Vitamins can be consumed in a variety of ways. Most common vitamins are acquired through the foods we eat! Here we are presenting Health Benefits of Vitamins and it's source.
Vitamins are organic compounds that are required by the body in small amounts to perform cellular functions like growth and reproduction. They are categorized as either water soluble or fat soluble. Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin that is essential for vision, growth, reproduction, and maintenance of epithelial tissues. It exists in preformed and provitamin A forms found in both animal and plant products. Vitamin A plays important roles in visual cycle, growth, differentiation of cells, reproduction, acne/psoriasis, and prevention of chronic diseases. Deficiency can cause night blindness while toxicity from excess intake can harm a developing fetus.
Dr. P. Ravisankar M. Pharm., Ph.D.
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Definition
Introduction
Classification
Structures,Functions,Deficiency,Diseases,Toxicity and uses.
Vitamins are chemical compounds that regulate human body functions and metabolism. They are necessary for converting food into energy and tissues. There are several types of vitamins including A, B1, B2, B12, C, D, E, and K. Each vitamin plays an important role and deficiency can cause specific health issues. For example, vitamin A deficiency can cause night blindness, while vitamin C deficiency results in scurvy. The document provides information on each vitamin's function, deficiency symptoms, and major food sources.
This document discusses fat soluble vitamins, including vitamins A, D, E, and K. It provides details on the sources and functions of each vitamin. Vitamin A supports vision and skin health, vitamin D aids in calcium absorption and prevents rickets, vitamin E acts as an antioxidant and supports reproduction, and vitamin K is essential for blood clotting. The document emphasizes that fat soluble vitamins are absorbed with fat and can accumulate in the body if consumed in excess. Deficiencies of each vitamin are also outlined.
Vitamins and minerals are essential micronutrients that serve important functions in the body. Vitamins are organic compounds needed in small amounts that can be divided into water and fat soluble categories. Minerals are inorganic elements that are classified as major or trace minerals needed for processes like bone and tissue formation. The document provides details on the functions, sources, and deficiency effects of important vitamins like A, D, C and B vitamins and minerals like calcium, iron, and iodine. Fortification of foods can help address micronutrient deficiencies in populations.
The minerals form only a small portion of the total body weight. They form only 7% of the composition of human body.
Many of these minerals are widely distributed in foods so that a well-balanced diet will supply them in sufficient quantities.
The mineral elements present in the animal body may be classified into 2 groups:
1.Principal elements(macro nutrients)
2.Trace elements(micro nutrients)
Vitamins are organic compounds that are needed in small quantities to sustain life. They are classified as either fat-soluble (A, D, E, K) or water-soluble (C, B vitamins). Vitamins act as coenzymes and are involved in many important biochemical reactions. Deficiencies can result in diseases like scurvy, beriberi, or rickets. The document provides details on the structure, functions, dietary sources and deficiencies of several key vitamins.
This document provides information on fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, K, and discusses their sources, functions, and deficiency symptoms. It notes that vitamins A, D, E, K are fat soluble and essential for processes like vision, bone growth, blood clotting, and antioxidant activity. The document also mentions newly discovered vitamins Q and U and their proposed functions in blood clotting and gastrointestinal health.
Vitamins are organic compounds that are required by the body in small amounts to perform cellular functions like growth and reproduction. They are categorized as either water soluble or fat soluble. Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin that is essential for vision, growth, reproduction, and maintenance of epithelial tissues. It exists in preformed and provitamin A forms found in both animal and plant products. Vitamin A plays important roles in visual cycle, growth, differentiation of cells, reproduction, acne/psoriasis, and prevention of chronic diseases. Deficiency can cause night blindness while toxicity from excess intake can harm a developing fetus.
Dr. P. Ravisankar M. Pharm., Ph.D.
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Definition
Introduction
Classification
Structures,Functions,Deficiency,Diseases,Toxicity and uses.
Vitamins are chemical compounds that regulate human body functions and metabolism. They are necessary for converting food into energy and tissues. There are several types of vitamins including A, B1, B2, B12, C, D, E, and K. Each vitamin plays an important role and deficiency can cause specific health issues. For example, vitamin A deficiency can cause night blindness, while vitamin C deficiency results in scurvy. The document provides information on each vitamin's function, deficiency symptoms, and major food sources.
