The word vitamin comes from the meaning ‘vital minerals’. This indicates that all vitamins are essential for the survival and health of humans. Vitamins act as co-factors to catalyse reactions in the body. Without vitamins basic bodily processes would not take place and health problems would eventuate. Vitamins are organic micronutrients that are required in […]

Vitamin D is mostly found in animal products; remember also that the skin converts the sunlight to Vitamin D3 via activation through the liver and kidneys. There is much concern these days about sunlight causing skin cancers, however small amounts (10-15 minutes) of direct sunlight in the mornings and afternoons is a sufficient amount to […]

Vitamin B12 absorption Hydrochloric acid in the stomach releases B12 from protein during digestion and once released, B12 combines with a substance called intrinsic factor (IF) before it is absorbed into the bloodstream.  When you digest any forms of protein does it cause indigestion, bloating or reflux?  If so then you may have insufficient digestive enzymes and […]