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Vitamins
Vitamins

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin. All animals and plants are capable of producing it, except humans.

Vitamins
Vitamins

Vitamin A

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin found in two different forms in nature.

Vitamins
Vitamins

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, which as such can be stored in the body.

Vitamins
Vitamins

Vitamin E

Vitamin E (also known as tocopherol) is fat-soluble and very common in nature.

Vitamins
Vitamins

Vitamin K

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin, very common in foodstuffs; however, 80% of it is produced directly by the body. 

Vitamins
Vitamins

Vitamin B1

Vitamin B1 is the energy vitamin. It plays a key role in supplying bodily organs with energy. 

Vitamins
Vitamins

Vitamin B2

Vitamin B2, also known as riboflavin, is a fat-soluble vitamin sensitive to air and light.

Vitamins
Vitamins

Vitamin B3

Vitamin B3 or PP (niacin) is a water-soluble vitamin very little of which is stored in the body, and must therefore be ingested every day through food.

Vitamins
Vitamins

Vitamin B5

Vitamin B5, also known as pantothenic acid, is a water-soluble heat-sensitive vitamin. 

Vitamins
Vitamins

Vitamin B6

Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin that resists heat. It is in fact a name given to a series of three compounds. 

Vitamins
Vitamins

Vitamin B8

Vitamin B8 is a water-soluble vitamin, also known as Vitamin H or biotin. 

Vitamins
Vitamins

Vitamin B9

Vitamin B9 is a water-soluble vitamin, also known as Vitamin M or folic acid. 

Vitamins
Vitamins

Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 (cobalamine) is stored in the body, a rare phenomenon for a water-soluble vitamin.

Minerals
Minerals

Calcium

Essential for our body, calcium keeps bones and teeth in good condition.

Minerals
Minerals

Magnesium

It plays an essential role in the production of energy It helps reduce fatigue and assists with normal nervous system function, being also involved in normal psychological functions such as concentration, reasoning and memory.

Minerals
Minerals

Phosphorus

It works in the membranes of cells, helps keep bones and teeth in good condition, and is involved in the metabolism of energy.

Minerals
Minerals

Potassium

Potassium helps maintain normal blood pressure as well as ensuring good nervous system and muscle function.

Minerals
Minerals

Sodium

It is an element essential for life. It is particularly involved in hydration of the body, nervous system function and muscular contraction

Trace-elements
Trace-elements

Iron

Iron contributes to the normal function of red cells and haemoglobin, a molecule essential for transporting oxygen through the body.

Trace-elements
Trace-elements

Chromium

Chromium is involved in the metabolism of macro-nutrients, which play a role in renewal of human body cells and help maintain normal blood sugar levels.

Trace-elements
Trace-elements

Iodine

Iodine contributes to proper metabolism of energy and cognitive and nervous system function, as well as to proper thyroid hormone production and normal thyroid gland function.

Trace-elements
Trace-elements

Copper

Copper contributes to good nervous system and immune system function, and also helps protect cells against cellular ageing thanks to its antioxidant properties.

Trace-elements
Trace-elements

Manganese

Manganese helps provide normal metabolism of energy, and also protects cells against cellular ageing. It also helps keep bones healthy and aids in the formation of connective tissue.

Trace-elements
Trace-elements

Selenium

Selenium helps keep nails and hair in good health, protects cells against cellular ageing and helps maintain normal thyroid function. 

Trace-elements
Trace-elements

Zinc

Zinc is best known for its action on the skin, nails and hair, and for its antioxidant properties which help protect cells against cellular ageing.

Trace-elements
Trace-elements

Molybdene

Molybdenum is involved in the production of certain amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins.