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Thursday, November 12, 2009 The water-soluble B vitamins are collectively referred to as B complex. They include thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin or niacinamide (B3), pyridoxine (B6), folic acid, vitamin B12, biotin and pantothenic acid (B5). In addition, choline, inositol and PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) are compounds that are not technically B vitamins, but which have related functions and so are often included with B complex products. Each of the B vitamins has its own functions to serve in the body; but, in general, they play a role in energy metabolism and promote homeostasis when the body is under stress. > moreThursday, November 12, 2009 Vitamin D may just be considered the “it” vitamin of 2009. This year, it seemed stories on the sunshine vitamin were published daily. Studies on its role in bone health, heart health, immune health, weight management, cancer prevention and other health conditions poured from scientific journals. With the outbreak of H1N1 influenza, the Public Health Agency of Canada plans to test vitamin D levels of people who contract the virus in order to find new ways to fight it; and the U.S. Institutes of Medicine (IOM) announced it will review the recommended daily values of vitamin D intake. Yes, vitamin D was hot this year, and not just because it comes to us from sun exposure. > moreTuesday, November 3, 2009 The Hottest Vitamin Under the SunVitamin D may just be considered the “it” vitamin of 2009. This year, it seemed stories on the sunshine vitamin were published daily. Studies on its role in bone health, heart health, immune health, weight management, cancer prevention and other health conditions poured from scientific journals. With the outbreak of H1N1 influenza, the Public Health Agency of Canada plans to test vitamin D levels of people who contract the virus in order to find new ways to fight it; and the U.S. Institutes of Medicine (IOM) announced it will review the recommended daily values of vitamin D intake. > more |
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