Vitamins are organic compounds that contain all the essential nutrients that your body needs. You get these nutrients from the various kinds of food you eat, or through supplements.
Knowing which vitamin you are getting from a particular meal is salient, especially when trying to address a health issue. Below are the names and functions of some vitamins that work wonders, which you may know about.
- Vitamin D
Vitamin D is a vital nutrient that your body needs. It contributes towards helping the body to absorb the calcium necessary for healthy teeth and bones, as well as keeping your muscles healthy. Unlike other vitamins, the primary source of vitamin D isn’t from meals… it’s from the sun.
The UK Department of Health advises that we should take a vitamin d3 supplement to get the right levels of vitamin D. This is due to the fact that, during the winter months, the UK sun isn’t strong enough to provide our bodies with the necessary levels of vitamin D.
Aside from the sun and supplements, you can also get vitamin D from foods. Vitamin D2 can be gained though eating planted based foods, whereas vitamin D3 is gained through animal-based foods.
- Vitamin A
Vitamin A aids in attaining normal vision and health skin. You get some vitamin A when you eat apricots, carrots, cheese, spinach, sweet potatoes, broccoli, eggs, liver, etc.
- Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a very common vitamin known for its ability to help strengthen the body and find more energy. It also helps to boost the body’s immune system. Foods high in this vitamin include cabbage, guava, mango, citrus fruits, tomatoes and bell peppers. Vitamin C can also be found in supplements and cold remedies.
- Vitamin B
There are many types of Vitamin B, impacting many aspects of your health. Reports from the NHS state that it can contribute towards keeping your nervous system, skin and eyes healthy. Foods rich in vitamin B include beans, eggs, fish, leafy vegetables, milk, shellfish, meat, etc.
- Vitamin E
Vitamin E plays a role in boosting the immune system. Vitamin E contributes towards healthy skin and eyes, and also strengthens the body’s natural defence against illness and infection. Some high Vitamin E sources include; avocado, pumpkin, almonds, soybean oil, peanut butter, etc.
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