some about vitamins

1. VitaminsVitamins
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2. What are Vitamins?What are Vitamins?
Vitamins are the chemical compounds necessary
for human body. They regulate chemical reactions
by which the body coverts food into energy and
living tissues. The regular diet is needed for the
operation of the varied organs. We also know about
the functioning of the vitamins for the specified
organ and the deficiency caused by the lack of that
normal particular vitamin.

3. Why do we needWhy do we need
Vitamins?Vitamins?
Vitamins are essential for life and a regular supply of
these is required in food since the organism cannot
synthesize them. Plants can synthesize all vitamins.
However, animals are able to synthesize only a few.
Hence, they need to be supplied in the diet. Vitamins
neither supply energy to the body nor they act as
structural units. However, they are vital for the life
processes because the absence or deficiency of a
vitamin can cause a specific disease.

4. History of VitaminsHistory of Vitamins
The term ‘vitamine’ is coined from the words vital
and amine, because vitamins are required for
life and were originally thought to be amines but
later on it was found to be that the vitamins are
not only made up of amines, it can also be
made from other compound thus ‘e’ was
dropped and the term is said to be ‘vitamins’.

5. Classifications ofClassifications of
VitaminsVitamins
VITAMINS HAVE TRADITIONALLY BEEN GROUPED
BASED ON THEIR SOLUBILITY IN WATER OR FAT,
THUS TWO OF ITS TYPE ARE AS FOLLOWS:-
A.Water Soluble Vitamins- Vitamin B complex and
C
B.Fat Soluble Vitamins- Vitamin A, D, E and K

6. Point toPoint to
Ponder…..Ponder…..
Water soluble vitamins must be supplied
regularly in diet as they cannot be stored in the
body cells and are readily soluble in water,
hence they are readily excreted out from the
body through urine.

7. Difference between Water SolubleDifference between Water Soluble
Vitamins And Fat SolubleVitamins And Fat Soluble
VitaminsVitamins
Water soluble vitamins Fat soluble vitamins
Solubility Water soluble Fat soluble
Absorption Simple Along with lipids
Storage *No storage Stored in liver
Excretion Excreted Not excreted
Excess intake Nontoxic Toxic
Deficiency Manifests rapidly Manifests slowly
Treatment Regular dietary supply Single large dose

8. You mustYou must
know….know….
Vitamin H (biotin) is neither
soluble in water nor in fat and is
therefore an exception.

9. Vitamin A
Vitamin A is essential for
the growth of the babies.
Deficiency of the Vitamin
A causes weak growth of
the bones/teeth/hairs and
skin. Night Blindness is
an early symptom caused
by deficiency of Vitamin
A.
The sources of Vitamin A
are eggs, milk, butter,
papaya, mango, liver fish,
liver oil, sweet potatoes,
green and yellow
vegetables etc.

10. Vitamin B1
Vitamin B1 is very
necessary for the
growth. It is helpful in
converting
Carbohydrates to
Energy.
Deficiency of the
Vitamin B1 causes
Beriberi – a disease of
the Nervous System.
Main Sources of Vitamin
B1 are: cereals, yeast,
nuts, peas, potatoes
and almost all the
vegetables.

11. Vitamin B2
Vitamin B2 is needed
for eyes and skin. It is
the major source for
the promotion of the
oxygen in converting
food into energy.
Deficiency of the
Vitamin B2 causes
cracks in the skin,
near mouth/ ear/ lips/
nose and the eyes
may also become very
sensitive to light.

12. Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 helps in the
normal functioning of the
normal functioning of the
Folic Acid. The Vitamin B12
and folic acid are
necessary for the
production of the DNA.
Deficiency of the Vitamin
B12 causes anemia and
damages the Nervous
System.
Main sources of Vitamin B12
are milk, eggs, liver and
other animal sources.

13. Vitamin C
Vitamin C is essential for
healthy blood vessels,
bones and teeth. It is also
helpful to form collagen
and protein that hold
tissues together.
Deficiency of Vitamin C
causes scurvy, sore gums
and bleeding under the
skin.
Main sources of Vitamin
C are citrus fruits,
strawberry, tomatoes and
cabbages.

14. Vitamin D
Vitamin D is essential
for body growth; and is
also called Sunshine
Vitamin.
Deficiency of the
Vitamin D
causes Rickets – a
disease of bone.
Main sources of
Vitamin D are milk,
eggs, fish, liver, oil and
sunshine

15. Vitamin E
Vitamin E is
essential to
maintain cell
membranes.
Main sources of
Vitamin E are
eggs, cereals,
meats, liver and
vegetables.

16. Vitamin K
Vitamin K is essential
for blood clotting.
Deficiency of Vitamin
K also affects in the
healing of the injuries.
Best source of Vitamin
K are green leafy
vegetables, like
cabbages, spinach
and cauliflower.

17. Healthy Baby
Healthy Hair
Healthy Eyes
Healthy Lips
Healthy Skin

18. Bleeding Gums
Sore Gums
Bleeding under Skin
Anemia
No Blood Clotting

19. Should we take vitaminsShould we take vitamins
supplement?supplement?
There are various kinds of vitamin supplements available on the
market. Should we take these “tonics” to maintain good
health?
We should maintain a balanced diet and should not be food
picky. Food Pyramid provides general guideline for healthy
eating and you will absorb sufficient and appropriate vitamins
from your daily intake. There is no need to take extra
nutritional supplements to stay healthy.
If you need to have diet control because of any disease, you
should consult a doctor or dietitian. Never take any vitamin
pill or supplement on your own.

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