Vitamins & minerals

Using Vitamins to Improve Body functions

Vitamins play an important role in supporting many body functions. In table below, you can see which vitamins to take for maintaining optimum health of key body systems. See more pages to learn which minerals have a beneficial effect on individual body functions.

What Have Your Vitamins Done for You Lately?
Body Function Key Vitamins
Anti-aging (antioxidant) function Vitamins C and E, beta-carotene
Body chemistry and nerve function All the B vitamins, especially pyridoxine,folic acid
Immune function Vitamins A, E, C, and B-12, folic acid, pyridoxine, pantothenic acid
Sexual function and reproduction Vitamins C and E, niacin, folic acid
Tissue (and bone) support Vitamins A, C, D, and E (for collagen support)