Water Based Vitamins

Vitamin B1 (thiamin)

Food Source: B vitamins are found in wholegrains and cereals, nuts, pulses, meat, poultry, fish, liver, eggs, potatoes, bananas, dried fruit, yeast extract, brewer's yeast and green leafy vegetables.

Function: The release of energy from food and nervous system function.

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Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)

Food Source: B vitamins are found in wholegrains and cereals, nuts, pulses, meat, poultry, fish, liver, eggs, potatoes, bananas, dried fruit, yeast extract, brewer's yeast and green leafy vegetables.

Function: Forms coenzymes used to convert macro-nutrients into energy. Eye health.

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Vitamin B3 (niacin)

Food Source: B vitamins are found in wholegrains and cereals, nuts, pulses, meat, poultry, fish, liver, eggs, potatoes, bananas, dried fruit, yeast extract, brewer's yeast and green leafy vegetables.

Function: Used in the release of energy from food and to maintain skin, digestive tract and mental health.

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Vitamin B5

Food Source: B vitamins are found in wholegrains and cereals, nuts, pulses, meat, poultry, fish, liver, eggs, potatoes, bananas, dried fruit, yeast extract, brewer's yeast and green leafy vegetables.

Function: Forms coenzymes used in the production of energy from food. Adrenal function and the formation of antibodies.

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Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)

Food Source: B vitamins are found in wholegrains and cereals, nuts, pulses, meat, poultry, fish, liver, eggs, potatoes, bananas, dried fruit, yeast extract, brewer's yeast and green leafy vegetables.

Function: Forms coenzymes used in protein metabolism, energy production, nerve health and the red blood cell production.

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Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)

Food Source: Meat and animal produce are rich sources of vitamin B12.

Function: Production of red blood cells and maintenance of the protective cover (myelin sheath) around nerves.

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Folic acid

Food Source: B vitamins are found in wholegrains and cereals, nuts, pulses, meat, poultry, fish, liver, eggs, potatoes, bananas, dried fruit, yeast extract, brewer's yeast and green leafy vegetables.

Function: Required for cell division and growth. Healthy production of red blood cells.

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Biotin

Food Source: B vitamins are found in wholegrains and cereals, nuts, pulses, meat, poultry, fish, liver, eggs, potatoes, bananas, dried fruit, yeast extract, brewer's yeast and green leafy vegetables.

Function: Required for metabolism of macronutrients and healthy skin and hair.

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Choline

Food Source: B vitamins are found in wholegrains and cereals, nuts, pulses, meat, poultry, fish, liver, eggs, potatoes, bananas, dried fruit, yeast extract, brewer's yeast and green leafy vegetables.

Function: Involved in the structure of cell walls (phospholipids). Transmission of nerve impulses.

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Inositol

Food Source: B vitamins are found in wholegrains and cereals, nuts, pulses, meat, poultry, fish, liver, eggs, potatoes, bananas, dried fruit, yeast extract, brewer's yeast and green leafy vegetables.

Function: Involved in the structure of cell walls (phospholipids).

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PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid)

Food Source: B vitamins are found in wholegrains and cereals, nuts, pulses, meat, poultry, fish, liver, eggs, potatoes, bananas, dried fruit, yeast extract, brewer's yeast and green leafy vegetables.

Function: Not fully understood. Metabolism of amino acids and red blood cells.

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Vitamin C

Food Source: Blackcurrants, citrus fruits kiwi fruit, green and salad vegetables and potatoes.

Function: Formation of collagen (healthy Skin), antioxidant, helps maintain imune system and helps in the absorption of iron.

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