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About Vitamin E and Vitamin B-Complex


Vitamin E

Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that prevents the oxidation of lipids. Since cell membranes are composed of lipids, it effectively prevents the cells' protective coatings from becoming rancid as a result of the assault of free radicals. Vitamin E also improves oxygen utilization and enhances the body's immune response.

For more information on Vitamin E, please visit http://www.cc.nih.gov/ccc/supplements/vite.html.


Vitamin B-Complex

Vitamin B-complex is a reference to eight vitamins - thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pyridoxine (B6), folic acid (B9), cyanocobalamin (B12), pantothenic acid and biotin. These vitamins are essential for:

•  the breakdown of carbohydrates into glucose (this provides energy for the body)
•  the breakdown of fats and proteins (which aids the normal functioning of the nervous system)
•  muscle tone in the stomach and intestinal tract
•  the health of our skin, hair, eyes, mouth and liver

Some doctors and nutritionists suggest taking B-complex vitamins as a group for overall good health. However, most agree that the best way to get our B vitamins is the natural way - through the foods we eat!

For more information on vitamins such as Vitamin B12, visit:
http://www.cc.nih.gov/ccc/supplements/vitb12.html.