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VIES

Other

EU VAT Information Exchange System used to validate cross-border B2B VAT numbers.

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Valerian

Herbs

European herb (Valeriana officinalis) with a long tradition as a sleep aid. Acts via the GABA system and improves sleep quality.

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Valeriana

Herbs

Valeriana (valerian root) is an herb used for sleep and relaxation. It works by increasing GABA levels in the brain.

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Vitamin A

Vitamins

Fat-soluble vitamin important for vision, immune function, and cell division. Exists in two forms: retinol (animal) and beta-carotene (plant-based).

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Vitamin B1

Vitamins

Thiamine — a water-soluble vitamin essential for carbohydrate metabolism and nerve function. Deficiency can cause beriberi.

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Vitamin B12

Vitamins

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is a water-soluble B vitamin essential for nerve function, red blood cell formation, and DNA synthesis. Deficiency is common among vegans and the elderly.

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Vitamin B2

Vitamins

Riboflavin — a water-soluble vitamin essential for energy production and a cofactor for many enzymes. Causes yellow colouration of urine.

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Vitamin B3

Vitamins

Niacin — water-soluble vitamin important for energy metabolism, DNA repair, and cholesterol regulation. Exists as nicotinic acid and nicotinamide.

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Vitamin B5

Vitamins

Pantothenic acid — involved in CoA synthesis, essential for fatty acid metabolism and hormone production.

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Vitamin B6

Vitamins

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) participates in 150+ enzymatic reactions. Important for amino acid metabolism, serotonin production, immune function, and haemoglobin formation.

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Vitamin B7

Vitamins

Biotin — a water-soluble vitamin known for its role in hair, skin, and nail health. Also supports fatty acid and glucose metabolism.

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Vitamin C

Vitamins

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a water-soluble vitamin and a powerful antioxidant. It supports the immune system, collagen production, iron absorption, and protects cells against oxidative stress.

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Vitamin C (immune system)

Other

Water-soluble antioxidant and cofactor that supports all levels of the immune system. Especially important during infection and stress.

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Vitamin D

Vitamins

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin produced in the skin upon sun exposure. It is crucial for calcium absorption, skeletal health, and the immune system. Deficiency is common in Scandinavia during the winter months.

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Vitamin D (testosterone)

Hormones

Steroid-like vitamin that affects testosterone production via vitamin D receptors in the testes. Most people in the Nordic countries have a deficiency.

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Vitamin D3

Vitamins

Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is the most effective form of vitamin D. It is naturally produced in the skin upon sun exposure and is found in animal-based foods. It provides a better and longer-lasting increase in blood levels than D2.

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Vitamin E

Vitamins

Powerful fat-soluble antioxidant that protects cell membranes from oxidative stress. Important for immune function and skin health.

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Vitamin K2

Vitamins

Fat-soluble vitamin that regulates calcium metabolism — directs calcium to bones and teeth instead of blood vessels. Synergistic with D3.

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Volume break

Other

A quantity threshold at which the per-unit price drops to the next tier.

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