Vitamin B12, which is also called cobalamin, is part of the water-soluble vitamins and contains cobalt, a vital element that goes into red blood cells. Vitamin B12 is resistant to heat, air, but is destroyed by light, UV, and acids. Recommended daily dose of vitamin B12: 1-6 mcg Vitamin B12 sources • Vitamin B12 is […]

Although it is not recognized in some countries, vitamin B15 or pangamic acid has refreshing properties and is very popular among athletes. The antioxidant prevents the forming deposits of lipids in the liver. Choline is involved in cholesterol formation. It also helps to enhance memory, so it is used in treating Alzheimer’s disease. Recommended daily […]

Also known as folic acid, because it is extracted from plant leaves, spinach in particular, the water-soluble vitamin B group is a veritable source of energy, dynamism. Vitamin B9 loses its properties to heat and alkaline or acidic environments. Just as plants and microorganisms, intestinal bacterial flora of the human body can synthesize vitamin B9 […]

It is a water-soluble substance that is not destroyed by heat and humidity, but light, alkalinity and oxygen affect it. Food and intestinal flora provide the body with the necessary dose. B8 or vitamin H is indispensable for people with weak and brittle nails. Recommended daily dose of vitamin B6: 0.3 mg (300 mcg) Vitamin […]

Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin that alters in contact with light and volatilize in heat. Pyridoxine is the most common form, the other two being pyridoxamine and pyridoxal. Recommended daily dose of vitamin B6: 2 mg Vitamin B6 sources • Vitamin B6 is found especially in yeast, whole grains, milk, eggs, beef organs, fish, […]

Pantothenic acid was named after the Greek word pantothenate that means "everywhere", because this acid is everywhere in nature. In the group of vitamins that are water-soluble and that are synthesized by green plants and many other organisms, vitamin B5 reaches the tissues of animals that eat them, especially in the liver and eggs. Pantothenic […]

Research made to combat the pellagra disease led to the discovery of vitamin B3, niacin or vitamin PP. The absence of animal protein and excess corn triggers the disease. Recommended daily dose of vitamin B3: 13-20 mg Vitamin B3 sources Fish, white meat, liver, calf and cow meat, cereals and bread, dates, figs, peaches, avocados, […]

Like all other components of group B, riboflavin is water soluble. Light breaks riboflavin. It is found in both animal and plant products. Bacterial flora has the ability to synthesize vitamin B2. Milk, which is an important source of vitamin B2, keeps more of its nutritional value if kept in a card box (because it […]

Thiamin is part of the vitamin B complex. It comes under the form of a whitish transparent powder that is water soluble. Vitamin B1 reacts to light, heat, moisture, but is does not withstand alkaline and oxidants. Most cereals in commerce are rich in thiamin. Recommended daily dose of vitamin B1: 1.2 to 1.5 mg […]