Vitamin lexicon

Vitamin A & beta-carotene (precursor of vitamin A)

Important for …
eyes, skin, immune system, growth

Contained in…
butter, liver, milk, carrots, spinach, green cabbage, broccoli, lamb's lettuce

Vitamin D
Important for …
bones, teeth

Contained in…
fish(herring, mackerel, salmon), mushrooms, egg yolk

Vitamin E
Important for …
cell protection

Contained in…
sunflower seeds or oil, wheat germ oil, hazelnuts, wheat germ

Vitamin K
Important for …
blood clotting

Contained in…
green vegetables, milk and milk products, meat, eggs, cereals

Vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, niacin, biotin, pantothenic acid
Important for …
metabolism, converting protein, fat and carbohydrates to energy, nerve function, blood formation, skin

Contained in…
wholegrain products, pulses, potatoes, pork, milk, vegetables, fruit, fish

Folic acid
Important for …
formation of blood and body cells, development of the nervous system in unborn babies(which is why it is recommended for pregnant women)

Contained in…
broccoli, tomatoes, spinach, cucumber, wheat germ, soy beans, oranges, grapes, milk products, meat, potatoes

Vitamin C
Important for …
protecting the body's cells, immune system, connective tissue

Contained in…
citrus fruits, berries, bell peppers, broccoli, potatoes, tomatoes