Vitamin B12, with its various other names of cobalamin (due to its constitution of the mineral cobalt), anti pernicious anemia factor and hemopoietic factor is an essential nutrient for DNA synthesis and Central Nervous System functions. RBC synthesis, energy production and nourishment of hair, nails and skin are some distinct functions of B12 that make…

Folic acid also known as B9 vitamin or pteroyl glutamic acid, is involved in DNA and RNA synthesis which is the genetic material of the cell. Protein synthesis and RBC production are the shared functions of folic acid with B12. B9 is a water soluble, heat resistant vitamin but is destroyed when heated above 100oC….

Vitamin B6 also called as pyridoxine is the water soluble vitamin. It is interlinked with folate (vitamin B9) and cobalamin (vitamin B12) in its function. This hardworking vitamin has a significant role in about a hundred of enzymatic reactions. Some of these are digestive (metabolism of carbs, proteins, fats) as well as nervous (aiding brain…

Pantothenic acid also termed as ‘anti-stress vitamin’ and ‘anti gray hair factor’ is derived from a Greek word meaning ‘from everywhere. It belongs to the B complex category (called B5 vitamin) which serves as fuel generators converting the food to useful energy for the body. It can be synthesized by intestinal bacteria provided that its…

Niacin also called as “Pellagra preventive factor / P-P factor” was coined by Goldberger in regards with its efficient role in curing pellagra. Pellagra (Italian word “pelle” means skin and “agra” as rough) in 1900s spawned skin rashes and other harmful symptoms in mental asylums and orphanages. From what is known, the epidemic called for…

Do you wonder why our elders always keep emphasizing on eating raw and natural foods instead of junk? That lies in the nutritional and beneficial capacity these plant and animal materials have for the strength of our bodies. All the components of our natural eatables have their own specific role in this regard. Vitamin A,…