Vitamins

Vitamin B2, riboflavin, is a water soluble vitamin essential for maintaining health as the vitamin has several important metabolic functions in your body. Learn about functions, food sources, daily requirement and bioavailability of riboflavin.

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.