
Vitamins are organic food substances found only in living things, i.e. plants and animals. They are essential for our bodies to function properly, for growth, energy and for our general well-being. They must be supplied in our diet or in man-made dietary supplements
. Some people believe that vitamins can replace food, but that is incorrect.
Synthetic vitamin supplements can be of varying quality, so it is a good idea to get your supplements from a reliable source.
Vitamin A in carrots helps you see at night, helps cell reproduction.
Vitamins B in leafy green vegetables , fish, poultry, meat or dairy sources help your body make protein and energy.The big group of B vitamins — B1 (thiamin), B2 (riboflavin), niacin, B6 (pyridoxine), folic acid, B12 (cobalamine), biotin, and pantothenic acid.
Vitamin C in oranges helps your body heal if you get a cut.It plays a significant role as an antioxidant, thereby protecting body tissue from the damage of oxidation.
Vitamin D in milk helps your bones. is known as the "sunshine vitamin" .It is vital to the human body as it promotes absorption of calcium and magnesium.
Vitamin E ,like vitamin C ,plays a significant role as an antioxidant, thereby protecting body tissue from the damage of oxidation.
Vitamin K is fat soluble and plays a critical role in blood clotting. It regulates blood calcium levels and activates at least 3 proteins involved in bone health.
Reseachers found out that Vitamin B can lower work stress thus we lower the risk of health problems as cardiovascular disease, depression and anxiety.