This document discusses fat soluble vitamins, including vitamins A, D, E, and K. It provides details on the sources and functions of each vitamin. Vitamin A supports vision and skin health, vitamin D aids in calcium absorption and prevents rickets, vitamin E acts as an antioxidant and supports reproduction, and vitamin K is essential for blood clotting. The document emphasizes that fat soluble vitamins are absorbed with fat and can accumulate in the body if consumed in excess. Deficiencies of each vitamin are also outlined.
Vitamins and minerals are essential micronutrients that serve important functions in the body. Vitamins are organic compounds needed in small amounts that can be divided into water and fat soluble categories. Minerals are inorganic elements that are classified as major or trace minerals needed for processes like bone and tissue formation. The document provides details on the functions, sources, and deficiency effects of important vitamins like A, D, C and B vitamins and minerals like calcium, iron, and iodine. Fortification of foods can help address micronutrient deficiencies in populations.
The minerals form only a small portion of the total body weight. They form only 7% of the composition of human body.
Many of these minerals are widely distributed in foods so that a well-balanced diet will supply them in sufficient quantities.
The mineral elements present in the animal body may be classified into 2 groups:
1.Principal elements(macro nutrients)
2.Trace elements(micro nutrients)
Vitamins are organic compounds that are needed in small quantities to sustain life. They are classified as either fat-soluble (A, D, E, K) or water-soluble (C, B vitamins). Vitamins act as coenzymes and are involved in many important biochemical reactions. Deficiencies can result in diseases like scurvy, beriberi, or rickets. The document provides details on the structure, functions, dietary sources and deficiencies of several key vitamins.
This document provides information on fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, K, and discusses their sources, functions, and deficiency symptoms. It notes that vitamins A, D, E, K are fat soluble and essential for processes like vision, bone growth, blood clotting, and antioxidant activity. The document also mentions newly discovered vitamins Q and U and their proposed functions in blood clotting and gastrointestinal health.
Vitamin A consists of retinol from animal sources and beta-carotene from plant sources. It plays several important roles including vision, gene expression, skin and mucosal health, antioxidant activity, growth, and reproduction. Deficiency can cause night blindness and other vision problems as well as skin and intestinal issues. Vitamin A is absorbed in the small intestine and stored primarily in the liver.
The document discusses fat-soluble vitamins, including vitamins A, D, E, and K. It provides details on the absorption process of fat-soluble vitamins in the small intestine, requiring bile and entering the bloodstream through lymph vessels. Excesses of these vitamins are stored in the liver and fat tissues. Each vitamin's functions, sources, and deficiency signs are outlined, with vitamin A playing roles in vision, growth, and immunity, and vitamin D aiding calcium absorption. Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant while vitamin K is important for blood clotting.
This document discusses the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. It provides details on their sources, absorption, functions, deficiencies, and toxicity. The key points are:
1) Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in tissues and excess intake can be harmful unlike water-soluble vitamins.
2) Vitamin A supports vision, immune function, and cell growth. Too much can cause birth defects and liver damage.
3) Vitamin D aids calcium absorption and bone formation. The body produces it from sunlight but it is also found in foods. Deficiency causes rickets and osteomalacia.
4) Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects cells. Def
The document discusses vitamins, which are essential nutrients that have multiple roles in the body. Vitamins work together to carry out body functions, and individual vitamins are multifunctional. Vitamins are most effective when all are present in appropriate proportions. The document outlines the importance of vitamins for growth, immunity, bone strength, wound healing and eyesight. While vitamin supplements can help, synthetic vitamins are not as effective as natural vitamins from food. Food provides vitamins in amounts tailored for the body's needs. The document also discusses fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins and good food sources for each.
This document discusses enzymes, including their nature as bio-catalysts that speed up chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy. It describes the classification of enzymes into six categories based on their functions, as well as their mode of action via lock-and-key and induced fit models. The document also outlines several factors that affect enzyme activity, such as substrate concentration, temperature, pH, and inhibitors/activators. Finally, it lists some common uses of enzymes in applications like food production, detergents, medicine, and more.
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is important for vision and immune function. It can be obtained from animal foods as retinol or from plant foods as provitamin A carotenoids like beta-carotene. Good sources include liver, sweet potatoes, carrots, spinach and pumpkin. A lack of vitamin A can cause eye disease and blindness, while too much preformed vitamin A from supplements can be toxic, especially for pregnant women.
