DR. INGA HUBRECHT

  Vitamin E is part of the fat soluble vitamin family. There are different kinds of vitamin E and the most active one is called alpha-tocopherol. This vitamin is very important for cell membranes and as an antioxidant. A vitamin E deficiency can cause peripheral neuropathy. Green salads, fish and several oils (olive oil, sunflower…

  Vitamin C is also called ascorbic acid and is very imp   ortant for the elimination of toxic substances in the body. This vitamin is also essential in the absorption of iron. A lot of plant and animal products contain vitamin c. Especially rich in vitamin c are oranges, kiwis, broccoli, kale and bell…

  Vitamin B12 is also called cobalamin. The human body needs an intrinsic factor, which is produced in the stomach, to absorb vitamin B12 in the small intestine. Vitamin B12 can be stored in the body especially in the liver and a full store usually contains enough vitamin B12  for several years. The only sources…

Vitamin B6 is also called pyridoxine and is part of the water-soluble vitamin family. The body needs this vitamin as a coenzyme in many reactions, most importantly in the synthesis of amino acids. The result of a deficiency therefor is a dysfunction of the amino acid synthesis, other symptoms are  dysfunction of growth, the immune…

  Vitamin B2‘s scientific name is riboflavin and it is part of the water-soluble vitamin family, which means the body is not able to store great amounts of this vitamin. This vitamin is used in different reactions as a coenzyme e.g. the normal cell functions and growth. A vitamin B2 deficiency causes a lot of…

  Vitamin B1 is also called thiamine and is part of the water-soluble vitamin family. The body needs thiamine as a coenzyme in different reactions like the carbohydrate metabolism. As it’s not possible for the body to store great amounts, this vitamin has to be eaten regularly. A deficiency of vitamin B1 typically leads to…

Vitamin A is essential vitamin and is part of the fat-soluble vitamin family, together with vitamin D, E and K. These vitamins can only be absorbed with fatty foods in the gut. All fat-soluble vitamins can be stored in the body and vitamin A is stored in the liver. This also means these vitamins can…

Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin and can therefore be stored in the human body. Main sources are milk and fatty fish, plants only contain a preliminary stage. The human body is also able to synthesize Vitamin D when the skin is exposed to the sun (UVB light). This highly depends on latitude and…

  Vitamin B3 is also called niacin and is part of the water-soluble vitamin family. The body is not able to store these vitamins, so they have to be eaten regularly. Vitamin B3 is part of many metabolic pathways and therefore a deficiency is not very specific. Neurological symptoms, weakness, lost of appetite can show. After…