What is Vitamin A responsible for in the body?
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Vision and healthy skin
Chemically retinol; fat-soluble.
💡 Did you know? A deficiency causes night blindness.
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What is Vitamin B1 responsible for in the body?
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Energy metabolism and nerves
Found in whole grains and legumes.
💡 Did you know? A deficiency causes the disease beriberi.
What is Vitamin B2 responsible for in the body?
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Energy metabolism
Plentiful in milk and eggs.
💡 Did you know? In excess it turns urine bright yellow.
What is Vitamin B3 responsible for in the body?
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Energy metabolism, skin and nerves
The body can make some of it itself.
💡 Did you know? A deficiency causes the disease pellagra.
What is Vitamin B5 responsible for in the body?
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Energy metabolism (coenzyme A)
Found in almost all foods.
💡 Did you know? „Pantothen“ means „from everywhere“: deficiency is rare.
What is Vitamin B6 responsible for in the body?
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Protein metabolism and neurotransmitters
Found in meat, fish and whole grains.
💡 Did you know? It helps build the messengers of the nervous system.
What is Vitamin B7 responsible for in the body?
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Skin, hair and nails
Also called vitamin H.
💡 Did you know? Gut bacteria make some of it themselves.
What is Vitamin B9 responsible for in the body?
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Cell division and blood formation
Crucial for the baby's neural-tube development.
💡 Did you know? It's often recommended as a supplement in pregnancy.
What is Vitamin B12 responsible for in the body?
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Blood formation and nerves
Found almost only in animal foods.
💡 Did you know? Vegans need to supplement it.
What is Vitamin C responsible for in the body?
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Immune system and connective tissue
Found in citrus fruit and peppers.
💡 Did you know? Severe deficiency causes scurvy.
What is Vitamin D responsible for in the body?
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Bones and calcium uptake
Skin makes it itself in sunlight.
💡 Did you know? Many people lack it in winter.
What is Vitamin E responsible for in the body?
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Cell protection (antioxidant)
Found in nuts and vegetable oils.
💡 Did you know? It mainly protects cell membranes.
What is Vitamin K responsible for in the body?
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Blood clotting
Found mainly in green leafy vegetables.
💡 Did you know? Newborns often get it as a precaution.
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