Vitamin K is one of the fat soluble vitamins required for the formation of several of the proteins, called ‘clotting factors’, that regulate blood clotting. Vitamin K is actually 3 different compounds, all of which are fat soluble. It is absorbed from the upper small intestine with the help of bile (or bile salts) and… Continue reading
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Vitamin D – sunny vitamin
Vitamin D, also known as calciferol, is a fat-soluble vitamin found in food, but also can be made in your body after exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun. Vitamin D exists in several forms, each form acting differently, some actually relatively inactive in our body. The liver and kidney help convert vitamin D to… Continue reading
Vitamins of beauty and energy – vitamin B
There are nearly 40 vitamins, minerals, and dietary components that your body needs but cannot manufacture in sufficient amounts. That is why these are called essential vitamins and minerals. Acting in concert, these essential vitamins and minerals help keep billions of cells healthy and encourage them to grow and reproduce. A lack of vitamins or… Continue reading