Vitamins

Vitamin B1, or thiamin(e), is a water soluble vitamin essential for maintaining health. Inadequate thiamin intake can cause adverse health effects. Why is thiamin essential and how much do you need each day?

Vitamin K is involved in the synthesis of bone proteins and is freely available in green leafy vegetables. What other functions does vitamin K have and can you obtain sufficient vitamin K from the food you eat?

Vitamin E is an essential nutrient and while a deficiency may contribute to less than optimal health evidence for anti-ageing benefits of vitamin E supplementation has not materialised. Why do you need this vitamin and how much is enough?

Kale is a dark green or purple leafy vegetable which belongs to the cabbage group. 1 cup of raw or 1/2 a cup of cooked kale is packed full of nutrients which can benefit your health. Learn more.

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient required for a variety of important processes within your body. Vitamin C deficiency can result in serious health problems. Learn how to obtain your daily "dose" of vitamin C the healthy way.