Vitamins

Have you ever thought of the health benefits of vitamins?? Or do you even know some of the health benefits.

So what are vitamins?

Answer: Vitamins are chemical substances that regulate the body processes. There are two classes of vitamins, which are FAT SOLUBLE VITAMINS and WATER SOLUBLE VITAMINS.

Fat soluble vitamins are the vitamins which dissolve in fat. These include vitamins A, D, E, and K.

Water soluble vitamins are the vitamins which dissolve in water. These also include Vitamin B complex group and Vitamin C.

Below is a list of the fat soluble vitamins.

√Vitamins: Vitamin A

Main sources: Palm oil, carrot, butter, milk, orange, yellow and green vegetables, coloured fruits like tomatoes, etc.

Functions in the body:

(1) For growth

(2) For healthy skin and mucus membranes.

(3) For healthy eyes

(4) For increase in body's resistance to some infections.

Deficiency signs and symptoms:

(1) Skin disorders

(2) Retarded growth

(3) Night blindness

(4) Body easily affected by diseases

√Vitamins: Vitamin D

Main Source: Milk, margarine, egg yolk, oily fish, liver, sunshine, and cod liver.

Functions in the body:

(1) For absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus.

(2) For the formation healthy bones and teeth.

Deficiency signs and symptoms:

(1) Rickets in children.

(2) Retardation in the growth of children.

(3) Poor formation of bones and teeth.

(4) Osteomalacia in adults.

√Vitamins: Vitamin E

Main sources: Groundnut oil, green vegetables, oil and germs of cereals, etc.

Functions in the body: For normal metabolism

√Vitamins: Vitamin K

Main sources: Green leafy vegetables, cereals, liver, milk, egg, etc.

Functions in the body: Normal blood clotting.

Deficiency signs and symptoms: Inability of the blood to clot.

Now let's have a look at the water soluble vitamins which I have taken time to list below.

√Vitamins: Vitamin B complex and Thiamine (Vitamin B1)

Main sources: Whole grains, nuts, legumes, meat, pork, etc.

Functions in the body:

(1) For the release of energy from carbohydrate.

(2) For regulating the nervous system.

(3) For normal growth in children.

Deficiency signs and symptoms:

(1) Weak and painful nerves.

(2) Poor concentration, forgetfulness and depression.

(3) Retardation in growth of children.

√Vitamins: Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

Main sources: Cream, cheese, eggs, kidney, milk, liver, etc.

Functions in the body:

(1) For the release of energy from foods such as fats and protein.

(2) For resistance to infections and proper functioning of the brain.

(3) For normal growth in children.

Deficiency signs and symptoms:

(1) Growth retardation.

(2) Sore at corners of the mouth and lips.

(3) Skin disorders

(4) Tongue becomes swollen, and dark red.

√Vitamins: Niacin (Vitamin B3)

Main sources: Mushroom, pulse, eggs, whole meal cereals, fish, etc.

Functions in the body:

(1) For improving appetite for food and digestion.

(2) For promoting nerve and skin functions.

(3) For the release of energy from foods such as carbohydrates.

Deficiency signs and symptoms:

(1) Diarrhoea and abdominal pains.

(2) Skin rash and sore throat.

(3) Headaches and vomiting.

√Vitamins: Vitamin C

Main sources: Pineapple, citrus fruits such as grapes and lemons, vegetables such as lettuce and cabbage, etc.

Functions in the body:

(1) For normal growth and functions of the bones.

(2) For production of blood.

(3) For healthy gums and skin.

(4) For rapid wound healing.

Deficiency signs and symptoms:

(1) Cuts and wounds fail to heal properly.

(2) Skin diseases.

(3) Loss of weight and fatigue.

(4) Scurvy i.e. bleeding gums, soreness of skin and loose of teeth.

(5) Pains in the limbs, joints and general body weakness.

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