Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients that our bodies need in small amounts to make us function properly. They are mainly substances that are found in the food we eat, because unlike plants, we humans can’t make all the vitamins and minerals we need. So here is a simple Vit Heroes guide to those vitamins and minerals that can be found in our range of children’s supplements.
First, a brief word about the two main types of vitamins – fat-soluble and water-soluble. Fat-soluble vitamins are mainly found in fatty foods and your body stores them in its fatty tissue for future use. Water-soluble vitamins are not stored in your body, but travel through the bloodstream and those that aren’t used are passed out naturally. Water-soluble vitamins can be lost in the water used for cooking, whereas fat-soluble vitamins are usually not.
Now let’s look at these nutrients, find out why they’re good, what foods they are found in naturally and which Vit Heroes supplements contain them.
Vitamin A
Good for
Healthy skin, Good vision, Hair and nails, Immune system
Found in
Carrots, Liver, Liver pate, Eggs, Full fat milk, Cheese, Oily fish, Yoghurt
Vitamin type
Fat-soluble
Comes in
Vit Heroes Multivitamin
Vitamin B5
Good for
Producing energy, Red blood cells and Preventing acne
Found in
Whole grains, Beef, Eggs, Mushrooms, Split peas, Soya beans, Dairy products
Vitamin type
Water-soluble
Comes in
Vit Heroes Multivitamin
Vitamin C
Good for
General health, Immune system, Healthy eyes, Wound healing and Tissue growth
Found in
Citrus fruit, Blackcurrants, Kiwi fruit, Orange juice, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Tomatoes, Peppers, Potatoes, Mangoes, Apples
Vitamin type
Water-soluble
Comes in
Vit Heroes Multivitamin
Vit Heroes Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Good for
Strong bones, Healthy teeth, Nervous system, Absorbing calcium
Found in
Sunshine, Oily fish, Eggs, Fortified cereals,Powdered milk
Vitamin type
Fat-soluble
Comes in
Vit Heroes Multivitamin
Vit Heroes Calcium & Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Good for
Healthy skin, Good circulation, Healing wounds, Supple joints, Protecting cells, Antioxidant
Found in
Vegetable oils, Nuts & seeds, Wheatgerm, Brussels sprouts, Leafy greens
Vitamin type
Fat-soluble
Comes in
Vit Heroes Multivitamin
Folic Acid (B9)
Good for
Red blood cells, Good digestion, Brain development, Nervous system
Found in
Spinach, Spring greens, Spinach, Broccoli, Green beans, Oranges, Yeast extract, Fortified cereals, Mushrooms, Liver, Asparagus
Vitamin type
Water-soluble
Comes in
Vit Heroes Multivitamin
Calcium
Good for
Healthy teeth, Strong bones and Muscle growth
Found in
Milk, Cheese, Dairy products, Cabbage, Spring greens, Broccoli, Soya beans, Tofu, Baked beans, Sardines, Fortified flour, Seafood
Comes in
Vit Heroes Calcium & Vitamin D
