VITAMINS
Vitamin A: Necessary for growth, healthy skin, bones and teeth. Helps maintain
good vision, especially in dim light, and helps body resist infection.
Vitamin D: Needed for the absorption and utilization of calcium and phosphorous
to promote healthy bones and teeth.
Vitamin E: Helps retard destruction of vitamin A and ascorbic acid. Protects red
blood cells.
Thiamin (B1): Promotes the use of carbohydrates for energy and helps maintain
healthy nervous system.
Riboflavin (B2): Aids in the utilization of protein, fats and carbohydrates to produce
energy and build tissue. Maintains healthy facial skin and eyes.
Niacin: Helps cells use oxygen to release energy and aids in the utilization of
carbohydrates.
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Pyridoxine (B6): Aids in the use of protein in the body; promotes normal utilization
of copper and iron; prevents certain forms of anemia.
Cobalamin (B12): Needed for production of red blood cells in bone marrow; for
building new proteins in the body and for normal functioning of the nervous tissue.
Folacin or Folic Acid (a B vitamin): Necessary for the development of red blood
cells. Needed for normal metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
Biotin (a B vitamin): Needed for normal metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and
fats.
Pantothenic Acid (a B vitamin): Aids in metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and
protein to produce energy. Aids in the synthesis of amino acids, fatty acids and
hormones.
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C): Needed for building the material that holds cells
together (collagen) and for health of teeth, gums, and blood vessels. Improves iron
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Right Combination Of Vitamins
Vitamins have a crucial part in our body’s chemistry processes but many people fail to see
the importance and eventually end up getting ill or suffering because of their ignorance.
Many people assume that they can take most or all of the needed vitamins and minerals
strictly from their diet, but this is not always true and it is a process that is different from one
person to another. Vitamins supplements come as an alternative to a highly balanced diet,
which many of us just can’t keep to. There are a few basic things that we should know
about how to ensure a good vitamin supply and reduce the chances of falling sick.
The first thing you should be aware of is that each of our bodies is unique – there are notany two human beings exactly the same. Because of this it is hard to come up with a
precise dosage of vitamins that you need on a daily basis. Vitamin intake is largely
dependant on your diet. As many people already know, fruits and vegetables are the best
source for the top vitamins that we need to live a healthy life. They provide good amounts of
vitamins A, C, D and E (and several others) that rank highest on the importance scale.
When your body receives fewer vitamins than it needs you will experience several negative
effects, manifested in different forms. Too little C vitamin, for instance, will lower your
defense mechanism against viral infections; while a lack of the A vitamin can lead to inferior
eyesight. There are several factors that can cause a need for more vitamins. You may need
to help your body out with vitamin supplements if you are eating erratically or if your main
diet is formed from fast food items or processed foods. Making physical efforts for long
periods of time also puts more stress on your organism, which, in turn, will demand more
resources in order to restock your energy.
However, vitamin supplements should also be used carefully, as they can lead to a vitamin
overdose. Vitamins A and D, taken alone, may have serious side effects if they are not
accompanied by other multi vitamin supplements. Some people respond negatively to
higher doses of C and E vitamins. Calcium, an essential mineral for our bone system, needs
to be accompanied by D vitamin. Otherwise, the body only keeps a small amount of
Calcium and eliminates the rest. The D vitamin helps your body absorb Calcium better.
Other mineral – vitamin combinations are especially effective, such as the B6 vitamin and
Magnesium. Tandems such as the ones mentioned above work well together because each
component balances the other by helping the body to make the most of their presence.
Inadequate amounts of vitamins may lead to a weakened immune system that is very
permissive with viruses, highly increasing your chances of getting sick. Tiredness, apathy
and low energy levels may also appear when your vitamin balance has been altered.
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