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Literally, vital amines. A wide range of compounds that are either water-soluble or fat-soluble and are necessary components of the diet of higher organisms, such as mammals.
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| vitamin B6 |
a form of vitamin B that helps prevent peripheral neuropathy when used with certain drugs.
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| vitamin |
One of the organic compounds needed by the body for good health, proper metabolic functioning and disease prevention.
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| vitamin C |
An antioxidant found in fruits and vegetables, such as oranges, berries, tomatoes, and leafy greens, this chemical known as ascorbic acid helps bones, teeth, and blood vessels. People without enough vitamin C suffer from scurvy.
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| vitamin D |
A vitamin found in foods such as fish, oysters, and dairy products. Also, there are enzymes in our skin that make vitamin D when the skin is exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D aids in the absorption of calcium, helping strengthen bones and teeth.
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