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Water-soluble vitamins and the roles they play in our bodies







Vitamin B1
  • healthy metabolism
  • normal digestion
  • appetite
  • proper nerve function

Vitamin B2
  • essential for energy metabolism
  • also aids adrenal function
  • supports normal vision
  • helps maintain healthy skin

Vitamin B3
  • metabolize energy and promote normal growth
  • can lower cholesterol (in large doses)

Vitamin B5
  • aids energy metabolism
  • normalizes blood sugar levels



Vitamin B6
  • promotes protein metabolism
  • metabolism of carbohydrates and the release of energy
  • plays a role in proper nerve function
  • plays a role in the synthesis of red blood cells

Vitamin B7 (aka biotin)
  • maintaining a healthy metabolism

Vitamin B9 (Folate / Folic Acid)
  • especially important for pregnant women (helps prevent birth defects)
  • make DNA, RNA, RBCs
  • synthesize certain amino acids

Vitamin B12
  • make RBCs, DNA, RNA
  • make myelin for nerve fibres


Vitamin H (aka biotin, part of vitamin B family)

  • help convert certain nutrients into energy
  • important role in the health of your hair, skin, and nails

Vitamin C: 
  • Strengthens blood vessel walls;
  • promotes wound healing
  • iron absorption;
  • helps prevent atherosclerosis;
  • supports immunity;
  • serves as a key antioxidant.


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