What is commonly referred to as Vitamin E is actually a group of related, fat-soluble compounds found in many foods and as a man-made supplement. Vitamin E is one of the anti-oxidant vitamins (along with C and B3). It protects cells against oxidative damage. Because sufficient amounts of Vitamin E are easily obtained from foods,…
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Vitamin C
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid or ascorbate, is a water-soluble anti-oxidant. One of its main functions in our bodies is to protect our cells from oxygen-based damage. Healthy adults need about 75 to 90 mg per day; pregnant and lactating women need more; children need less. Pediatric doses range from 15 mg to…
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Riboflavin, also known as Vitamin B2, can be found in certain foods such as milk, meat, eggs, nuts, enriched flour, and green vegetables, and is frequently used in combination with other B vitamins as part of the Vitamin B Complex. It is the vitamin that causes your urine to turn a brilliant yellow colour. Riboflavin’s…
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