, skin, and teeth

• contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism

• contributes to normal functioning of the nervous and immune systems

• contributes to normal psychological function

• contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress

• contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of Vitamin E

• increases iron absorption

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

• contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue

• contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism

• contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system

• contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes, red blood cells, skin, and vision

• contributes to the normal metabolism of iron

• contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress

Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)

• contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue

• contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism

• contributes to normal mental performance

• contributes to normal synthesis and metabolism of steroid hormones, Vitamin D and some neurotransmitters

Turmeric Extract

• active compound curcumin has natural anti-inflammatory effects

• powerful antioxidant

Ginger Extract

• active compound gingerol fights germs and keeps oral bacteria from growing

• calms nausea

• soothes sore muscles and joints

Vitamin B6

• contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue

• contributes to the normal function of the immune system

• contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism

• contributes to normal cysteine synthesis

• contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system

• contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism

• contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism

• contributes to normal psychological function

• contributes to normal red blood cell formation

• contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity

Vitamin B12

• contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue

• contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism

• contributes to the normal function of the immune system

• contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system

• contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism

• contributes to normal psychological function

• contributes to normal red blood cell formation

• has a role in the process of cell division

Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)

• supplemental folic acid intake increases maternal folate status

Biotin (Vitamin B7)

• contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism

• contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system

• contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism

• contributes to normal psychological function

• contributes to the maintenance of normal hair, mucous membranes, and skin

Zinc

• contributes to normal carbohydrate metabolism

• contributes to normal cognitive function

• contributes to normal metabolism of fatty acids

• contributes to normal metabolism of vitamin A

• contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism

• contributes to the normal function of the immune system

• contributes to normal DNA synthesis

• contributes to normal acid-base metabolism

• contributes to normal fertility and reproduction

• contributes to normal protein synthesis

• contributes to the maintenance of normal bones, hair, nails, skin, testosterone levels in the blood, and vision

• contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress

• has a role in the process of cell division

Selenium

• contributes to the normal function of the immune system

• contributes to the maintenance of normal hair and nails

• contributes to the normal thyroid function

• contributes to normal spermatogenesis

• contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress