by Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete | Aug 3, 2025 | article, Natural Sources of Vitamins
What is thiamin Thiamin (also called vitamin B1 and Thiamine) an essential micronutrient that helps turn the food you eat into the energy you need. Thiamin is important for the growth, development, and function of the cells in your body. Specifically, thiamin is...
by Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete | Dec 20, 2024 | article, Natural Sources of Vitamins
Vitamin B6 Facts and Health Benefits Vitamin B6 is required for the following key biologic functions: Glucose Creation – Our Body’s Primary Source of Fuel. Vitamin B6 is essential to the creation of Glucose, our body’s primary source of...
by Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete | Dec 20, 2024 | article, Natural Sources of Vitamins
Vitamin E Supplements Proven Harmful to Health Why is a focus on meeting daily minimum requirements of Vitamin E and vitamins in general from natural food sources instead of from supplements important? Recent studies have proven that taking Vitamin E...
by Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete | Dec 20, 2024 | article, Natural Sources of Vitamins
Vitamin C Facts and Health Benefits Vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, is naturally present in some foods. As humans are unable to internally synthesize Vitamin C, it is an essential vitamin that we obtain only from our diet. High levels of Vitamin C...
by Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete | Dec 20, 2024 | article, Natural Sources of Vitamins
What is Vitamin K and what are Vitamin K Functions? Vitamin K a fat soluble vitamin of which Vitamin K1 and K2 are the naturally occurring forms. Vitamin K is usually stored in the liver. It has the following known functions to human health: Bone Density and Repair....
by Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete | Dec 20, 2024 | article, Natural Sources of Vitamins
Vitamin B12 Facts and Health Benefits Vitamin B12 is required for proper red blood cell production, neurological function, and DNA synthesis. Athletes Need More Vitamin B12. For optimum performance, athletes, especially endurance athletes, need more Vitamin...