This document discusses vitamins, specifically vitamin E. It provides information on the chemistry, absorption, transport, biochemical functions, dietary sources, deficiency symptoms, and recommended daily intake of vitamin E. Key points include: vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin that protects cell membranes from free radical damage; it is absorbed in the small intestine with bile acids and incorporated into lipoproteins to be transported through the bloodstream; deficiency can cause muscular dystrophy and hemolytic anemia; good dietary sources include various oils, nuts, and green vegetables.
This document discusses human nutrition as it relates to iodine, fluoride, and magnesium. It provides information on the functions, sources, recommended daily amounts, and effects of deficiencies and toxicities for each mineral. Iodine is needed to make thyroid hormones which regulate metabolism. Sources include seafood, bread, and iodized salt. A deficiency can cause goiter or cretinism. Fluoride strengthens teeth and bones. It is found in drinking water and too much can cause dental or skeletal fluorosis. Magnesium is involved in many enzyme systems and is found in vegetables, grains, and dairy. Deficiencies or toxicities of any of these minerals can impact health.
WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY VITAMIS?, WHO COINED THE TERM? WHO CLASSIFIED VITAMINS? DIFFERNT ALTERNATE TERMS OF VITAMINS. FUNCTION OF VITAMINS, SOURCE OF VITAMINS, DEFICIENCY OF VITAMINS
Chemistry of Vitamin E, Biochemical role of Vitamin E, Recommended dietary Allowances, Dietary sources of Vitamin E, Deficiency symptoms of vitamin E, Hypervitaminosis of vitamin E, Toxicity of Vitamin E,
The document provides information about various vitamins, including their sources, daily requirements, and functions. It discusses both water-soluble vitamins (B vitamins and vitamin C) and fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K). For each vitamin, there is a section on dietary sources, daily intake recommendations, and the key roles the vitamin plays in the body.
Vitamins are organic compounds that are required in small amounts for normal physiological functions. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is important for calcium absorption and bone health. It can be obtained through exposure to sunlight, certain foods like fatty fish, and fortified foods. A lack of vitamin D can lead to rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults, which are bone diseases characterized by softening and weakening of the bones.
Fats are triglycerides composed of fatty acid chains and glycerol. There are three main types: saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated. Alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid are essential fatty acids that must be obtained through diet. Fats provide energy and have various health benefits, but excess saturated fat intake increases risk of heart disease and other issues. Balancing intake of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids is important for health. Olestra is a fat substitute that provides no calories but can cause digestive issues.
Describes about the importance of vitamins in our daily activities , classification of vitamins,various sources of vitamins and also about the problems which occurs due to the deficiency of vitamins.
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that exists as tocopherols, with alpha-tocopherol being the most potent form used by the human body. It acts as an antioxidant to protect cells from free radical damage and is involved in immune function, heart health, muscle tone, and preventing oxidative damage to other vitamins. Good food sources include various plant-based oils, nuts, seeds, and vegetables. The recommended daily intake for adults is 15 mg, though toxicity is rare even at high supplement levels above 400-1000 IU daily.
Fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K are stored in the body and play important roles in metabolism. Vitamin A supports vision, growth, and immunity. Vitamin D regulates calcium absorption and bone development. Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant and protects cell membranes. Vitamin K is required for blood clotting through synthesis of coagulation factors. These vitamins have synergistic and antagonistic relationships with each other and other nutrients like minerals in carrying out their metabolic functions. Deficiencies can cause various health issues depending on the vitamin. Requirements vary between species, life stages, and physiological state.
This document provides information about vitamin C, including its food sources, functions, recommended dietary allowances, deficiency, research, and references. It summarizes that vitamin C is an essential water-soluble vitamin obtained through foods like fruits and vegetables as humans cannot synthesize it themselves. The document outlines vitamin C's roles in collagen synthesis, immune function, and as an antioxidant for protecting against free radical damage. It also details signs of deficiency like scurvy and groups at higher risk like smokers.
Vitamin E was discovered in 1922 and is a fat-soluble vitamin that exists as tocopherols and tocotrienols. Alpha-tocopherol is the most active form that acts as an antioxidant to protect tissues from free radical damage. Vitamin E is obtained through foods like vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, and green leafy vegetables. It helps maintain immune function, supports red blood cell formation, and protects PUFAs and vitamins A and C from oxidation. Deficiency can cause neurological issues, skin and hair problems, and increased risk of certain diseases. Toxicity is rare but can potentially increase bleeding risk with high doses.
Vitamin E, also known as tocopherol, is a lipid-soluble antioxidant that maintains the fluidity of cell membranes. It has eight naturally occurring forms, with alpha-tocopherol being the most biologically active form in humans. Vitamin E is absorbed along with dietary fats and transported to the liver and then throughout the body. It acts as a chain-breaking antioxidant, protecting cells from free radical damage. Good dietary sources include vegetable oils, broccoli, and fish. While deficiency is rare, it can cause hemolytic anemia and neurological issues. Vitamin E supplements are sometimes used to treat conditions like restless leg syndrome and stress.
This document summarizes the differences between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) are absorbed with fats and can be stored in the body, while water-soluble vitamins (B and C vitamins) dissolve in water, cannot be stored, and must be regularly replenished. Both vitamin types play important roles in processes like vision, bone growth, cell production, and energy metabolism.
Vitamin A consists of retinol from animal sources and beta-carotene from plant sources. It plays several important roles including vision, gene expression, skin and mucosal health, antioxidant activity, growth, and reproduction. Deficiency can cause night blindness and other vision problems as well as skin and intestinal issues. Vitamin A is absorbed in the small intestine and stored primarily in the liver.
The document discusses fat-soluble vitamins, including vitamins A, D, E, and K. It provides details on the absorption process of fat-soluble vitamins in the small intestine, requiring bile and entering the bloodstream through lymph vessels. Excesses of these vitamins are stored in the liver and fat tissues. Each vitamin's functions, sources, and deficiency signs are outlined, with vitamin A playing roles in vision, growth, and immunity, and vitamin D aiding calcium absorption. Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant while vitamin K is important for blood clotting.
This document discusses the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. It provides details on their sources, absorption, functions, deficiencies, and toxicity. The key points are:
1) Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in tissues and excess intake can be harmful unlike water-soluble vitamins.
2) Vitamin A supports vision, immune function, and cell growth. Too much can cause birth defects and liver damage.
3) Vitamin D aids calcium absorption and bone formation. The body produces it from sunlight but it is also found in foods. Deficiency causes rickets and osteomalacia.
4) Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects cells. Def
The document discusses vitamins, which are essential nutrients that have multiple roles in the body. Vitamins work together to carry out body functions, and individual vitamins are multifunctional. Vitamins are most effective when all are present in appropriate proportions. The document outlines the importance of vitamins for growth, immunity, bone strength, wound healing and eyesight. While vitamin supplements can help, synthetic vitamins are not as effective as natural vitamins from food. Food provides vitamins in amounts tailored for the body's needs. The document also discusses fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins and good food sources for each.
This document discusses enzymes, including their nature as bio-catalysts that speed up chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy. It describes the classification of enzymes into six categories based on their functions, as well as their mode of action via lock-and-key and induced fit models. The document also outlines several factors that affect enzyme activity, such as substrate concentration, temperature, pH, and inhibitors/activators. Finally, it lists some common uses of enzymes in applications like food production, detergents, medicine, and more.
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is important for vision and immune function. It can be obtained from animal foods as retinol or from plant foods as provitamin A carotenoids like beta-carotene. Good sources include liver, sweet potatoes, carrots, spinach and pumpkin. A lack of vitamin A can cause eye disease and blindness, while too much preformed vitamin A from supplements can be toxic, especially for pregnant women.
This document discusses vitamins, specifically vitamin E. It provides information on the chemistry, absorption, transport, biochemical functions, dietary sources, deficiency symptoms, and recommended daily intake of vitamin E. Key points include: vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin that protects cell membranes from free radical damage; it is absorbed in the small intestine with bile acids and incorporated into lipoproteins to be transported through the bloodstream; deficiency can cause muscular dystrophy and hemolytic anemia; good dietary sources include various oils, nuts, and green vegetables.
This document discusses human nutrition as it relates to iodine, fluoride, and magnesium. It provides information on the functions, sources, recommended daily amounts, and effects of deficiencies and toxicities for each mineral. Iodine is needed to make thyroid hormones which regulate metabolism. Sources include seafood, bread, and iodized salt. A deficiency can cause goiter or cretinism. Fluoride strengthens teeth and bones. It is found in drinking water and too much can cause dental or skeletal fluorosis. Magnesium is involved in many enzyme systems and is found in vegetables, grains, and dairy. Deficiencies or toxicities of any of these minerals can impact health.
WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY VITAMIS?, WHO COINED THE TERM? WHO CLASSIFIED VITAMINS? DIFFERNT ALTERNATE TERMS OF VITAMINS. FUNCTION OF VITAMINS, SOURCE OF VITAMINS, DEFICIENCY OF VITAMINS
Chemistry of Vitamin E, Biochemical role of Vitamin E, Recommended dietary Allowances, Dietary sources of Vitamin E, Deficiency symptoms of vitamin E, Hypervitaminosis of vitamin E, Toxicity of Vitamin E,
The document provides information about various vitamins, including their sources, daily requirements, and functions. It discusses both water-soluble vitamins (B vitamins and vitamin C) and fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K). For each vitamin, there is a section on dietary sources, daily intake recommendations, and the key roles the vitamin plays in the body.
Vitamins are organic compounds that are required in small amounts for normal physiological functions. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is important for calcium absorption and bone health. It can be obtained through exposure to sunlight, certain foods like fatty fish, and fortified foods. A lack of vitamin D can lead to rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults, which are bone diseases characterized by softening and weakening of the bones.
Fats are triglycerides composed of fatty acid chains and glycerol. There are three main types: saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated. Alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid are essential fatty acids that must be obtained through diet. Fats provide energy and have various health benefits, but excess saturated fat intake increases risk of heart disease and other issues. Balancing intake of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids is important for health. Olestra is a fat substitute that provides no calories but can cause digestive issues.
Describes about the importance of vitamins in our daily activities , classification of vitamins,various sources of vitamins and also about the problems which occurs due to the deficiency of vitamins.
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that exists as tocopherols, with alpha-tocopherol being the most potent form used by the human body. It acts as an antioxidant to protect cells from free radical damage and is involved in immune function, heart health, muscle tone, and preventing oxidative damage to other vitamins. Good food sources include various plant-based oils, nuts, seeds, and vegetables. The recommended daily intake for adults is 15 mg, though toxicity is rare even at high supplement levels above 400-1000 IU daily.
Fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K are stored in the body and play important roles in metabolism. Vitamin A supports vision, growth, and immunity. Vitamin D regulates calcium absorption and bone development. Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant and protects cell membranes. Vitamin K is required for blood clotting through synthesis of coagulation factors. These vitamins have synergistic and antagonistic relationships with each other and other nutrients like minerals in carrying out their metabolic functions. Deficiencies can cause various health issues depending on the vitamin. Requirements vary between species, life stages, and physiological state.
This document provides information about vitamin C, including its food sources, functions, recommended dietary allowances, deficiency, research, and references. It summarizes that vitamin C is an essential water-soluble vitamin obtained through foods like fruits and vegetables as humans cannot synthesize it themselves. The document outlines vitamin C's roles in collagen synthesis, immune function, and as an antioxidant for protecting against free radical damage. It also details signs of deficiency like scurvy and groups at higher risk like smokers.
Vitamin E was discovered in 1922 and is a fat-soluble vitamin that exists as tocopherols and tocotrienols. Alpha-tocopherol is the most active form that acts as an antioxidant to protect tissues from free radical damage. Vitamin E is obtained through foods like vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, and green leafy vegetables. It helps maintain immune function, supports red blood cell formation, and protects PUFAs and vitamins A and C from oxidation. Deficiency can cause neurological issues, skin and hair problems, and increased risk of certain diseases. Toxicity is rare but can potentially increase bleeding risk with high doses.
Vitamin E, also known as tocopherol, is a lipid-soluble antioxidant that maintains the fluidity of cell membranes. It has eight naturally occurring forms, with alpha-tocopherol being the most biologically active form in humans. Vitamin E is absorbed along with dietary fats and transported to the liver and then throughout the body. It acts as a chain-breaking antioxidant, protecting cells from free radical damage. Good dietary sources include vegetable oils, broccoli, and fish. While deficiency is rare, it can cause hemolytic anemia and neurological issues. Vitamin E supplements are sometimes used to treat conditions like restless leg syndrome and stress.
This document summarizes the differences between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) are absorbed with fats and can be stored in the body, while water-soluble vitamins (B and C vitamins) dissolve in water, cannot be stored, and must be regularly replenished. Both vitamin types play important roles in processes like vision, bone growth, cell production, and energy metabolism.
