Vitamins are any of various fat-soluble or water-soluble organic substances essential in minute amounts for normal growth and activity of the body and obtained naturally from plant and animal foods.
Below is a guide:
Vitamin A is necessary for maintenance of healthy skin, eyes, bones, hair, and teeth
Beta Carotene is an antioxidant and can be converted by the body to Vitamin A as needed
Vitamin D assists in the absorption and metabolism of calcium and phosphorus for strong bones and teeth Vitamin E helps protect red blood cells and as an antioxidant, it helps to protect cell membranes, lipoproteins, fats and vitamin A from destructive oxidation
Vitamin K is needed for proper blood clotting Vitamin C enhances iron absorption and red blood cell formation. It is important for maintenance of bones, teeth, collagen and blood vessels and as an antioxidant, it inhibits the formation of nitrosamines
Vitamin B-1 (Thiamine) releases energy from foods and is needed for normal appetite and for functioning of the nervous system
Vitamin B-2 (Riboflavin) releases energy from foods and is necessary for healthy skin and eyes
Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine) releases energy from foods, plays a role in protein and fat metabolism, and is essential for function of red blood cells and hemoglobin synthesis
Vitamin B-12 (Cobalamin) prevents pernicious anemia, is involved in synthesis of genetic material, and is necessary for a health nervous system
Biotin releases energy from foods, plays a role in metabolism of amino acids, and is needed for normal hair production and growth
Pantothenic Acid releases energy from foods, is involved in synthesis of acetycholine (an excitatory neurotransmitter), and is needed for normal functioning of the adrenal glands
Folic Acid is necessary for proper blood cell formation, plays a role in the metabolism of fats, amino acids, DNA, and RNA, and is a precursor to acetylcholine (a major neurotransmitter in the brain)
Inositol is involved in calcium mobilization