Vitamin A
Essential for: eyes, immune system, skin
Found in: oranges, carrots, milk, kale
Vitamin B6
Essential for: brain function, nerve function, red cell production
Found in: lean meats (beef), fish, poultry, beans, eggs, nuts
Vitamin B12
Essential for: red cell production, nerve function
Found in: poultry, fish, eggs, lean meats, milk
Vitamin C
Essential for: bones, teeth, skin
Found in: oranges, grapefruit, lemons, lime, capsicum, tomato, blueberries, raspberries
Vitamin D
Essential for: bones, calcium absorption
Found in: the sun, eggs, milk
Vitamin E
Essential for: red blood cells, protects cell damage
Found in: most vegetables, nuts, olive oil
Folic Acid
Essential for: cell health, heart disease
Found in: leafy vegetables (kale, spinach, turnip greens, beet greens, dandelion greens, mustard greens), citrus fruits, beans (legumes), whole grains
Vitamin K
Essential for: blood clotting
Found in: leafy vegetables, collards, Swiss chard, mustard greens, broccoli
Niacin
Essential for: promotes conversion of food to energy
Found in: whole grains, dairy, legumes, meats
Riboflavin
Essential for: energy, chemical processes
Found in: dairy, nuts, seeds, beef, lamb, eggs, seafood, spinach, mushrooms, sundried tomatoes
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