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Vitamin B12, or cobalamin, is a member of the vitamin B complex and is necessary for the formation of…

01 Jan 2012

Medical Dictionary

Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is necessary for the formation and maintenence of collagen (a protein that enhances the body’s…

01 Jan 2012

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Vitamins and minerals are naturally occurring nutrients found in foods that are needed by the body for normal functioning and…

01 Jan 2012

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Vitamin B5 (also known as Panthotenic acid) is needed for energy and for manufacturing acetylcholine (a…

01 Jan 2012

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Hypervitaminosis can be caused by the excessive ingestion or administration of vitamins. An example is hypervitaminosis A, caused…

01 Jan 2012

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Hypervitaminosis simple means vitamin toxicity. Thus hypervitaminosis D is a condition where there is too much vitamin D in the…

01 Jan 2012

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Also known as niacin or nicotinic acid, vitamin B3 is a form of vitamin B involved in metabolism.

01 Jan 2012

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Provitamin A caratenoids, are a type of vitamin A found in plant foods. The body needs to break down provitamin…

01 Jan 2012

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Calcia Vitamin D is a supplement that contains vitamin D. It is indicated for individuals with vitamin…

01 Jan 2012

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