Wednesday, 3 September 2014

Vitamin Types&Usage



Vitamin Types
     Uses
Sources
Vitamin A
To Regulate Tissues and membranes and also keep the skin, eye, bone, teeth healthy
Present in certain food items such as milk, egg yolk, carrots, leafy vegetables, oranges, lime and pineapple.
Vitamin B
It plays a significant role in growth, development, cell division, carbohydrate metabolism and neurological function.
 Include in some vegetables, legumes, fruits, whole grains, nuts, eggs, meat and poultry.
Vitamin C
Is responsible for tissue formation and maintenance of the cell membranes.
It is present in certain fruits (particularly citrus fruits) and vegetables like oranges, lime, tomatoes, onions, broccoli, peppers and cabbage.
Vitamin D
Human body can synthesize vitamin D on its own by exposing to sunlight. The role of vitamin D is to boost the health of the bones and teeth.
Foods that contain vitamin D include milk, egg yolk, salmon and other seafood.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is essential for hair growth, tissue healing and other metabolic processes. It plays a major role in protecting the tissues of the eyes, skin and liver.
Is present in nearly all types of fruits and vegetables.
Vitamin K
Vitamin K can also be produced by our body. It is essential for coagulation and/or clotting of blood.
Include dairy products, soybean and green leafy vegetables.

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