Benefits of Vitamins |
| Benefits of Vitamins |
Sources of Vitamins |
Vitamin A
1.Maintain Health Of Specialized Tissue such as the
Retina.
2.Aids in growth and health of skin and mucous membranes.
3.Promotes normal development of teeth, soft and
Skeletal Tissue.
Adult RDA :1 mg. |
Vitamin A
1.Vitamin
A Comes from Animal sources such as Eggs, Meat and Dairy
Products.
2.Beta-Carotene, a precursor of Vitamin A, comes
from green, Leafy Vegetables and intensively colored Fruits
and Vegetables
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Vitamin B1
1. Vitamin
B1(Thiamine) helps the body convert food into energy, and
aids the function of the Heart and cardiovascular system and
the brain and nervous system
RDA : 1.5 mg
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Vitamin B1
1. Vitamin B1(Thiamine) is found in Fortified breads
and cereals, Fish, lean Meats and Milk
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Vitamin B2
1.Ruboflavin(Vitamin B2) works with other B Vitamins
to promote healthy growth and tissue repair and help release
energy from carbohydrates,
2.Healthy Skin.
3.Healthy Red cell Production. |
Vitamin B3
1.An Inability to absorb niacin (Vitamin B3) or the
amino acid tryptophan may cause pallegra, a disease
characterized by scaly sores, mucosal changes and mental
symptoms. |
Vitamin B3
1.Food sources of Niacin (Vitamin B3) include Dairy,
Poultry, Fish, Lean Meat, Nuts and Eggs.
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Vitamin B6
1.Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) is important for maintaining
healthy brain function, the formation of red blood cells, the breakdown of protein and the synthesis of antibodies in
support of the immune system.
Adult RDA : 2 mg |
Vitamin B9
1.Folate aids in the production of red blood cells.
2.Folate
aids in the synthesis of DNA.
3.Folate works with B12 and Vitamin C to help the
body digest and utilize proteins
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Vitamin B9
1.Food sources of folate include beans and legumes,
citrus fruits and juices, whole grains, dark green leafy
vegetables, poultry, pork, shellfish and liver.
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Vitamin B12
1.Vitamin B12 is important for metabolism, the
formation of red blood cells, and the maintenance of the
central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal
cord.
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Vitamin B12
1.Eggs, meat, poultry, shellfish, milk and milk
products.
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Vitamin C
1.Vitamin C promotes a healthy immune system, helps
wound heal, maintains connective tissue and aids in the
absorption of iron.
RDA : 60 mg
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Vitamin C
1.Citrus fruit, Green peppers, strawberries,
tomatoes, broccoli and sweet and white potatoes are all
excellent food sources of Vitamin C (absorbic acid)
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Vitamin D
1.Vitamin D promotes the body's absorption of
calcium, essential to development pf healthy bones and teeth.
DRI : 5 mg
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Vitamin D
1.The body itself makes Vitamin D when it is exposed
to the sun.
2.Cheese, Butter, margarine fortified milk, fish and
fortified cereals are food sources of Vitamin-D
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Vitamin E
1.Protects cell membrane and tissues from damage by
oxidation.
2. Aids in
the formation of red blood cells and the use of Vitamin K
3.Promotes
the Function of a Healthy circulatory system.
Adult RDA : 10 mg
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Vitamin E
1.Vitamin
E supplements are not proven to reduce the risk of Heart
diseases.
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Vitamin K
1. Benefits
Blood Clothing
Adult RDA : 70 mg
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Vitamin K
1.Food
sources of Vitamin K include cabbage, cauliflower,
spinach and other green, leafy vegetables, as well as
cereals. |
