Vitamins A, E, and panthenol are important for healthy skin. Panthenol, a derivative of pantothenic acid, keeps the skin from drying out, calms inflammation, and adds lustre and thickness to hair. Vitamins cannot be replaced by any other food components. Over 3000 have been identified in the plant kingdom. Some most commonly found in fruits and vegetables include hesperidin and naringen.
Research indicates some bioflavonoids help strengthen the capillaries.
Some believe that it can reduce one's risk of developing a peptic ulcer, but this has not been proven. This is an essential fatty acid found in polyunsaturated fats such as sunflower and safflower oils. Although it is an essential dietary component, linoleic acid is not a vitamin. Pangamic acid is not recognised in Canada as a nutrient or vitamin for humans, although it is claimed to help a variety of conditions, including heart disease, ageing, and cancer. Clinical studies cannot be performed until the chemical identity for pangamate is found.