Vitamins are micronutrients which help perform important functions in our body. The most essential vitamins needed by our body are vitamin A, C, D, E, K and a group of B-complex vitamins.
Vitamin A is required to make a pigment called Rhodopsin in our eyes. Rhodopsin helps us to see in low light conditions. Thus, without vitamin A, rhodopsin won't be produced, causing night-blindness.
Source of vitamin A : yellow, red and green (leafy) vegetables, such as spinach, carrots, sweet potatoes and red peppers. yellow fruit, such as mango, papaya and apricots.
Vitamin C and E are antioxidants. Unstable free radicals damage our cell's DNA, leading to illness or cancer. Vitamin C and E neutralize the free radicals, preventing cell damage.
Source of vitamin C and E :
Citrus Fruits. Raw citrus fruits are very high in vitamin C....
• Broccoli....
• Red Cabbage....
• Kiwi....
• Bell Peppers.
Vitamin D helps our body to absorb calcium to build strong bones. Thus, lack of vitamin D can lead to a condition called rickets which is characterized by weak, soft bones. And if you have cholesterol problems then your body must be lacking of vitaminD
Source of vitamin D :
Sunshine is best option for vitamin D . Whenever you get chance just expose your whole body to Sunshine in the morning or evening . Actually we don't get vitamin D directly from sunlight . It's just like photosynthesis process. whenever our body make contact with morning or evening sunlight, it Convert cholesterol which is already been in our skin into vitamin D.
During an injury, vitamin K helps to prevent blood clot, as well as excessive bleeding.
Source of vitamin K :
Green leafy vegetables including collard and turnip greens, kale, spinach, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, lettuces.Soybean and canola oil.Salad dressings made with soybean or canola oil.Fortified meal replacement shakes.
Lastly, B-complex vitamins are essential for healthy functioning of our brain and nervous system.
These are some symptoms of lack of vitamin B complex
- extreme tiredness (fatigue)
- lack of energy (lethargy)
- breathlessness.
- feeling faint.
- headaches.
- pale skin.
- noticeable heartbeats (palpitations)
Source of B complex vitamins :
of B vitamins include meat (especially liver), seafood, poultry, eggs, dairy products, legumes, leafy greens, seeds and fortified foods, such as breakfast cereal and nutritional yeast.
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