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Importance of Vitamins in your Life
from: Olivia HardingVitamins
Natural vitamins are those organic food substances which are
found only in plants and animals, i.e., living things. The body
is not able to synthesize or manufacture vitamins (although
there are a few exceptions to this). Because of this, they must
be supplied either directly in the diet, or by way of dietary
supplements. Vitamins are vital if our body is to function
normally. They are absolutely necessary for our growth,
general-well being and vitality. Vitamins cannot be assimilated
without ingesting food. This is why it is suggested that
vitamins must be taken with a meal. They help to regulate the
body's metabolism, assist in forming the bone and tissue, and
help convert fat and carbohydrates. However, one must remember
that vitamins cannot replace food.
We shall now look at the importance of each of the vitamins by
turn.
Vitamin
A * Repair & growth of body tissues * Protects mucous
membrane of mouth, throat, lungs and nose * Helps maintain
smooth, disease-free skin * Counteracts night blindness. *
Reduces risk of lung and certain types of oral cancers
Vitamin B1 * Aids in digestion of carbohydrates * Essential to
the normal working of the nervous system, heart and muscles *
Stabilizes appetite * Promotes growth * Generates energy
Vitamin B2 * Aids in formation of red blood cells and antibodies
* Essential for carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism *
Promotes general health * Necessary for the maintenance of good
skin, nails, hair and good vision * Maintains cells respiration
Vitamin B6 * Building blocks of protein * Necessary for
synthesis and breakdown of amino acids * Promotes healthy skin *
Aids in production of antibodies * Reduces muscle spasms and leg
cramps * Helps maintain a proper balance of phosphorous and
sodium
Vitamin
B12 * Prevents anaemia by helping in formation and
regeneration of red blood cells * Necessary for fat,
carbohydrate and protein metabolism * Increases energy *
Promotes growth in children * Maintains healthy nervous system
Niacinamide * Helps metabolize sugar, fat and protein * Reduces
high blood pressure * Improves circulation * Reduces cholesterol
level * Increases energy * Helps maintain healthy digestive
system
Panthothenic Acid * Aids in the utilization of vitamins * Helps
in cell building * Aids in development of the central nervous
system * Fights infections * Participates in release of energy
from carbohydrates
Biotin * Promotes healthy * Aids in the utilization of folic
acid, protein, Vitamin B12 and Panthothenic Acid
Folic Acid * Essential for the formation of red blood cells *
Aids in the metabolism of amino acids * Necessary for the
synthesis of DNA and RNA
Inositol * Aids in breakdown of fats * Helps prevent thinning
hair * Helps to reduce blood cholesterol levels * Necessary for
the formation of lecithin
Choline * Prevents fat from accumulating in the liver * Helps
improve memory * Important in controlling cholesterol and fat
build up * Facilitates movement of fats in cells * Important in
nerve transmission
Para Amino Benzoic Acid * Aids in formation of red blood cells *
Contains sunscreen properties * Returns hair to its natural
colour * Aids in the assimilation of Panthothenic Acid *
Produces folic acid, this aiding healthy bacteria
Vitamin
C * Helps heal wounds, scar tissue and fractures * Essential
for healthy bones, teeth and gums * Builds resistance to
infection * Prevents scurvy * Gives strength to blood vessels *
Aids in absorption of iron * Is essential for the synthesis of
collagen
Vitamin
D * Required for bone and teeth formation * Improves
absorption and utilization of Phosphorous and Calcium *
Maintains stable nervous system
Vitamin
E * Retards cellular aging because of oxygen * Alleviates
fatigue by supplying oxygen * Prevents and dissolves blood clots
* Helps in preventing sterility * Aids in bringing nourishment
to cells
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