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Vitamin B6: Dietary Source, RDA, and Functions

Vitamin B6 is an essential water-soluble vitamin widespread among various food groups such as yeasts, cereals, and the liver. Alternate namePyridoxineYear of Discovery1934Discovered byPaul...

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Pantothenic acid-Vitamin B5: Dietary Source, AI, and Functions

Pantothenic acid, vitamin B5, is a water-soluble B-complex vitamin. It is found in many foods, including vegetables, eggs, liver, and yeast. Alternate namePantothenic AcidYear of...

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Niacin (Vitamin B3): Dietary Source, RDA, and Functions

Niacin (vitamin B3), also known as nicotinic acid, is an essential water-soluble vitamin. Niacin occurs naturally in food such as meat, poultry, and fish. Our liver can make niacin from the amino...

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Riboflavin (Vitamin B2): Dietary Source, RDA, and Functions

Vitamin B2, riboflavin, is an essential water-soluble vitamin found in lean meat, fish, milk and dairy products, whole grains, nuts, and some green vegetables. Riboflavin is important in...

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Thiamin (Vitamin B1): Dietary Source, RDA, and Functions

Thiamin, thiamine, or vitamin B1, is an essential water-soluble vitamin. It is an essential micronutrient for energy metabolism and cognitive and neurological health. Thiamin acts as a coenzyme in...

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Six Essential Nutrients for Our Body

Nutrients are chemical substances the body requires to sustain essential functions and are optimally obtained by eating a balanced diet. Six essential nutrients are vital for human health:...

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