Vitamin A contributes
to normal iron metabolism, the maintenance of normal mucous membranes,
the maintenance of normal skin, the maintenance of normal vision, the
normal function of the immune system and has a role in the process of
cell specialisation. Click here, here and here for EFSA scientific opinions.
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal mental
performance, normal synthesis and metabolism of steroid hormones,
vitamin D and some neurotransmitters, and the reduction of tiredness and
fatigue. Click here and here for EFSA scientific opinions.
Vitamin B6 contributes
to normal cysteine synthesis, normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal
functioning of the nervous system, normal homocysteine metabolism,
normal protein and glycogen metabolism, normal psychological function,
normal red blood cell formation, normal function of the immune system,
the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and the regulation of hormonal
activity. Click here and here for EFSA scientific opinions.
Vitamin B7 (biotin) contributes
to normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal functioning of the nervous
system, normal macronutrient metabolism, normal psychological function,
normal hair and skin and the maintenance of normal mucous membranes.
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Vitamin B12 contributes
to normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal functioning of the nervous
system, normal homocysteine metabolism, normal psychological function,
normal red blood cell formation, normal function of the immune system,
the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and it has a role in the process
of cell division. Click here, here and here for EFSA scientific opinions.
Vitamin C contributes
to maintaining the normal function of the immune system. It also
contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of
blood vessels, bones, cartilage, gums, skin and teeth, normal
energy-yielding metabolism, normal functioning of the nervous system,
normal psychological function, protection of cells from oxidative
stress, the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, the regeneration of the
reduced form of vitamin E and increases iron absorption. Click here and here for EFSA scientific opinions.
Vitamin D contributes
to the normal function of the immune system and healthy inflammatory
response, normal absorption/utilisation of calcium and phosphorus,
normal blood calcium levels, the maintenance of normal bones, the
maintenance of normal muscle function, the maintenance of normal teeth,
it has a role in the process of cell division and is needed for normal
growth and development of bone in children. Click here, here, here, here, here and here for EFSA scientific opinions.
Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. Click here for EFSA scientific opinion.
Folic acid contributes to normal psychological function, the normal function of the immune system, the reduction
of tiredness and fatigue, normal homocysteine metabolism, normal amino
acid synthesis, normal blood formation, the process of cell division and
maternal tissue growth during pregnancy. Click here and here for EFSA scientific opinions.
Iodine contributes
to normal cognitive function, normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal
functioning of the nervous system, the maintenance of normal skin, the
normal production of thyroid hormones and normal thyroid function and
the normal growth of children. Click here, here and here for EFSA scientific opinions.
Zinc contributes
to normal DNA synthesis, normal acid-base metabolism, normal
carbohydrate metabolism, normal cognitive function, normal fertility and
reproduction, normal macronutrient metabolism, normal metabolism of
fatty acids, normal metabolism of vitamin A, normal protein synthesis,
the maintenance of normal bones, the maintenance of normal hair, nails
and skin, the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood,
the maintenance of normal vision, the normal function of the immune
system, the protection of cells from oxidative stress and it has a role
in the process of cell division. Click here and here for EFSA scientific opinions.
