NetVitamins

We have created this site to try and communicate some of the great benefits that vitamins can bring to your general health. We have researched each vitamin and present an outline of what issues each could help with and what problems could be caused by a deficiency. We will soon be adding a forum to allow better discussion of issues surrounding vitamins and their benefits.

Many of these vitamins can be found in a good balanced diet and so we also recommend foods that each vitamins naturally occurs in and this is sometimes a good place to start.

This information should not be used as a substitute for professional advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start or stop any medication, vitamin or supplement without consulting a health care professional.

Featured Vitamins & Supplements

Calcium

Calcium is a silvery-white metallic element which is the most abundant mineral in the body. It is needed to form bones and is the main mineral involved in keeping bones and teeth hard.

Calcium ...

Evening Primrose Oil

Evening Primrose Oil contains GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) and is and essential fatty acid. The GLA in evening primrose oil is directly converted into anti-inflammatory prostaglandins. These prostagland...

Chitosan

This is a simple substance taken from Chitin – a polysaccharide found in the exoskeletons of crustaceans.

It is processed by removing the shells from shellfish (crabs, shri ...

Folic Acid

Folic Acid is necessary for DNA and RNA synthesis – essential for the growth and reproduction of all cells in the body. It is essential in the formation of red blood cells due to the action on bone ma...

Flaxseed Oil

Flaxseed oil is also known as Linseed oil and it provides the body with essential fatty acids. Flaxseed oil contains Omega 3 and 6, plus Lignans – which have an effect on various hormones in the body ...

Introduction

These consist of vitamins, synthetic drugs and hormones, which are used by athletes to enhance their athletic performance.

Iron – This is responsible for carrying...

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