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Vitamins

Vitamins are vital substances that our body cannot produce itself and must therefore take with food or in the form of vitamin products. Vitamins are organic compounds that are needed for vital functions of the organism, but do not serve as energy carriers. Vitamins are divided into fat-soluble vitamins and water-soluble vitamins. Vitamins are involved in various important processes, for example in the formation and protection of cells. For example, some vitamins play an important role in the formation of bones or in blood formation. In addition, some vitamins also have so-called antioxidant properties. They prevent the formation of free radicals, which are partly responsible for the development of many diseases. Vitamins are produced by plants and microorganisms. Foods such as vegetables and fruit, vegetable oils, whole grain products and nuts are therefore an essential source of vitamins for humans. But animal products such as fish, meat, offal, milk and eggs also provide important vitamins. Below is a small overview & valuable information about some, important vitamins.

Vitamin B in general

The group of B vitamins includes a total of eight vitamins that take on central functions as coenzymes in many metabolic processes. Even though these vitamins are grouped together as a B complex, the eight B vitamins are completely different substances and independent vitamins. Read more here.

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Vitamin B1 (thiamin)

The body has only a small storage capacity for vitamin B1 (thiamine). In its active form, vitamin B1 is a vital coenzyme for energy production. Read more about it here.

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Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) belongs to the coenzymes (flavins), which are of central importance for carbohydrate, fatty acid and protein metabolism in the cell. Read more about it here.

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Vitamin B3 (niacin)

Niacin, also called vitamin B3, is found in foods and supplements in two forms: Nicotinic acid and niacinamide. Both forms can be converted by the body into the metabolically active form niacin. Read more about it here.

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Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)

Pantothenic acid plays a central role in the energy metabolism of the cell. In addition, it is involved in the body's own formation of sex hormones, steroid hormones as well as cholesterol and vitamin D. Learn more here.

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
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Vitamin B7 (Biotine)
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Vitamin B9 (folic acid)

Folates (as found in food) or folic acid (synthetic compound as found in supplements)  are important for the division and function of cells. Therefore, especially in early pregnancy, the need is increased. Read more here.

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Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)

The most commonly used forms of vitamin B12 in preparations are hydroxycobalamin and methylcobalamin. A protein (intrinsic factor) formed in the gastric mucosa is necessary for vitamin B12 absorption. Read more here.

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Vitamin C / ascorbic acid

Vitamin C plays a central role in the formation of collagen (connective tissue, cartilage and bones), carnitine and hormones. Vitamin C must be supplied with food, since the human organism is not able to produce it itself compared to animals. Since vitamin C cannot be stored in the body, continuous intake of the vitamin is necessary. Read more here.

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Vitamin D

Vitamin D3, also called cholecalciferol, is the form of vitamin D that our skin synthesizes from cholesterol when exposed to the sun (UV-B). The activation of vitamin D3 occurs in the liver, and further conversion to calcitriol occurs in the kidney. Read more about it here.

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Vitamin K2

The main function of vitamin K is the activation of so-called coagulation factors, moreover vitamin K activates various proteins (e.g. osteocalcin, matrix Gla protein), which are important for the bones and vessels. Read more here.

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