Vitamins
Definition
Vitamins are compounds that are essential in small amounts for proper body function and growth. Vitamins are either fat soluble: A, D, E, and K; or water soluble: vitamin B and C. The B vitamins include vitamins B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), and B 6 (pyridoxine), pantothenic acid, niacin, biotin, folic acid (folate), and vitamin B 12 (cobalamin). Vitamins may also be referred to as micronutrients.
Description
A guide to the amount an average person needs each day to remain healthy has been determined for each vita-min. In the United States, this guide is called the recommended daily allowance (RDA). Consumption of too little or too much of certain...
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