The ABC’s of Nutrition posted on June 20, 2010 Share this Post Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Google Plus VITAMIN A: fat soluble for vision, gene expression, reproduction, immune function, embryonic development, human growth. VITAMIN B1: thiamine…converts carbohydrates and aminos to energy..helps heart, muscles, and nervous system to operate VITAMIN B2: riboflavin..human growth and reproduction, red blood cells, energy from carbs VITAMIN B3: niacin…digestion, skin and nerves, cholesterol reduction VITAMIN B5: pantothenic acid..fatty acid metabolism, synthesis of hormones and cholesterol VITAMIN B6: pyridoxine..metabolism of amino acids and glycogen , antibodies in the immune system VITAMIN B9: folic acid…synthesis of protein , DNA production, tissue growth, cell function VITAMIN B12: cell metabolism, red blood cell production, central nervous system BIOTIN: muscle mass CHOLINE: improved memory and magnesium stores VITAMIN C: in vivo production of collagen, or your body’s infrastructure VITAMIN E:tocotrionols…potent antioxidant, heart, circulation, cancer prevention , etc ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS or E.F.A.’s the omega oils..should be a mix of 4 parts omega 3 to 1 part omega 1 to 1 part conjugated linoleic acid..essential to tissue repair MINERALS the correct balance of bio-identical bioavailable salts..essential for growth and hormone balance