What does Folic acid, Vitamin B-6 and Vitamin B-12 do?

1. Vital for central nervous function
2. Necessary for immune system function
3. Needed for the metabolism of amino acids and the synthesis of proteins
4. Used in managing elevated homocysteine (an independent risk factor for heart disease)
5. The Sources of B-vitamins are meat, fish, chicken, seafood, dark green leafy vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, and seeds.
6. For more information, go to the Linus Pauling Institute, which gives scientific information regarding the role of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients and phytonutrients.