This document summarizes the differences between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) are absorbed with fats and can be stored in the body, while water-soluble vitamins (B complex, C) dissolve in water and cannot be stored, so must be regularly replenished. Both types play important roles in processes like vision, bone health, cell growth, and energy production.
Vitamins are organic substances that are essential for life and normal functioning of the body. There are 13 vitamins classified as either water-soluble or fat-soluble. Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water and cannot be stored in the body for long, while fat-soluble vitamins are stored in body tissues. Vitamins perform important roles like energizing metabolism, regulating cell growth, and enabling vision in low light. Common sources of vitamins include foods like fruits, vegetables, meat, and dairy. Deficiencies can lead to conditions like scurvy or rickets.
Vitamins are organic compounds that organisms require in limited amounts but cannot synthesize themselves. They are classified based on their biological activity rather than their structure. Vitamins function as antioxidants, hormones, and enzyme cofactors important for many processes like metabolism, growth, vision, and immune function. There are two types - water soluble vitamins like the B vitamins and vitamin C, and fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Each vitamin plays a unique but vital role in human health and deficiency can lead to different diseases.
This document provides information on vitamins and supplements. It discusses that vitamins are essential for normal cell function, growth, and development, with 13 essential vitamins identified. It also explains that there are two categories of vitamins - fat-soluble vitamins stored in body fat and water-soluble vitamins that must be used right away. Specific vitamins like A, C, D, E, K, and B are described in terms of their functions and food sources. The document also outlines benefits of vitamins, different types of supplements, factors to consider when choosing supplements, and an essential diet for good health.
Vitamins are organic compounds that organisms require in limited amounts but cannot synthesize themselves. They are classified based on their biological activity rather than their structure. Vitamins serve diverse biochemical functions as regulators, antioxidants, and precursors to enzyme cofactors involved in metabolism. There are two types of vitamins - water soluble vitamins like the B vitamins and vitamin C, and fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Vitamins play critical roles in many processes in the body like energy production, cell growth, immune function, and more. Deficiencies can lead to diseases, so obtaining vitamins through a balanced diet is important.
Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients that our bodies need to function properly. Vitamins are organic compounds that must be obtained through our diets and help with growth, development, cell maintenance and energy production. There are two types of vitamins - fat soluble (A, D, E, K) and water soluble (the B vitamins and C). Minerals like calcium, iron and magnesium are also important for building bones and tissues, blood health, muscle function and many biochemical reactions. The document provides information on the roles and food sources of various vitamins and minerals.
Vitamin B12 helps in increasing your metabolism. Increased metabolism will burn calories in your body and food will not accumulate as fat. This will reduce the amount of fat in your body and can help you control weight. Keeping a B12 inhaler to oneself can actually help recover any deficiency in the body.
Most vitamins, shots, and pills are good enough except for B12. A recent study has found smoking vitamin B12 helpful than other forms of supplementation.
We have listed down the top 5 essential vitamins that are necessary to take every day.
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This presentation discusses the functions of micronutrients. It begins by defining nutrients and distinguishing between macronutrients and micronutrients. It then focuses on vitamins and minerals, which are the two main types of micronutrients. Various water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins are explained, including their functions. Major and trace minerals are also defined, with examples like calcium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc provided along with their roles in the body. Finally, the key vitamins and minerals found in breast milk are listed.
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This document provides an introduction to vitamins and hormones. It begins by classifying vitamins as either water-soluble or fat-soluble. It then discusses each major vitamin in more detail, including its structure, functions in the body, dietary sources, and deficiency diseases. For each vitamin, the summary includes the key roles and recommended daily intake amounts. The document concludes by discussing the structures and functions of some common hormones.
Vitamins and Deficiencies - Yash Damani MBBSyrdamani
Vitamins are organic compounds that are essential for the proper functioning of the body. There are two main types - water-soluble vitamins like vitamin C that are not stored in large amounts and are excreted in urine, and fat-soluble vitamins like vitamins A and D that can be stored in fatty tissues. Insufficient intake of vitamins can lead to deficiency diseases like scurvy from lack of vitamin C or rickets from lack of vitamin D. While bodybuilders may consider supplements to meet increased nutritional needs, caution is needed to avoid potential side effects of excessive supplementation.
