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Vitamins

• Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin. Is important for many reactions of amino acid metabolism. Also, necessary for the release of glucose from glycogen.

  Vitamin B6 is found in foods such as: Bananas, Fish (most), Liver, Meat, Nuts and seeds, Potatoes and sweetpotatoes, Poultry, Whole-grain and fortified cereals.

• Vitemin B12 is important for the normal functioning of the brain, nervous system, and formation of the blood. Its involved with the metabolism of every cell in the body. Also, involved with energy production.

Vitamin B12 is found in foods such as: Eggs, Fish and shellfish, Fortified cereals, Meat, Milk and milk products, Organ meats.

• Vitamin D plays an important role in maintaining the organs. Also, promotes reabsorption of calcium in the kidneys, which helps with normal mineralization of the bones.

  Vitamin D is found in foods such as: Egg yolk, Fortified cereals, Fortified milk, Liver, High-fat fish.

• Vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin that has antioxidant properties.

  Vitamin E is found in foods such as: Margarine, Nuts and seeds, Peanuts and peanut butter, Vegetable oils, Wheat germ, Whole-grain and fortified cereals.

• Folate (also, known as vitamin M) is important for the protuction and maintenance of new cells, especially during infancy and pregnancy.

  Folate is found in foods such as: Dark green vegetables, Dry beans, peas, and lentils, Enriched grain products, Fortified cereals, Liver, Orange juice, Wheat germ, Yeast.

• Vitamin K is needed for the modification of most proteins and required for blood coagulation.

  Vitamin K is found in foods such as: Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Leafy green vegetables, Mayonnaise, Soybean, canola, and olive oils.

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