Folic Acid is the synthetic form of Folate. Interestingly, the body uses Folic Acid (found in supplements and fortified foods) more efficiently than Folate (found naturally occurring in leafy green vegetables, beans and in orange juice.) Folic Acid is classified with the B vitamins and is essential for growth and development. References : "Prescription For Nutritional Healing" by Balch & Balch. Avery Books. Published by Penguin Putnam Inc. and http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/690_1403.asp

(Vitamin B5) Required by the body for growth, reproduction and normal physical activity. Promotes healthy hair and skin. Essential for converting fats into energy. Helpful relief for stress, helps increase stamina. References : "Prescription For Nutritional Healing" by Balch & Balch. Avery Books. Published by Penguin Putnam Inc.

Active in normal central nervous system response from brain impulses. Metabolizes fat and cholesterol, and supports the gallbladder and liver. References : "Prescription For Nutritional Healing" by Balch & Balch. Avery Books. Published by Penguin Putnam Inc. and www.geocities.com/HotSprings/4266/quest.html

Beneficial to the cardiovascular system by supporting healthy cholesterol levels. Supports mood management; deficiency of Inositol may result in depression or irritability. Supports a healthy urinary system. Essential for hair growth. References : "Prescription For Nutritional Healing" by Balch & Balch. Avery Books. Published by Penguin Putnam Inc.

Biotin supports cell growth, healthy bones, hair and skin. Also is important to the central nervous system. Biotin is classified as a vitamin, considered part of the B group. References : "Prescription For Nutritional Healing" by Balch & Balch. Avery Books. Published by Penguin Putnam Inc.

Assists with the digestion of food, the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates, and the synthesis of protein. B12 also works with folic acid to help regulate red blood cell formation, helps form white blood cells and blood platelets. References : "Prescription For Nutritional Healing" by Balch & Balch. Avery Books. Published by Penguin Putnam Inc.

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) is important for red blood cell and antibody formation, and is valuable for cell growth and repair. Benefits the eyes, hair, skin and nails. Considered essential for thyroid hormone production. References : "Prescription For Nutritional Healing" by Balch & Balch. Avery Books. Published by Penguin Putnam Inc.

Thiamine assists in the formation of blood and promotes good circulation. Aids in the production of hydrochloric acid, which is needed for normal digestion. Supports thyroid hormone metabolism. Also, B1 supports healthy brain functions, particularly cognitive functions (learning and reasoning). References : "Prescription For Nutritional Healing" by Balch & Balch. Avery Books. Published by Penguin Putnam Inc.

Vitamin B3 is important for healthy skin and hair and good circulation. Aids in digestion and the production of digestive acid, and the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates and proteins. Niacin is one of the B vitamins helps in production of thyroid hormones. Supports healthy nervous system. References : "Prescription For Nutritional Healing" by Balch & Balch. Avery Books. Published by Penguin Putnam Inc.

Necessary for the absorption of B12, B6 is also necessary for the production of red blood cells and antibodies (immune system.) Supports the nervous system. B6 is typically eliminated from the system within eight hours, so a supplement of this vitamin is generally helpful. References : "Prescription For Nutritional Healing" by Balch & Balch. Avery Books. Published by Penguin Putnam Inc.

Helps protect against sunburn, aids the digestive system by maintaining healthy intestinal flora, and is also reputed to help restore grey hair back to its natural color if graying was stress-related. This may be because PABA helps the body use pantothenic acid (vitamin B5). References : "Prescription For Nutritional Healing" by Balch & Balch. Avery Books. Published by Penguin Putnam Inc.