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Vitamin A<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin. This means that your body has the ability to store things for extended periods of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vitamin A helps keep your body healthy. Vitamin A, as you may have heard, is essential for healthy skin and eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are various types of vitamin A, including beta-carotene and retinal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vitamin A also protects the cornea, conjunctiva, photoreceptor rod and cone cells in the retina, keeps your skin healthy, aids in growth and reproduction, is used by your immune system to defend you from infections, and is fully utilized by your organs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good sources of Vitamin A<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Animal Produce<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Some animal-derived foods are high in vitamin A. Retinol can be present in foods including as<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Dairy goods include milk, cheese, and yoghurt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Egg yolk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Fish and fish oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 The liver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 meat<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foods and veggies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

You can also acquire vitamin A via eating foods high in beta-carotene, which the body can convert into retinol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary dietary sources of beta-carotene include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Leafy vegetables like spinach, carrots, sweet potatoes, and red peppers can be yellow, red, or green.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Yellow fruits, including mango, papaya, and apricots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some examples of vitamin A levels in your food:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 One egg has 75\u03bcg of vitamin A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 One mango has 112\u03bcg of vitamin A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Half a cup of raw carrots contains 460\u03bcg of vitamin A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other nutrients found in vitamin-rich foods aid in the absorption and utilization of vitamins by the body. This is one reason why you should receive your vitamins from food rather than pills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What happens if I consume too much vitamin A?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Research indicates that consuming more than 1.5 mg (1,500 \u00b5g) of vitamin A per day over time may increase the risk of bone fractures. This is especially critical for the elderly, particularly women, who are already at higher risk of osteoporosis, a bone-weakening condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you use vitamin A pills for an extended period of time, it can gradually accumulate in your body and be hazardous, particularly if you are pregnant or a smoker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a risk of birth abnormalities connected with excess vitamin A consumption. If you are pregnant and take vitamin A supplements, see a dietician or your doctor. It is critical that you don’t take too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember that Vitamin A is an essential vitamin. This signifies that your body is unable to create it. You must acquire vitamin A from your meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vitamin B<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A class of vitamins called vitamin B supports your body’s metabolism. Of the thirteen important vitamins, eight are members of the “B-group” or “B-complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the B-group vitamins are essential for maintaining your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vitamin<\/strong><\/td>Role in your body<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Thiamin<\/strong><\/td>Aids in the digestion and release of energy from food.
Keeps your nervous system in good health.<\/td><\/tr>
Riboflavin<\/strong><\/td>Promotes the health of your skin, eyes, and neurological system.<\/td><\/tr>
Niacin<\/strong><\/td>Assists your body in releasing energy from food intake. Promotes the wellness of your neurological system and skin.<\/td><\/tr>
Pantothenic acid<\/strong><\/td>Assists your body in releasing energy from eating.<\/td><\/tr>
Vitamin B6<\/strong><\/td>Assists your body in using and storing energy from protein and carbs in food.
Helps your body produce hemoglobin (the protein that transports oxygen throughout your body in red blood cells).<\/td><\/tr>
Biotin<\/strong><\/td>promotes the production of fatty acids in the body.
Assist your neurological system in functioning. .<\/td><\/tr>
Folate<\/strong><\/td>promotes proper red blood cell production.
Pregnancy reduces the likelihood of neural tube problems, like spina bifida, in the newborn.<\/td><\/tr>
Vitamin B12<\/strong><\/td>keeps your neurological system healthy and aids in the production of red blood cells,aids in food energy release. It also facilitates the body’s utilization of folate.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Good sources of Vitamin B<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Vitamin<\/strong><\/td>Food sources<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Thiamin<\/strong><\/td>Wholegrain breads, liver, bananas, oranges, almonds, peas, and certain fortified cereals<\/td><\/tr>
Riboflavin<\/strong><\/td>Milk, eggs, cheese, plain yoghurt, meats, mushrooms, leafy green vegetables, and certain fortified cereals.<\/td><\/tr>
Niacin<\/strong><\/td>Fish, meat, potatoes, eggs, and mushrooms.<\/td><\/tr>
Pantothenic acid<\/strong><\/td>Avocado, tomatoes, broccoli, mushrooms, eggs, steak, liver, and chicken.<\/td><\/tr>
Vitamin B6<\/strong><\/td>Meat, chicken, peanuts, tofu, soy products, bananas, watermelons, milk, some fortified cereals, peanuts, and some fish.<\/td><\/tr>
Biotin<\/strong><\/td>Fish, soybeans, organ meats, egg yolks, and whole grains. Additionally, bacteria in your intestines produce biotin. .<\/td><\/tr>
Folate<\/strong><\/td>Fish, soybeans, organ meats, egg yolks, and whole grains. Additionally, bacteria in your intestines produce biotin.<\/td><\/tr>
Vitamin B12<\/strong><\/td>Meat, seafood, eggs, milk, cheese, and certain fortified cereals, plant milks, and products that replace meat.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

How much vitamin B is required for me?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Depending on your age, sex, and stage of life, different kinds of B vitamins may have different suggested intakes. Children, pregnant women, and nursing mothers, for instance, require varying amounts of each vitamin B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vitamin C<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ascorbic acid, another name for vitamin C, dissolves in water. Because it is poorly kept, it must be given daily through food or supplements. It dissolves in water and is absorbed by the body’s tissues. Besides being a potent antioxidant that may counteract dangerous free radicals, vitamin C also helps to heal wounds and fight infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good Foods to Get Vitamin C From<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This vitamin is best found in fruits and vegetables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n