Biotin (Vitamin B7)

Vitamin B7 or biotin is one of the lesser known water-soluble B Vitamins.  B Complex products often include it, but not always.Biotin works as a cofactor to support the enzymatic activity involved in the production of fatty acids, amino acids and glucose. Healthy adults need about 30 mcg of biotin each day.  Children vary in…

Inositol (Vitamin B8)

Inositol, sometimes referred to as Vitamin B8, is a vitamin-like substance that supports our health by acting as a signalling and messenger molecule involved in: insulin regulation the regulation of calcium ions within cells the breakdown of fats and production of cholesterol Because inositol can be synthesized by our bodies from glucose, it is not…

Folic Acid

Folic acid (Vitamin B9, folate) is a water-soluble vitamin and part of the B Complex of vitamins.  It is found in abundance in food such as leafy vegetables (such as spinach, broccoli, and lettuce), okra, asparagus, fruits (such as bananas, melons, and lemons) beans, yeast, mushrooms, meat (such as beef liver and kidney), orange juice, and…