The 13 essential vitamins included in our multivitamins are crucial for various bodily functions and overall health. Here are the proven benefits of each:
Vitamin A: Essential for vision, immune function, reproduction, and cellular communication. Supports heart, lung, and kidney function.
Vitamin C: Antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage, boosts the immune system, aids in collagen production for skin, bones, and connective tissue, and improves iron absorption from plant-based foods.
Vitamin D: Promotes calcium absorption for healthy bones and teeth, supports immune, brain, and nervous system health, regulates insulin levels, and supports lung function and cardiovascular health.
Vitamin E: Antioxidant that protects cells from damage, supports immune function, and helps prevent clotting in the blood.
Vitamin K1: Essential for blood clotting and wound healing, supports bone health by regulating calcium levels.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): Helps convert nutrients into energy, supports nerve function, muscle contraction, and carbohydrate metabolism.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): Helps convert food into energy, supports skin health, red blood cell production, and eye health.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin): Aids in converting food into energy, supports digestive health, skin health, and nerve function.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid): Necessary for synthesizing coenzyme A, which is important for fatty acid metabolism, and supports energy production and hormone synthesis.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine): Involved in amino acid metabolism, red blood cell production, and the creation of neurotransmitters.
Vitamin B7 (Biotin): Supports metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, and is essential for healthy hair, skin, and nails.
Vitamin B9 (Folate): Necessary for DNA synthesis and repair, cell division, and red blood cell formation. Crucial for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects.
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin): Essential for red blood cell formation, neurological function, and DNA synthesis. Helps maintain nerve cells and supports energy production.