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Retinol
Maintenance of vision; skin; lining of nose, mouth, digestive and urinary tracts; immune functions; Fat Soluble |
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Calciferol
Development & maintenance of bones, teeth; promotion of calcium absorption; Fat Soluble |
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Tocopherol
Protection & maintenance of cellular membranes; Fat Soluble |
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Phylloquinone
Protection of factors essential for blood clotting; Fat Soluble |
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Ascorbic Acid
Maintenance & repair of connective tissue, bones, teeth, cartilage; promotion of healing; aids in iron absorption; Water Soluble |
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Thiamin
Conversion of carbohydrates into usable forms of energy; maintenance of appitite, nervous system function; Water Soluble |
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Riboflavin
Energy metabolism; maintenance of skin, mucous membranes, & nervous system structures; Water Soluble |
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Niacin
Conversion of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into usable energy; Water Soluble |
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Pyridoxine
Protein & neurotransmitter metabolism; red blood cell synthesis; Water Soluble |
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Folate
Amino acid metabolism; synthesis of RNA and DNA; new cell synthesis |
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Cobalamin
Synthesis of red and white blood cells; other meabolic reactions; Water Soluble |
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Biotin
Metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins |
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Pantothenic Acid
Metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins |
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