Question | Answer |
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | pork, liver, peas, beans, cereals, nuts, seeds, needed to produce energy from carbohydrates; helps the nervous system to function properly |
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | milk, meat, eggs, pasta, needed to produce energy from carbohydrates and fat; important for growth and healthy skin |
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | meat, fish, peas, beans, seeds, liver, needed to produce energy from carbohydrate, fat, and protein; needed for the nervous system and healthy skin |
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) | meat, liver, broccoli, eggs, nuts, peas, beans, needed to produce energy from carbohydrate, fat, protein |
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) | liver, meat, fish, bananas, peas, beans, needed for protein metabolism, the production of hemoglobin in red blodd cells, and for the nervous system |
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) | meat, liver, dairy products, eggs; necessary for forming cells (including red blood cells) and for a healthy nervous system |
Vitamin Folate ( Folic Acid or Folacin) | green vegetables, liver, whold and fortified grains, peas, beans, orange juice; needed for forming cells (including red blood cells); helps prevent birth defects |
Vitamin Biotin | liver, yogurt, egg yolk, peas, beans, nuts; necessary for metabolism |
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) | citrus fruits, melons, strawberries, green vegetables, peppers; promotes healthy gums and teeth, the healing of wound, and the absorption of iron; acts as an antioxidant to protect cells from damage |