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Beta Carotene

Beta carotene is found in the yellow or orange pigment present in many fruits and vegetables. The human body can readily convert beta carotene into vitamin A.

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Bioflavonoids

Bioflavonoids are a group of water-soluble substances that occur mainly as natural pigments in plants and flowers. They may occur as natural dyes and in citrus fruit. Bioflavonoids are found in the white portion of the peel.

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Biotin

Biotin, a water-soluble member of the B-complex, is sometimes referred to as "vitamin H" or "coenzyme R."

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Choline & Inositol

Choline and inositol, members of the B-complex, are both found inside our bodies’ cell walls. Choline increases the production of lecithin which in turn breaks down fats.

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Cobalamin (B12)

Vegans and vegetarians are likely to be short of cobalamin because it is available in meat products and is not normally found in vegetables.

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Niacin (B-3)

Niacin comes in two forms: acid (nicotinic acid) and amide (nicotinamide) – neither of which has anything in common with nicotine. Niacin was also referred to as "PP" because it prevented pellagra, a niacin-deficiency disease whose symptoms are diarrhea

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Pantothenic Acid (B5)

Pantothenic acid, B5, is known as B3 in parts of Europe. Its name comes from the Greek panthos, which means "everywhere." It was first isolated from rice husks in 1939. Pantothenic acid is widely found everywhere – in our body tissues and in plants.

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Pyridoxine (B6)

Pyridoxine is known as the "women’s vitamin" because it is particularly beneficial for women. Pyridoxine is water soluble, so a regular daily intake is vital. Pyridoxine is essential to produce adrenaline and insulin.

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