Vitamins

Vitamin A

Vitamin D

Vitamin E

Vitamin K

Vitamin B1

(Thiamin)

Vitamin B2

(Riboflavin)

Vitamin B3

(Niacin)

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)

Folic Acid (Folate)

Pantothenic Acid

Biotin

Vitamin C

Minerals

Zinc

Calcium

Iron

Selenium

Potassium

Sodium

Magnesium

Chloride

Phosphorus

Trace Elements

Iodine

Fluoride

Copper

Manganese

Molybdenum

Chromium

Biotin

 

The Function

1. Plays an important part in metabolism of fats, sugars and proteins.
2. Keeps skin healthy.

 

The Facts
Biotin has an important metabolic role in lipogenesis (fats), gluconeogenesis (glucose) and the break down branched chain amino acids (building blocks of protein). A deficiency can cause scaly skin (dermatitis) and also mental disturbances.

 

The Foods
Meat (liver, kidney, pork)
Nuts (almonds, peanuts, and hazelnuts)

Plaice, avocado,, tomatoes, cheese, blackcurrants, white bread and eggs,

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