The ABCs of Vitamins

By Parul Dube

Nutrient: Vitamin A

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A powerful antioxidant, needed for healthy skin, vision, growth and tissue healing.

Beta carotene from sources - yellow, orange and dark green leafy vegetables.

Nutrient: Vitamin B

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There are 8 B vitamins that work together as a B complex. They increase energy levels, brain function, and cell metabolism.

Different Bs are found in different foods - whole grains, vegetables and fruits, beans, milk products, eggs, meats, nuts and seeds.

Nutrient: Vitamin C

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Stimulates immune function, anti-ageing vitamin, helps in iron absorption from plant foods.

Citrus fruits, amla, coloured peppers, guava, kiwi, berries.

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Nutrient: Vitamin D

Very important for growth of healthy bones and teeth in children, helps to regulate calcium levels in the body.

Sunlight D3 form in fatty fish, egg yolks, fortified foods. D2 form in mushrooms and dark leafy greens.

Nutrient: Vitamin E

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A powerful antioxidant which protects the tissues of skin, eyes, liver and other organs From free radical damage.

Vegetables oils, wheat grams, nuts and seeds.

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Nutrient: Vitamin K

Needed for proper blood clotting.

Produced by intestinal bacteria Foods. Sources: Alfalfa, wheat bran, leafy greens, broccoli, pork liver.

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