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Type Best Sources Main Role
B-1 Thiamin Pork, liver, oysters, whole grain & enriched cereals, pasta and bread, wheat germ, brewers yeast, green peas Turns carbohydrates into energy
B-2 Riboflavin Liver, milk, meat, dark green vegetables,  whole grain & enriched cereals, pasta, bread, mushrooms Helps cells get oxygen and get rid of carbon dioxide
B-3 Niacin Liver, poultry, meat, tuna, whole grain & enriched cereals, pasta, bread, nuts, dried beans, peas Helps cells breathe and use other nutrients
B-6 Pyridoxine Whole grain cereals, bread, liver, avocados, spinach, green beans, bananas Assembles amino acids that make proteins and in turn cells
B-12 Cobolamin Liver, kidneys, meat, fish, eggs, milk, oysters Regulates nervous system functions

Vitamin A

U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance is 5,000 international units. Vitamin A is needed for vision, teeth, bones, skin, hair and urinary gastrointestinal tracts. Needs sufficient Vitamin E for absorption and storage. Can be toxic - 50,000-100,000 iu

Good Sources Amount %USDA
Dried Apricots 10 med. halves 80
Grapefruit 1 cup 140
Beet Greens 1 cup 150
Cantaloupe 1/2 180
Sweet Potato 1 med. 180
Carrots (cooked) 1 cup 330
Beef Liver 8 ounces 910

 

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