michelflaps
12-15-2009, 06:34 AM
Vitamin B3 (niacin) - Vitamin B3 is also known as niacin, nicotinic acid, nicotinamide, niacinamide and antipellagra vitamin or PP factor. Vitamin B3 is essential in the metabolism of carbohydrates (to produce energy), fats, and proteins. Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) - Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) serves as coenzyme and is involved in the metabolism of protein and carbohydrates, the production of insulin and red and white blood cells, and the synthesis of neurotransmitters, enzymes, and prostaglandins. Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) - Pantothenic acid is an antioxidant water-soluble vitamin needed to break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Pantothenic acid comes in two forms: calcium pantothenate and pantethine. Biotin (vitamin H, vitamin B7) - Biotin is of great importance for the biochemistry of the human organism. Biotin helps in the synthesis of fatty acids, in energy metabolism, and in the synthesis of amino acids and glucose. Folic acid (folate, vitamin B9) - Folate and folic acid are forms of a water-soluble B vitamin. Folic acid is a synthetic folate form which is used for food fortification and nutritional supplements.