Vitamin E
What is Vitamin E? Vitamin E mainly functions in the body as an antioxidant, which helps prevent damage caused by free radicals—rogue forms of oxygen that wreak havoc with the...
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Vitamin K
What is Vitamin K? In 1929, a Danish researcher discovered the compound necessary to stanch blood flow, which he called vitamin K. “K” is for the German word koagulation, which...
Zinc
What is Zinc? Nearly 100 different enzymes in the body depend on zinc. It’s a mineral involved in skin repair and in making DNA, the cells’ blueprint for replication. Zinc...
Beta-carotene
What Is Beta-Carotene? Fill your plate with colorful fruits and vegetables! Beta-carotene is one of a group of red, orange, and yellow pigments called carotenoids. The body converts beta-carotene to...
Biotin
What Is Biotin? Biotin is a vital component of enzymes that allow you to use energy from fats and carbohydrates. Biotin is widely distributed in foods, so deficiency is rare....
Calcium
What is Calcium? Calcium is a mineral your body needs to build and maintain strong bones.* Your body can store calcium, but it can’t produce it. That’s why you must...
