This is
another vitamin article that I have written, but the only difference is that
this one goes into more
detail about specific vitamins. My previous articles do not do that. Those
articles were more of
a short introduction into vitamins their role and their best food source. I'll
start with 2 water
Soluble Vitamins and 1 fat soluble vitamins.
Water
Soluble Vitamins: These are water-soluble vitamins that are not stored in the
body and must be replaced each day. These
vitamins are Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, Folic
Aid, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin and vitamin C.
Lets
start with the b vitamins: Vitamin B1 is needed to process carbs, fats, and
proteins. Vitamin b1 is required by everybody to form the fuel the body runs
on. Every nerve cell requires vitamin b1 to function properly. Wheat
germ, peas, beans, enriched flour, fish, peanuts, and meat are all excellent
sources of vitamin b1. People
with advancing age, a poor diet and too much alcohol consumption may result in
vitamin b1 deficiency. The
suggested RDA for vitamin b1 is unclear but The amount found in most
multivitamin supplements is more than enough. Vitamin
b1 works hand in hand with vitamin b2 and vitamin b3.
Vitamin
b2: Helps release energy from foods. Essential for healthy eyes, skin, nailsand hair. Their sources are: Whole grains, brewer's yeast, torula yeast, wheat
germ, almonds, sunflower seeds,cooked leafy vegetables. The suggested RDA for
vitamin b2 is unclear but The amount found in most multivitamin supplements is
more than enough. Please
note, be aware that vitamin b3 or Niacin, as its commonly known as, may cause a
reaction in some people. Itching and or burning are two of the symptoms. The
author of this article found that out the hard way.
Fat-soluble
vitamins: Theses vitamins are A, D, E and K. These vitamins are dissolved in
fat and stored, therefore they
are not needed every day in the diet. Over consumption of fat soluble vitamins
may pose a risk of toxicity.
Vitamin
A: Vitamin a is a fat soluble vitamin and as mentioned before, should not be
consumed in excess. For the
maintenance of skin, mucous membranes, bones, teeth, and hair; eye sight. Their
sources are: green vegetables, melon,
squash, tomatoes. Well
that's it for this article. Look for more of my vitamin articles coming soon.
The
information presented in this article is for informational purposes only and is
not meant to diagnose, treat or cure any disease or condition. This article is
not a substitute for a health care professional. Please consult a medical
professional before beginning any vitamin program.
