Category Archives: Vitamins

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine, piridoksal, piridoksamin)

Needs Coenzyme Vitamin B6 plays an important role in the metabolism of amino acids, so that the daily consumption should be proportional to the consumption of protein, because proteins are made from amino acids. The RDA for vitamin B6 was … Continue reading

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Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

Needs The RDA for riboflavin is 0.6 mg/1000 kcal per day. So about 1.2 mg per day to 2000 kcal diet. Children and pregnant women need extra riboflavin because it is important for growth. Best sources Milk and milk products, … Continue reading

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Vitamin A

Vitamin A is a compound for vision, bone growth, reproduction, cell division, the important role of groups, cells (one cell into the brain, muscle, lung, blood or other specialized organizations, a part of). Vitamin A helps regulate the immune system, … Continue reading

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Facts of Calcium

We oftenly hear about calcium and its importance for bones and teeth. It is true, calcium is needed to form and strengten bones and teeth. Read these facts to add your knowledge  about calcium. Calcium, in chemistry is identified as … Continue reading

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Folic Acid

What is Folic Acid? Folic acid is a vitamin B9, one of vitamin B form that is water soluble. Folic acid occurs naturally in food. In the form of synthetic folic acid is widely used for food fortification and nutritional supplements. … Continue reading

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Thiamin (Vitamin B1)

Needs The RDA for thiamin is 0.5 mg/1000 kcal per day. It is estimated that the average food consumption per day is about 2000 kcal / person, so the RDA for thiamin about 1 mg per day. Balanced diet will … Continue reading

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