Scientists have recently discovered a new class of necessary nutrients - certain monosaccharides or carbohydrates that are necessary for maintaining health. These monosaccharides are called glyconutrients and there are 8 essential for each cell in our body to communicate correctly with the next cell or organism.

Vitamin C is the one vitamin almost everyone is acquainted with. Even though most individuals recognize Vitamin C with orange juice, it is also abundant in other citrus fruits like lemon and kumquats not to mention tomatoes and cauliflower.

An interesting fact that may amaze you is that a one half cup serving of diced raw red pepper contains 40% more Vitamin C than a medium orange.

Vitamins are vital for body to help it grow, develop and fight off diseases. There are many types of vitamins and each have a special job to do in our body to help us grow and perform at our optimum level. Here you will learn about the different types of vitamins, their uses and the diseases caused by having vitamin deficiency. You can also but recommended vitamins and supplements.