VITAMIN A (Beta Carotene)

VITAMIN B1 (Thiamin)

VITAMIN B2 (Riboflavin)

VITAMIN B6 (Pyridoxine)

VITAMIN B12 (Cobalamin)

  FOLIC ACID

VITAMIN C (Ascorbic Acid)

VITAMIN D

VITAMIN E

VITAMIN K

FOLIC ACID

Folic Acid is another water-soluble member of the B-complex family. According to research women can reduce their risk of heart attacks by 42 percent by taking just 400 mcg. of folic acid with 2-10mg. of vitamin B6 every day.

Benefits and functions:

·          Protects against birth defects

·          Improves lactation

·          Protects against intestinal parasites and food poisoning

·          Lowers homocysteine levels thus reducing the risk of heart disease

·          Helps prevent anemia

·          Promotes healthier looking skin

·          Acts as an analgesic for pain

·          Necessary for DNA and RNA

·          Essential to the formation of red blood cells by its action on the bone marrow

·          Aids in amino acid metabolism

Possible symptoms of deficiency:

·          Gastrointestinal disorders

·          Anemia

·          Premature gray hair
 

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