Vitamins are a group of substances that are needed for normal cell function, growth, and development.

There are 13 essential vitamins. This means that these vitamins are required for the body to work properly. They are:

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin E

• Vitamin K

• Vitamin B1 (thiamine)

• Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)

• Vitamin B3 (niacin)

• Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)

• Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)

• Pantothenic acid (B5)

• Biotin (B7)

• Folate (folic acid or B9)