Vitamin D3 (also called cholecalciferol) is the form synthesized from cholesterol in sun-exposed skin. For healthy children and adults, exposing…
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Vitamin D2 commonly known as ergocalciferol occurs in plant foods. This fat soluble vitamin assists body to absorb phosphorus and…
Vitamin K2 also called menaquinone has nine associated compounds which are generally subdivided into short chain menaquinones and long chain…
Vaccenic acid also called (11E)-octadec-11-enoic acid, is a trans-fatty acid occurring naturally found in the fat of ruminants and in…
Valine with symbol V or Val is an α-amino acid which is used in protein biosynthesis. It comprises an α-amino…
Also known as pyridoxine, vitamin B6 helps the body convert food into fuel, which is needed to produce energy. Like…
Named after the German word for blood clotting (koagulation), vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin, which is stored in fat…
Vitamin B12, also called cobalamin, is an essential factor in the production of red blood cells. People with insufficient amounts…
Riboflavin named Vitamin B2, is a B-complex vitamin which is found in foods and used as a dietary supplement. The…
Vitamin C is also known from the name of ascorbic acid. Guinea pigs, primates, birds and people are incapable of…