Vitamins are organic compounds that organisms require in limited amounts but cannot synthesize themselves. They have diverse biochemical functions, with many B vitamins acting as enzyme cofactors to help enzymes function as catalysts in metabolism. There are both water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins. The water-soluble B vitamins include thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B12, biotin, and pantothenic acid which are important for energy production, vision, skin and the nervous system. The fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K are obtained through diet and eating too much can lead to toxicity, though a normal balanced diet prevents
Vitamins are organic compounds that are required for healthy cell growth, development and function. They are either water-soluble or fat-soluble. Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water and must be replenished regularly, while fat-soluble vitamins are stored in fatty tissues and don't need to be replaced as often. There are 13 vitamins that serve various functions like bone health, vision, immune function and more. While vitamins provide many health benefits, consuming too high of doses can potentially cause harm through overdose, toxic additions or hiding other deficiencies.
These document summarizes several important vitamins: Vitamin A is essential for vision, reproduction, growth and immune function. Its deficiency can cause night blindness, dry skin and slow growth. Vitamin B1 (thiamine) is important for carbohydrate metabolism and its deficiency can cause beriberi, a disease with wet and dry forms that impact the heart, nerves and muscles. Vitamin C is needed for skin, bones, teeth and fighting infection, and its deficiency causes scurvy with symptoms like bleeding gums and slow wound healing. Vitamin D works with calcium for bone development and its deficiency in children can result in rickets, a bone disease causing softening, fractures and deformities.
This document provides information about various vitamins, including vitamins A, D, and E. It defines vitamins as organic compounds that are essential for normal growth and nutrition. Vitamins are divided into fat-soluble and water-soluble groups. Vitamin A plays roles in vision, bone development, cell growth and immunity. Vitamin D helps regulate calcium levels and supports bone and immune health. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that protects cells from free radical damage.
Fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K can be stored in body fat. Vitamins E and K are important fat soluble vitamins. Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant to protect cells from damage. It also helps produce red blood cells and keeps blood from clotting inside vessels. Vitamin K is required for blood clotting and bone health. Deficiencies of vitamins E and K can lead to neurological and neuromuscular problems for vitamin E, and risks of uncontrolled bleeding for vitamin K. Treatment involves vitamin supplementation.
This document discusses vitamins and their roles and classifications. It notes that there are 13 essential vitamins that cannot be synthesized by the body and must come from dietary sources. Vitamins are classified as either water-soluble or fat-soluble. Water-soluble vitamins include the B vitamins and vitamin C, while fat-soluble vitamins are vitamins A, D, E, and K. Each vitamin plays an important role, such as vitamin C helping to form collagen and heal wounds, and vitamin D working with calcium for bone health. Vitamin deficiencies can occur if dietary needs are not met and can cause health problems.
vitamin fat solubale divided in to 3 type of vitamin
1 vitamin A
2 vitamin D
3 vitamin E
4 vitamin K
and mostly this type of vitamins are absorbed in to body through fatty tissue
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- Distinguishing between MPM and Talc Pleurodesis.
- Urological tumors.
- The role of FDG PET in NET.
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International Cancer Survivors Day is celebrated during June, placing the spotlight not only on cancer survivors, but also their caregivers.
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Healthy Eating Habits:
Understanding Nutrition Labels: Teaches how to read and interpret food labels, focusing on serving sizes, calorie intake, and nutrients to limit or include.
Tips for Healthy Eating: Offers practical advice such as incorporating a variety of foods, practicing moderation, staying hydrated, and eating mindfully.
Benefits of Regular Exercise:
Physical Benefits: Discusses how exercise aids in weight management, muscle and bone health, cardiovascular health, and flexibility.
Mental Benefits: Explains the psychological advantages, including stress reduction, improved mood, and better sleep.
Tips for Staying Active:
Encourages consistency, variety in exercises, setting realistic goals, and finding enjoyable activities to maintain motivation.
Maintaining a Balanced Lifestyle:
Integrating Nutrition and Exercise: Suggests meal planning and incorporating physical activity into daily routines.
Monitoring Progress: Recommends tracking food intake and exercise, regular health check-ups, and provides tips for achieving balance, such as getting sufficient sleep, managing stress, and staying socially active.
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About this webinar: This talk will introduce what cancer rehabilitation is, where it fits into the cancer trajectory, and who can benefit from it. In addition, the current landscape of cancer rehabilitation in Canada will be discussed and the need for advocacy to increase access to this essential component of cancer care.
