Vitamins Part 3 – Why They Are Important And What They Are In
A full range of vitamins are essential for health and wellbeing. This means that we should be eating a varied and well-rounded diet each day. Take a look at our third installment of health boosting vitamins and which foods you can find them in.
Vitamin B12
- Helps to break down fatty acids and amino acids
- Supports nerve cell maintenance
- Lowers risk of heart disease
- Boosts mood and helps the nervous system to function properly
- Prevents memory loss
- Boosts skin and hair health
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Eggs |
Milk |
Cheese |
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Meat |
Fish |
Shellfish |
Biotin
- Improves bone and hair health
- Converts food into energy
- Helps to make and break down some fatty acids
- Supports a healthy metabolism
- May help to balance blood sugar level
- Maintains healthy skin, nails and hair
- Protects against cognitive decline
- Supports thyroid and adrenal function
- Helps to build and repair muscles and tissues
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Almonds |
Whole grains |
Liver |
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Egg yolks |
Salmon |
Avocado |
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Sweet potato |
Fortified soy milk |
Cheese |
Vitamin C
- Helps to break down fatty acids and amino acids
- Supports nerve cell maintenance
- Improves immune system and ability to heal
- Protects against cataracts
- Decreases risk of stomach cancer, mouth cancer, breast cancer and esophageal cancer
- Aids in the absorption of iron
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Guava |
Blackcurrants |
Red pepper |
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Kiwi |
Orange |
Strawberries |
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