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B vitamins
Vitamin B is a complex of
several vitamins. The name
arises because it was once
considered a single vitamin,
much like Vitamin C or
Vitamin D. ... > full story
Essential nutrient
An essential nutrient is a
nutrient required for normal
body functioning that can
not be synthesized by the
body. Categories of
essential nutrient include
vitamins, dietary minerals,
essential fatty acids and
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Tocopherol
Tocopherol, or Vitamin E, is
a fat-soluble vitamin in
eight forms that is an
important antioxidant.
Vitamin E is often used in
skin creams and lotions
because it is believed to
play a role in encouraging
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Vitamin K
Vitamin K denotes a group of
2-methilo-naphthoquinone
derivatives. They are human
vitamins, lipophilic (i.e.,
soluble in lipids) and
therefore hydrophobic (i.e.,
insoluble in water). They
are needed for the
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Micronutrient
Micronutrients are essential elements needed by life in small quantities. They include microminerals and Vitamins. Microminerals or trace elements include at least iron, cobalt, chromium, copper, ... > more -
Whole grain
Whole grains are cereal grains which retain the bran and germ as well as the endosperm, in contrast to refined grains which retain only the endosperm. Whole meal products are made from whole grain ... > more -
Radical (chemistry)
In chemistry, radicals (often referred to as free radicals) are atomic or molecular species with unpaired electrons on an otherwise open shell configuration. These unpaired electrons are usually ... > more -
Pernicious anemia
Pernicious anemia refers to a type of autoimmune anemia. Antibodies are directed against intrinsic factor or parietal cells which produce intrinsic factor. Intrinsic factor is required for vitamin ... > more -
Nutrition and pregnancy
Nutrition and pregnancy refers to the nutrient intake, and dietary planning that is undertook before, during and after pregnancy. Not only have physical disorders been linked with ill-nutrition ... > more
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