ASCORBIC ACID (vitamin C)-  Foods rich in vitamin C may lower the risk for some cancers, including those of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and breast. Long-term use of supplemental vitamin C may protect against cataracts. Helps make collagen, a connective tissue that knits together wounds and supports blood vessel walls. Helps make the neurotransmitters serotonin and nor-epinephrine. Acts as an antioxidant, neutralizing unstable molecules that can damage cells. Boosts the immune system.

 

Vitamin B1- Helps convert food into energy. Needed for healthy skin, hair, muscles, and brain and is critical for nerve function.

 

Vitamin B2- Helps convert food into energy. Needed for healthy skin, hair, blood, and brain.

 

Vitamin B3- Helps convert food into energy. Essential for healthy skin, blood cells, brain, and nervous system.

 

Vitamin B5- Helps convert food into energy. Helps make lipids (fats), neurotransmitters, steroid hormones, and hemoglobin.

 

Vitamin B6- Aids in lowering homocysteine levels and may reduce the risk of heart disease, Helps convert tryptophan to niacin and serotonin, a neurotransmitter that plays key roles in sleep, appetite, and moods. Helps make red blood cells Influences cognitive abilities and immune function.

 

Zinc- is a nutrient that people need to stay healthy. Zinc is found in cells throughout the body. It helps the immune system fight off invading bacteria and viruses. Zinc also helps wounds heal and is important for proper senses of taste and smell.