Vitamin: An organic compound essential in small quantities for normal body function. With few exceptions, vitamins can not be synthesised by the body and must be obtained from the diet.

 

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Vitamin: Chemical substances required in trace concentrations acting as a cofactor with enzymes in catalyzing biochemical reactions

Vitamin E: Vitamin belonging to the tocopherols group, essential in cellular respiration of the muscles, works as antioxidant preventing peroxide formation, decreases the formation of scar tissues outs . . . View Full Definition

Vitamin C: Water-soluble vitamin with antioxidant and preservative properties, stimulates immune function, helps the body heal and repair damaged tissues, essential compound in thhe formation of collag . . . View Full Definition

Vitamin B: Vitamin complex group providing energy to the body by conversing glucose from carbohydrates, maintains the nervous system and balances fats and proteins for the metabolism, water-soluble, al . . . View Full Definition

Prenatal Vitamins: Specially formulated multivitamins that ensure a pregnant woman gets enough essential micronutrients. Prenatal supplements generally contain more folic acid, iron, and calcium than standard . . . View Full Definition

Multivitamin: A pill, beverage, or other substance containing more than one vitamin.

Vitamins: A diverse group of organic molecules that are required for metabolic reactions and generally cannot be synthesized in the body.

Vitamin A (Retinol): Skin nutrient essential in maintaining and repairing derma structure, used in skin care products destined to acne treatment and fine lines removal.

Vitamin B3: Also known as Niacin. Synthesizes sex hormones and helps nervous system, stimulates blood flow, decreases cholesterol levels, causes warming and redness of the body, especially in the facial . . . View Full Definition

Vitamin B6: Also known as Pyridoxine. Also known as Pyridoxine, essential role in the metabolism of unsaturated fatty acids, stimulates the production of hydrochloric acid, essential in the production o . . . View Full Definition