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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Utility and sources of vitamins


Vitamin A (Retinol)



Vitamin A helps in proper functioning of vision, genital organs - reproduction, skin and has been cancer. 
Vitamin A Sources: Milk, yogurt, cheese, spinach, carrots, eggs, liver, green vegetables.

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)



Vitamin B1 helps in proper functioning of the nervous and cardiovascular system, skin, the correct metabolism of carbohydrates. 
Sources of Vitamin B1: Lean pork, liver, soybeans, nuts, milk, eggs, cereals, wholemeal bread, husked rice, vegetables.

Vitamin B2 (Pivoflavini)



Vitamin B2 helps in proper functioning of the nervous system and gut, skin, rapid healing of wounds in the eye. 
Vitamin B2 Sources: Liver, eggs, milk, cheese, mushrooms, flour, beans, chicken, green vegetables.


Vitamin B3 (pantothenic acid)



Vitamin B3 helps in proper functioning of the nervous system and endocrine glands. It also helps maintain normal blood glucose levels and proper metabolism of carbohydrates. 
Vitamin B3 Sources: Liver, wheat flour, husked rice, nuts, mushrooms, soy, salmon, eggs, pulses.


Vitamin B6 (Pyrodoxini)



Vitamin B6 helps the formation of hemoglobin, the proper functioning of the nervous system, the correct metabolism of fats and proteins, the synthesis of antibodies. 
Vitamin B6 Sources: Rice, wheat, beef, eggs, beans, avocado, banana, corn, fish, nuts, chicken, soy, milk, vegetables.



Vitamin B12 (Kovamalines)



Vitamin B12 helps in the formation of red blood cells, maintaining the integrity of the nervous tissue, metabolize carbohydrates, fats and proteins. 
Vitamin B12 Sources: Liver, red meat, fish, eggs, cheese, milk, yogurt, poultry, legumes, vegetables.
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)


Vitamin C helps in proper absorption of iron in the prophylaxis of infections, fever, cold, detoxify the body to strengthen teeth and bones and has anticancer activity. 
Vitamin B12 Sources: Orange, grapefruit, lemon, pepper, celery, parsley, green leafy vegetables, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, spinach, tomato, banana, berries, cherries and fruit in general.


Folic Acid

Folic acid helps form red blood cells in the nervous and reproductive disorders in the treatment of leukemia and cancer. 
Sources of folic acid: Liver, kidneys, avocados, beans, celery, eggs, fish, green leafy vegetables, spinach, walnuts, orange, soy, legumes.


Choline


Choline helps protect the liver from fatty degeneration, nerve impulses in the transition, facilitate metabolism. 
Choline Sources: Eggs, liver, soybeans, potatoes, cabbage, wheat, cereals, husked rice


Biotin



Biotin helps metabolize fats and carbohydrates. 
Biotin Sources: Eggs, liver, beef, cereals.

Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)



Vitamin D helps in the formation of bones and teeth and the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus. 
Sources of Vitamin D: Eggs, milk, cheese, yogurt, butter, liver.




Vitamin E (Tocopherol)



Vitamin E has antioxidant properties, helps produce red blood cells and has antitumor activity. 
Sources of vitamin E: Olive oil, bread, cereal, eggs, red meat, liver.

Vitamin K (quinone)



Vitamin K helps blood to clot. 
Sources of vitamin K: Cereals, fruits, spinach, green leafy vegetable.


Niacin



Niacin helps metabolize the food in maintaining a healthy nervous system and skin health. 
Sources of niacin: Liver, kidney, lean meats, chicken, fish, rabbit, nuts, milk, cheese, eggs.


Pantothenic acid



Pantothenic acid helps in the synthesis of hormones and the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates and proteins 
Sources of pantothenic acid: Beef, liver, legumes, eggs, cereals.