What are the Vitamins?What are the functions and importance of Vitamins,what are the signs and symptoms of Vitamin deficiency?

What do you mean by Vitamin?

 A vitamin is an organic molecule that is an essential micronutrient which an organism needs in small quantities for the proper functioning of its metabolism. Essential nutrients cannot be synthesized in the organism, either at all or not in sufficient quantities, and therefore must be obtained through the diet.

Vitamins are substances that are found in foods we eat. Your body needs them to work properly, so you grow and stay healthy. When it comes to vitamins, each one has a special role to play

 

 Functions and Deficiency of Vitamins -

 Vitamin A - to maintain good eye health.  Babies who are deficient in vitamin A should  include the following in their diet.

 Sources of vitamin A

 Pumpkin, carrot, ripe mango, greens like spinach, fenugreek, herb, milk, maize, twisted cereals etc.  Things to consume.

 Vitamin A deficiency

 Vitamin A deficiency causes night blindness.

Vitamin B - 

*Keeping the skin inside the tongue and mouth moist and soft.

 * To make the necessary components in the blood.

They help the body convert food into energy (metabolism), create new blood cells, and maintain healthy skin cells, brain cells, and other body tissues. 

There are many different types of vitamin B.

thiamin (vitamin B1)

riboflavin (vitamin B2)

niacin (vitamin B3)

pantothenic acid.

vitamin B6.

biotin (vitamin B7)

folate and folic acid.

vitamin B12.

Vitamin B-12 is important for brain function the synthesis of red blood cells. Deficiency of vitamin B-12 can lead to neurological difficulties and anemia.

 Sources of vitamin B

 Green vegetables are rich in Vitamin B.  So it should be included in the daily meal.

 Green vegetables-

 Potatoes, apples, chickpeas etc.  Vitamin B is high in fruit peels as well as pulses and rice husks.  It is abundant in any vegetable and food.

 Rice, pulses should not be washed or drained.  Pulses including sali should be used.

Vitamin B Deficiency -

 Blisters in the mouth.

 Blood thinning.

 Cuts in corners of the lips, nose, nose

 Leg pain and foot burning

 

Vitamin C- Helps to heal any wound as quickly as possible.

 * Absorbs most of the iron in the meal.

 * Increases the efficiency of blood vessels.

 

 Sources of Vitamin C

 Incorporate the following into your daily diet

 Sour fruits, lemons, amla, oranges, sweet oranges, guavas, tamarinds, moldy grains are rich in Vitamin C.

 Soaked foods e.g. Dhokla, Idli etc. are rich in Vitamin C.

 Vitamin C Deficiency -

 Swelling of the gums

 Bleeding from the gums

 Rheumatoid arthritis (at an early age)

 Hair loss.

 Vitamin D and Calcium-

 Strengthening the bones-

 Strengthening by developing bones and teeth

 Blood clots early after injury

 

 Sources of Vitamin D

 Sunlight provides high levels of Vitamin D. Putting small children in the early morning sun. Vitamin D can be found in oily foods. E.g. Peanut oil, linseed oil, vinegar

Deficiency of Vitamin D and Calcium

 Loosening or bending the arms and legs of  young children

 Contraception of the pregnant mother

 Swelling in the joints of the hands and feet.

 Vitamin E

 Vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient found in many foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are compounds formed when our bodies convert the food we eat into energy.

Sources

Vitamin E is found in the following foods:

Vegetable oils (such as wheat germ, sunflower, safflower, corn, and soybean oils)

Nuts (such as almonds, peanuts, and hazelnuts/filberts)

Seeds (such as sunflower seeds)

Green leafy vegetables (such as spinach and broccoli)

symptoms of vitamin E deficiency : difficulty with walking or coordination. muscle pain or weakness. visual disturbances.

Vitamin K 

Vitamin K is an essential vitamin that supports blood clotting and healthy bones. It occurs in two forms, K-1 and K-2. Vitamin K-1 is the primary form, and it mainly comes from leafy green vegetables. Vitamin K-2 occurs in animal proteins and fermented foods.

Sources

Vitamin K is found in the following foods: Green leafy vegetables, such as kale, spinach, turnip greens, collards, Swiss chard, mustard greens, parsley, romaine, and green leaf lettuce. Vegetables such as Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage. Fish, liver, meat, eggs, and cereals

 Vitamin K deficiency can contribute to significant bleeding, poor bone development, osteoporosis, and increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

Summary

Vitamin A: Essential for skin, eye and immune health.

 Vitamin C: Essential for your immune system and collagen production.

 B vitamins: Energy is important in metabolism and red blood cell formation and for nervous system.

 Vitamin D and Vitamin K: Important for bone health.

 Vitamin E : Antioxidants that help protect your cells from damage.

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