Vitamines (Part 2)

In this post I will shortly explain the water-soluble vitamines B1, B2, B6, B12 and Biotin.

Vitamin B1:

important for the carbohydrate- and amino acid metabolism and the nerve system. Ensures the maintenance of nerve- and heart muscle tissue, as well as growth.

You can found it in:
pork, oatmeal, whole grains, fish, legumes, cauliflower and potatoes.


Vitamin B2:

ensures the detoxification in the body.

You can found it in:
milk, dairy, meat, fish, eggs, whole grains and vegetables.


Vitamin B6:

important for the action of many enzymes. Has multiple functions, like the metabolism of amino acids as well as glucose production.

You can found it in:
meat (especially pork and chicken), fish, whole grains, vegetables, bananas, potatoes and nuts.


Vitamin B12:

important for the growth and formation of new cells.

You can found it in:
calf's and beef liver (a relatively large amount), meat, fish, dairy, eggs (low)


Biotin:

helps build cholesterol, DNA as well formation of new cells. Promotes hair growth. Also is called Vitamin H or Vitamin B7.

Biotin can be found in:
liver, paddy, soybeans, yolk, oatmeal, spinach, mushrooms, lenses and nuts.


You can find more information in the internet, I just wanted to keep it really short and write down a summary of the most important things.

Next part will be the last one of the vitamines part. Stay tuned.

xoxo Anna