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Introduction: Substance use education is crucial due to its prevalence and societal impact.
Alcohol Use: Immediate and long-term risks include impaired judgment, health issues, and social consequences.
Tobacco Use: Immediate effects include increased heart rate, while long-term risks encompass cancer and heart disease.
Drug Use: Risks vary depending on the drug type, including health and psychological implications.
Prevention Strategies: Education, healthy coping mechanisms, community support, and policies are vital in preventing substance use.
Harm Reduction Strategies: Safe use practices, medication-assisted treatment, and naloxone availability aim to reduce harm.
Seeking Help for Addiction: Recognizing signs, available treatments, support systems, and resources are essential for recovery.
Personal Stories: Real stories of recovery emphasize hope and resilience.
Interactive Q&A: Engage the audience and encourage discussion.
Conclusion: Recap key points and emphasize the importance of awareness, prevention, and seeking help.
Resources: Provide contact information and links for further support.
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2. VITAMIN A OR RETINOL
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is stored
in the liver.
There are two types of vitamin A that are
found in the diet.
Benefits : Vitamin A prevents eye problems,
promotes a healthy immune system, is
essential for the growth and development of
cells, and keeps skin healthy.
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3. VITAMIN B12 OR CYANOCOBALAMIN
Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin.
Benefits: Vitamin B12 helps to make red blood
cells, and is important for protein metabolism.
It helps in the maintenance of the central
nervous system.
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4. VITAMIN B6 OR PYRIDOXAMINE
Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin.
Benefits: Vitamin B6 is important for normal
brain and nerve function. It also helps the
body break down proteins and make red
blood cells. Make hemoglobin. Keep blood
sugar (glucose) in normal ranges.
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5. VITAMIN B1 OR THIAMINE
Benefits:
Vitamin B1 or Thiamine can prevent beriberi,
heart diseases, and indigestion, while
boosting the body’s metabolism, blood
circulation, and brain development. Positive
connections with B1, as well as with B2 and
B3, have made these essential for elderly
patients who need extra nourishment or
those who are at a high risk of dementia or
Alzheimer’s disease.
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6. VITAMIN B2 OR RIBOFLAVIN
Benefits:
Vitamin B2 or Riboflavin helps to treat
cataracts, skin disorders, and anemia, while
also improving the body’s metabolic activity,
immunity, and nervous system.
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7. VITAMIN B3 OR NIACIN
Benefits:
Vitamin B3 or Niacin can reduce weakness,
indigestion, skin disorders, migraines, heart
disorders, high blood pressure, high blood
cholesterol, diabetes, and diarrhea.
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8. VITAMIN B9 OR FOLIC ACID
Benefits:
Vitamin B9 or Folic Acid is a very powerful
too against anemia, indigestion, sprue,
abnormal brain growth, skin disorders, and
gout, while increasing red blood cell
formation. It is mainly associated with neural
tube defects, and is increasingly studied in
relation to inhibiting homocysteine levels
and thereby protecting against coronary
heart disease.
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9. VITAMIN C OR ASCORBIC ACID
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin. It is
needed for normal growth and development.
The body is not able to make vitamin C on its
own, and it does not store vitamin C. It is
therefore important to include plenty of
vitamin C-containing foods in your daily diet.
Benefits: Vitamin C is needed to form collagen,
a tissue that helps to hold cells together. It's
essential for healthy bones, teeth, gums, and
blood vessels. It helps the body absorb iron,
aids in wound healing, and contributes to brain
function. It is one of many antioxidants
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10. VITAMIN D
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin.
Vitamin D deficiency can lead to osteoporosis
in adults or rickets in children.
Benefits: Vitamin D strengthens bones because
it helps the body absorb bone-building
calcium.
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11. VITAMIN E OR TOCOPHEROL
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin.
Benefits: Vitamin E is an antioxidant and helps
protect cells from damage. It is also important
for the health of red blood cells.
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12. VITAMIN K
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin.
Benefits: Vitamin K is known as the clotting
vitamin, because without it blood would not
clot. It is also absolutely essential to building
strong bones, preventing heart disease, and
crucial part of other bodily processes. It also
prevents internal bleeding, biliary obstruction,
osteoporosis, excessive menstrual flow, and
menstrual pain.
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